Navy EFMP Respite Care Program

Supporting Navy families with respite care for children with special needs

The Navy EFMP Respite Care Program is a benefit for Navy families who have children with special needs. Eligible families must be enrolled in the Navy Exceptional Family Member Program and meet prescribed eligibility criteria. The program 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 an authorized allotment of respite care per family per month, at no cost for the EFMP children.

Eligibility requirements:

  • The Sponsor (Navy service member) is active duty or Reservist on active-duty orders.
  • The Sponsor is currently enrolled in the Navy’s Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP).
  • The Sponsor has a child currently residing with him/her, enrolled in EFMP, birth through 18 years, and are scored at the two highest level-of need categories (level-of-need 3 or 4).

FAQ link from Child Care Aware of America

 

For families who are looking to apply, please call Child Care Aware® of America at 1-800-424-2246 extension 317.

Child Care Aware® of America confirms program eligibility and will connect the family with Lutheran Community Services Northwest, who administers the Navy EFMP Respite Care Program for Naval Base Kitsap, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, and Naval Station Everett. LCSNW 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.

Navy EFMP Respite Care Program
Lutheran Community Services NW
645 4th Street, #202
Bremerton, WA 98337
Phone: 360-479-3489
New! Fax: 253-276-8328

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Become an EFMP respite care provider!

​Benefits:

  • Continued training opportunities
  • 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 Child/Infant/Adult CPR and Child/Infant/Adult 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 EFMP Respite Provider Initial Questionnaire get started.

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