Navy Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Respite Care

What is the Navy EFMP Respite Care Program?

Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), Child & Youth Programs and Navy Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) partner with Child Care Aware of America (CCAoA) to administer the Navy Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Respite Care Program. This program is available as a benefit to Navy families who have a child enrolled in the Navy Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) and meet the prescribed eligibility criteria. Caring for children with special needs is full time job which is physically and emotionally challenging. The EFMP Respite Care Program provides parents the opportunity to rest and rejuvenate with peace of mind, knowing their children will be well cared for.

Please be advised that the Navy EFMP Respite Care Program is not an entitlement program and is subject to the availability of funds.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Where is the program available?

  Navy EFMP Respite Care is available throughout the United States.

• Who is eligible for EFMP Respite Care?

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

  • The Sponsor 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, 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)

• What is included in Navy EFMP Respite Care?

  Eligible families receive:

  • An authorized allotment of respite care per family per month;
  • Respite care provided by well-trained and background-screened providers who are monitored by local partner agencies; and
  • Respite care services in the family’s home, a family child care home, or an off-base child care center by approved providers.

• How can my family be enrolled?

  Parents, please contact CCAoA at 800-424-2246, Ext. 317, so we can confirm your eligibility for respite care. You will also need to submit a copy of your EFMP enrollment letter for each eligible child. 

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