EFMP Policy• OSD is drafting a new Instruction entitled,

“The Exceptional Family Member Program,” to include the requirements for – Community Support

• Case management• Services Plans• Stabilization of tours

– Coordination of assignments• CONUS• OCONUS

Autism Study Ohio State University

• Analysis of educational services available to children with autism (ages 3 to 21)

• Five states with largest military population • Online Education Directory for Children with

Special Needs• Phase II:

– Review of autism services in 10 additional states with high concentration of military families.

– Review will also include early intervention services and availability of services for children with intellectual disabilities and emotional/behavioral disorders in all 15 states

Benchmark StudyCornell University and

Beach Center at Kansas University

• Analyze existing military and civilian programs and policies to inform on best practices.

• Determine expansion of existing programs through a family needs assessment.

• Develop evaluation metrics to determine family satisfaction.

Medicaid StudyWest Virginia University

• Why this study?– Parental complaints regarding access to Medicaid for long term care, custodial

care and expendable items (diapers, incontinence pad).– Congressional interest in solving the problem. – Lack of hard data to judge the extent of the problem

• Requirements for Medicaid vary by state • Lengthy waiting lists for waivers• Data gathered during site visits and interviews in:

TRICARE SOUTH- Fort Benning, San AntonioTRICARE NORTH- Fort Campbell, Norfolk including Langley-EustisTRICARE WEST –Fort Lewis-McChord, San Diego including Miramar

• Need data on scope of problem and how frequent military moves impact access

• Will generate recommendations for policy/legislation

OSD Support to Families

• Military OneSource– Specialty consultations (up to 12 a year)

• MilitaryINSTALLATIONS• PlanMyMove• EFMP Newsletters• Professional Materials to all family

centers• Funding to child and youth programs for

inclusion training (Kids Included Together) Webinars

• EFMP Marketing Kits• eLearning modules• Family Support Reference Guide

Under DevelopmentUnder Development

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