Navy Respite Care Program

The Navy Exceptional Family Member (EFM) Respite Care helps Navy families who have children with special needs by providing 40 hours of respite care per month. The service allows parents temporary relief to attend appointments or gather some much-needed rest, without having to worry about the well-being of their child. Eligible members receive up to 40 hours of respite care per month at no cost for the EFM children.

Eligibility requirements are:

• The military service member is active duty or reservist on active duty orders with the Navy
• The family is enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program, and the children are categories 4 or 5
• EFM children eligible birth through 18 years

Child Care Aware® confirms program eligibility and will connect the family with Lutheran Community Services Northwest, who administers the Navy EFM Respite Care Program in Kitsap, Island, and Snohomish Counties. LCS Northwest will work individually with each family to complete the necessary application and assist with connecting the family to a respite care provider that will meet their needs.

Do you have a passion to work with children with special needs? Join our team of providers who serve military families with children with special needs.

Benefits:

• Receive free training
• Receive support and resources
• Enjoy flexible hours
• Receive competitive wages
• Gain valuable experience

Qualifications:

• Experience working with children, or in the Special Needs field or Health Care fields
• Possess or willing to obtain current Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid
• Must clear Federal, State and National Sex Offender background screenings
• Reliable transportation and direct access by telephone and e-mail
• Willing to complete Child Abuse Awareness Training prior to providing care

Complete our Navy Respite Provider Initial Questionnaire get started.