The EFMP Respite Care Program provides temporary relief to the primary care giver of the exceptional family member (EFM) by offering 20.0 or 32.0 hours of respite care per month, per family. Caring for children with special needs can be both physically and emotionally challenging and this program provides the primary caregiver the opportunity to rest and rejuvenate with peace of mind knowing their EFM is well cared for.
Respite Care Memo dated 1 Oct 2024 and FAQs -
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What is included in the EFMP Respite Care Program?
- Families not previously enrolled in the Respite Care Program, and found eligible, will receive 20 or 32 hours per month, per family per month for whom a qualified provider provides temporary relief to family members responsible for the regular care of the exceptional family member
- Families who were enrolled and utilizing Respite Care services prior to 1 Oct 2024 will remain eligible under the former guidelines
- The care is provided in the home of the Navy family
- There is no cost to families
Who is eligible for the EFMP Respite Care Program?
- Sailors who are enrolled in the EFMP, the EFM resides with them and is determined to have disabilities ranging from moderate to profound
- The Central Screening Committee (CSC) determines a level of need (LoN) using age specific rubrics:
- LoN 4: EFMs with profound needs are eligible to receive 32.0hrs a month of respite care
- LoN 3: EFMs with moderate needs are eligible to receive 20hrs a month of respite care
- LoN 1 & 2: EFMs are not eligible
- Respite Care services for adult EFMs aged 19yrs and older is scheduled to be in effect in FY2026
- EFMP enrollments must be kept current and not expire
Where is the program available?
- Respite Care is available in the Continental United States to include Hawaii.
How do Navy families apply?
How long does it take?
- The entire process from applying to being offered a provider can take up to 30 days.
- Child Care Aware of America has partner agencies they work with in order to provide respite care providers. The family will be able to meet and interview each offered provider to determine which provider(s) best meet their needs. Once a provider is selected and the agency is notified then the family can begin scheduling care.
For an application or for more information visit the
Childcare Aware of America.
Updated on 10 December 2024