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EFMP News
Exceptional Family Member Program
March 2018
World Down Syndrome Day Page 5
Professional Development Webinars Page 4
Upcoming Events
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In this issue: Upcoming Events, pg. 2-3 Professional Development Webinars, pg. 4 World Down Syndrome Day, pg. 5 Birth-to-Three Services, pg. 6 Community Support Groups, pg. 6 EFMP Enrollment Process, pg. 6 Resources, pg. 7 EFMP Spotlight, pg. 8
Directorate of Personnel & Family Readiness
Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) (253) 967-7166 2140 Liggett Ave., Waller Hall, Rm. 400 JBLM-Lewis Main usarmy.jblm.imcom.list.dfmwr-acsexceptional-Family-member@mail.mil
EFMP Staff Members:
Nancy Dozier: Lynn Shick: Carol Watrous: Megan O’Day: Terry Giles: Anthony Buggage:
253-967-3464 253-967-9837 253-967-9705 253-968-7913 253-968-7923 253-982-2695
The EFMP office has an open-door policy regarding assistance to our Families. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about available services, concerns, or if you need resources or advocacy at Joint Base Lewis-McChord or in the civilian community. 2
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Exceptional Families Resource Fair
STAR Center Indoor Movie
Hands on Children’s Museum
Special Morning of Play at Hands on Children’s Museum
Thurs., Mar. 1, 6-8 p.m., Steilacoom High School Library, 54 Sentinel Drive, Steilacoom. Information and resources for Steilacoom families of student with special needs, in partnership with the High School and BEYOND Night 2018. (Free), Fri., Mar. 2, 5-9 p.m. March is Nutrition Month. Celebrate healthy choices. Explore native plants, look at foods up close, and learn new ways to fuel up your body. Located at 414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia. Call (360) 956-0818 or go to www.hocm.org for details.
Parenting with Candyce Bollinger - Managing Your Parental Responses
Tue., Mar. 6, 6-8 p.m., Hands on Children’s Museum in Olympia. To find out more go to www. hocm.org or to register call (360) 956-0818 ext. 103. Preregistration is required. $25 per Family/per session (up to 2 adults and 4 children). Day-of cost: $30.
PURPAS
Fri., Mar. 9, 5-7 p.m., Young Ladies Ceramic Night, Art and Clay Studio, 8815 Bridgeport Way SW, Lakewood. Bring $10 and up for ceramic piece. For ages 14-18 on the Autism Spectrum. RSVP required at (253) 722-9679 or Sjackson@ wapave.org.
Fri., Mar. 9, 5 p.m., STAR Center on 3873 S. 66th St., Tacoma. Bring blankets, pillows or low chairs to relax on. Movie will be shown on a big screen. Admission is free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call (253) 404-3939 for information.
Sun., Mar. 11, 9-11 a.m. A morning that provides special needs children a time to enjoy the museum. $7/person (2+ years). 414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia. No registration required. (360) 956-0818 or go to www.hocm.org for details.
PowerParenting – Talking Back, Acting Out: Behaviors We Love to Hate
Tues., Mar. 13, 6-8 p.m., Hands on Children’s Museum, Olympia. To find out more go to www. hocm.org or to register call (360) 956-0818 ext. 103. Preregistration is required. No fee.
EFMP Parent’s Connect
Social Group. Join us Wed., Mar. 21, from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at JBLM CARES, 6993 Jackson Ave. Open to all EFMP Families. No reservations necessary. Free CYS hourly child care vouchers.
Sensory Storytime, Book Patch Library (inside Grandstaff
Library on JBLM-Lewis Main) and SKIESUnlimited make books come alive through song, dance, and music. Upcoming
Events..
dates are Mar. 21, Apr. 18, May 16, and Jun. 20. Storytime starts at 1 p.m. and lasts 20-30 minutes. No registration is required. For more information call 253-9675533.
SAVE the DATE: Northwest Adventure Center’s EFMP Archery Range Thurs., Apr. 5, Sessions are at 1000, 1030, 1100, 1130, 1200, and 1230. Registration opens Mar. 21 and is thru https:// efmparcheryrange.eventbrite. com.
Club Pierce
A program for young adults ages 20-30 who have special needs, meets on Fri. in Lakewood and on Wed. in Puyallup. Includes crafts, sports, cooking & other activities. Cost is $25-30/day. Call Jen at (253) 798-2997 to pre-register (must pre-register to attend.)
Tuesday Play Days for Children with Special Needs 10-11:30 a.m. (Closed after 11:30 a.m.), Children’s Museum of Tacoma, 1501 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma. Call (253) 627-6031 or go to www.playtacoma.org/ for details.
Dads Move - Tacoma Dads Meeting 2nd Wed. monthly, 6-8 p.m. at TACID (Tacoma). For details contact nrascon@dadsmove.org, www.dadsmove.org, 253-5659000 or visit www.tacid.org.
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Play to Learn (Free)
Collaborative playgroups for Families and children to age 5. Parents must stay at the center with their children. Two locations: Escape Zone, 841 Fairway Rd., (McChord Field), Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (253982-8590/2695) and Raindrops & Rainbows, 8197 American Lake Ave. (Lewis North), Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. (253-966-4802).
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2018 WEBINARS
Professional Development Eastern JANUARY 24, 2018 | 11 AM
Rebalancing Work & Life: Be the Model Event Location: https://learn.extension.org/events/3261
ABOUT The Military Families Learning Network (MFLN) engages military family service providers and Cooperative Extension educators in the exchange of experiences and research to enhance professional impact and encourage professional growth. We encourage the formation and expansion of a skilled and collaborative network of professionals who support significant positive outcomes for military service members and their families. The MFLN – Military Caregiving (MFLNMC) concentration area works to identify professional development opportunities for Department of Defense helping professionals working with family caregivers of wounded service members and those caring for individuals with special needs. Get connected and check out what 2018 has to offerstarting with our FREE webinars!
HOW TO JOIN To join a webinar use the ‘Event Location’ link designated for each webinar and follow all directions within this site. The webinar is hosted by the All Partners Access Network (APAN), but will also be available through YouTube Live. By using APAN attendees will be able to participate with the presenter and other audience members. For a broadcast only webinar, praticipants have the option of connecting via YouTube Live.
CE CREDIT & CERTIFICATES The MFLN Military Caregiving concentration offers both continuing education credit (CE) and certificates of completion for webinars. MFLNMC will apply for CE credit from the UT School of Social Work for credentialed and licensed professionals. Certificates of completion will also be available for participants interested in receiving training hours.
PM FEBRUARY 28, 2018 | 12 Eastern
How Providers Can Support Advocacy & Leadership in Parents of Children with Disabilities Event Location: https://learn.extension.org/events/3278 PM MARCH 28, 2018 | 11 Eastern
TOPIC: TRICARE Basic Benefits Event Location: https://learn.extension.org/events/3313 AM APRIL 25, 2018 | 11 Eastern
Physical Activity Across the Lifespan for Individuals with Disabilities Event Location: https://learn.extension.org/events/3286
MAY 23, 2018 | 11 AM Eastern
TOPIC: Caregiver Contingency Plans Event Location: https://learn.extension.org/events/3314
JUNE 13, 2018 | 11 AM Eastern
TOPIC: TRICARE Mental Health Event Location: https://learn.extension.org/events/3315
This material is based upon work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Office of Military Family Readiness Policy, U.S. Department of Defense under Award Number 2015-48770-24.
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Telehealth & Technology (T2) App for Military Families, Resource Fair & Training Help the Defense Health Agency Telehealth and Technology (T2) develop an app which helps military families: • Understand a parent’s first steps when they feel their child may have a mental health issue. • Where they would look for resources and information related to Mental Health for Children on a website.
If interested please complete the T2Usability Lab contact form at http:// t2health.dcoe.mil/contact. For more information go to https:// t2health.dcoe.mil/usability-lab.
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Birth To Three Early Intervention Programs
Contact the Lead Agency for your county for a referral for services.
Community Connections Early Intervention Service/Pierce Co.: 253-798-3790
South Sound Parent To Parent/Thurston County: 360-352-1126 Holly Ridge Center/Kitsap and Mason Counties: 360-373-2536 Community Health Access Program (CHAP)/King County: 206-284-0331
Community Support Groups Exceptional Families Network has various support groups, events and clubs in Olympia and Pierce County for Families with special needs. For details or to RSVP visit www.exceptionalFamilies.org/ events.html. Text EFN to 22828 to join mailing list. Events include: Coffee & Chat, Held in Puyallup, Lakewood, Gig Harbor, Federal Way and Sumner/Bonney Lake. Special Families of Puget Sound (SFPS) Groups: Gig Harbor, Olympia, Renton, Seattle, & Tacoma. Curiosity Club, 3rd Sun., 1 p.m. Kids (ages 2-8) will make a creation & receive a book of the month. Getting Loopy Yarn Club, 3rd Sun., 2 p.m. – Learn how to knit/ crochet. Supplies available, and all ages welcome. Registration required. Beading Club, 3rd Sun., 3 p.m. B.B.C. Sci-Fi Appreciation Club, 3rd Sun., 3 p.m. Bowties, Browncoats & Changelings! Discuss Doctor Who and all things geektastic. Parent Advisory Council, 4th Tue., 6:30 p.m. – Lend your voice, ideas and input about the EFN nonprofit’s services, events & more. Words & Whine Book Club, last Fri. at 6 p.m. Discuss the EFN current book selection and chat with other parents. 6
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EFMP Enrollment Process If your Family member has a health condition that necessitates a specialist or specialty clinic, he or she MUST be enrolled in EFMP under medical, DD Form 2792. If your child has an IEP (Individualized Education Program), he or she must be enrolled in EFMP under education, DD Form 2792-1. Enrollment forms for EFMP are renewed every three years or sooner, if there are significant changes.
PAVE (Partnerships for Action, Disenrollment is not automatic upon expiVoices for Empowerment) ration; it is required for a change in marital PAVE has various support groups meetings and activities throughout status or a significant improvement that no the month (see below). Visit www. longer warrants enrollment. wapave.org for more information. Army — Submit your completed enrollContact Susan Jackson at 800-572- ment forms to the EFMP office located in 7368 or sjackson@wapave.org for the Madigan Nursing Tower, on the first PURPAS. floor, left side, just past the chapel, room PURPAS, Support group for 1-28-17. For questions regarding enrollyoung adults with high functioning ment or overseas screenings, please call autism and their Families. 253-968-1370/4355. Meetings several times a month. Contact Doreen VanderVort at 800- Air Force — Submit your completed 572-7368, dvandervort@wapave.org enrollment forms to the SNC office 62nd Medical Clinic, first floor of Airman’s for the groups listed below: Clinic Bioenvironmental hallway, second/ CIP, Community Inclusion Program of Pierce County, Three third office on left. For a PCS screening or monthly meetings in various Pierce for questions call SSgt Lopez at 253-9823350. For Air Force Respite Care, contact County locations. AFCS-McChord at 253-982-2695. CIE, Community Inclusion for Everyone, Meetings in Thurston, EFMP Family Support Services Kitsap and more counties. 2140 Liggett Ave., Waller Hall, Room 400, Parent to Parent Support Groups: JBLM-Lewis Main; 552 Barnes Blvd., AFCS-McChord, JBLMCoffee or Tea with P2P McChord Field. Meets in Puyallup, Gig Harbor, and Tacoma; for parents of children with disabilities or special Installation & local resources & services, healthcare needs. Housing & school issues, IEP/504 Mom’s Night Out Down plans, Advocacy, Support groups, Syndrome Support Group Monthly newsletter, Special Needs 2nd Fri. of the month, 6:30 p.m. Accommodation Process and Systems (Dads welcome!) Navigation (case management) are available for all Service members and their Families.
for military members and their Families
ONLINE TOOLS
Individuals with Disabilities Acommonvoice.org (Classes, Parent Support Groups) Addresources.org (ADD/ADHD) Autismnow.org www.autismsocietyofwa.org www.autismspeaks.org www.dsb.wa.gov/ (WA State Dept. of Services for the Blind) Downsyndromecommunity.org Exceptional-families.org www.featwa.org (Families for Effective Autism Treatment) www.gluten.org/ (Gluten Intolerance Group) Hsdc.org (Hearing, Speech and Deaf Center) www.informingfamilies.org www.lupus.org/pacificnorthwest www.nwsicklecell.org (Northwest Sickle Cell Collaborative) www.operationautismonline.org/ (A Resource Guide for Military Families) www.Pc2online.org (PC2 for Developmental Disabilities) Piercecountywa.org/companionship (Pierce County Parks & Recreation) TACID.org (Tacoma Area Coalition of Individuals with Disabilities) Thecpnetwork.org (Cerebral Palsy) Wapave.org (Support Groups & Advocacy) www.washington.edu/doit/ (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) Wrightslaw.com (Special Education & Advocacy)
Children’s Services Usa.childcareaware.org (ChildCare Aware of America) Nmfa.org (National Military Family Association) Psesd.org (Puget Sound Educational Service District) Ssp2p.org (South Sound Parent to Parent) Family Assistance Cdc.gov/ncbddd/index.html (National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities) Efoodnet.org (Pierce County Food Banks) Metroparkstacoma.org/specialized MilitaryOneSource.mil MyTricare.com www.sos.wa.gov/library/livingwell/ (Living Well in WA Resource Guide) Ssa.gov (Social Security) www.tricare.mil
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Resources
EFMP SPOTLIGHT Parking Lot Construction Project A two-phased construction project for the parking lots adjacent to Waller Hall and Grandstaff Library on Lewis Main started on February 16 and will run until completed which is expected to be October 23. Phase one will include the closing of 10th Street which runs between Pendleton and Liggett
Ave., and Grandstaff Library and Waller Hall. Please allow time to park if you are headed to Waller Hall for appointments. Recommended parking areas are: Carey Theater and the Mini Mall. There will be areas around Waller Hall, as well, but these will change depending on the construction phase.
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