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NACCRRA Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Respite Care

• What is the NACCRRA Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Respite Care?
• Where can Marine Corps families find EFMP Respite Care?
• Who is eligible for the EFMP Respite Care program?
• Who should I call?
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What is the NACCRRA Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Respite Care?

The National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies (NACCRRA) announces a new program, EFMP Respite Care, for Marine Corps families. This program is a partnership between the U.S. Marine Corps and NACCRRA and is specifically designed for Marine Corps families who have children identified as Exceptional Family Members (EFM). The initial launch of the EFMP Respite Care program is in the greater San Diego, California area.

NACCRRA EFMP Respite Care will help Marine Corps families with children with special needs by providing a few hours of respite care per week so they can leave the house, go to an appointment, or just rest, while knowing that their child is well cared for.

Where can Marine Corps families find the NACCRRA EFMP Respite Care program?

Qualified Marines stationed at the Marine Bases listed below will be eligible for 40 hours per month of respite child care. The service will be at no cost to eligible families. Marines stationed at the following Marine Corps Bases (MCB) may be eligible:

Who is eligible for the NACCRRA EFMP Respite Care program?

Marine families will be eligible for EFMP Respite Care if the following criteria have been met:

1. The family is enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
2. The sponsor is impacted by the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT)
3. The exceptional family member has one or more of the following conditions as verified by a health care professional:
1. Little or no age-appropriate self-help skills
2. Severe, continuous seizure activity
3. Ambulation with neurological impairment that requires assistance with activities of daily living
4. Tube feeding
5. Tracheotomy with frequent suctioning
6. Apnea monitoring during hours of sleep
7. Inability to control behavior with safety issues requiring constant supervision
8. A mental health diagnosis

Who should I call?

Call Child Care Aware at 1-800-424-2246.