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EFMP News Your free guide to EFMP services, entertainment and educational opportunities on Joint Base Lewis-McChord FREE Exceptional Family Member Program August 2015 Upcoming Events Pages 2-3 Staging Success for Exceptional Needs Students Pages 4-5 EFMP Camp JBLM Page 8
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Page 1: EFMP News/August 2015

EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 1

EFMP NewsYour free guide to EFMP services entertainment and educational opportunities on Joint Base Lewis-McChord

FREE

Exceptional Family Member Program August 2015

Upcoming Events Pages 2-3

Staging Success for Exceptional Needs StudentsPages 4-5

EFMP Camp JBLMPage 8

EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 2

In this issue

Armed Forces Community Service (AFCS)Director Alecia R Grady

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)

Bldg 2140 Waller Hall Rm 400JBLM-Lewis Main

usarmyjblmimcomlistdfmwr-acs-exceptional-family-membermailmil

EFMP Program Manager Mary Herrera253-967-9704

EFMP Staff Members

Upcoming Events pg 2-3Staging Success for Special Needs Students pg 4-5Camp Prime Time pg 6-7EFMP Camp JBLM pg 8Local Support Groups pg 9Birth-to-Three Services pg 9EFMP Enrollment Process pg 9Resources at your fingertips pg 10

Nancy Dozier 253-967-9705Carol Watrous 253-967-3451Cheryl Hoyson 253-967-5795Megan OrsquoDay 253-967-9097Lynn Shick 253-967-3464Anthony Buggage 253-982-2695

The EFMP office has an open-door policy regarding assistance to our Families Please feel free to contact us if you have any ques-tions about available services concerns or if you need resources or advocacy at Joint Base Lewis-McChord or in the civilian community

August EventsSKIES Registration Aug 1-28 Parent Central Services Lewis Main amp McChord Field to register for August SKIES classes Registration for classes is the first through the fourth Friday of the previous month For a description of classes or to register your child go to JBLMmwrcom amp click on the yellow WebTrac button

Hands on Childrenrsquos Museum Aug 4 600-800 pm Parenting with Candyce Bollinger presents Power amp Boundaries at the Hands on Childrenrsquos Museum A workshop designed for parents to facilitate a healthy power balance with their children Cost is $25 per family (up to 2 adults and 4 children) There will be no September class

Aug 11 600-800 pm Power Parenting presents Understanding Along the Spectrums - Autism ADD ADHD Sensory Challenged Neuro-Typical Neuro-Diverse at the Hands on Childrenrsquos Museum Learn the role of development in these spectrums and the things you can do to make a difference FREE Call 360-956-0818 x 103 to pre-register wwwhocmorg

JBLM EFMP Family Friendly Movie Aug 15 12 - 200 pm ldquoHOMErdquo at the McChord Theater FREE Sensory controlled environment Perfect for special needs and young viewers All children must be accompanied by an adult No food or drink are allowed in the theater For more information contact 253-982-2695

Hudson Bay Day amp Salmon BBQ Aug 16 1100 am to 300 pm at the DuPont Civic Center Fire Station Bay 1780 Civic Drive DuPont Activities are free and include historical demonstrations Buffalo Soldiers flint knappers vintage quilt show and kidsrsquo activities There is also a 5K or 10K Volksmarch with walkers starting between 900 am and noon For more information go to httpwwwdupontwagovindexaspxNID=195

Spouses Out on the Town Aug 18 (Seattle Trip) 730 am-430 pm New to JBLM Enjoy a day out on the town Pick-up Times amp Locations 730 am Waller Hall AFCS (Lewis Main) amp 8 am SampFRC (McChord Field) Limited Seats Available Register at JBLMAFCS checkappointmentscom Please bring lunch (or money for lunch) Dates pick-up times amp locations subject to change call 253-967-3628 for details

EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 3

Free Days for Seniors (65+) amp People with Disabilities Point Defiance Zoo amp Aquarium Aug 18 and Sep 15 For details wwwpdzaorgsenior-day

EFMP Camp JBLM Aug 21-23 8th Annual EFMP Camp JBLM is scheduled for August 21-23 Register at efmp-camp-jblm-2015eventbritecom Enter by August 4 for a chance to win a weekend cabin stay Shoreline Park Day Camp is on August 22 from 1000 am to 300 pm and is open to the whole family Questions Call 253-967-3464 or 253-966-5393 We hope to see you there

The 15th Annual Sand in the City Hands on Childrenrsquos Museum in Olympia 414 Jefferson St NE will be held Aug 22 from 1000 am ndash 700 pm and Aug 23 from 1000 am to 500 pm Watch expert sand sculptors craft works of art enjoy dozens of free art and STEM learning activities Discounted rate to the museum is $550 per person Visit httpwwwhocmorgsandinthecity for more information

EFMP News is an authorized unofficial community information source published for members of the Joint Base Lewis-Mc-Chord EFMP community There is no US government endorsement of any commer-cial sponsor Editorial content is provided by Exceptional Family Member Program Armed Forces Community Service and Family amp Morale Welfare and Recreation offices Submissions are welcome but will be edited for accuracy brevity clarity and journalistic style Submissions are due on the first day of the month one month prior to publication date EFMP News is published monthly Circulation 1000 Send submissions to MaryKHerreracivmailmil

PolicyWe encourage letters to the editor but they must be signed We will consider withhold-ing the name of the author upon request Letters regarding an issue should contrib-ute to informational interest

We reserve the right to edit all material for style to fit available space to resolve libel force protection and grammar

Although the information in the issue is current at time of publication activities and events are subject to change Please contact the activity for confirmation

Join us on FACEBOOK Connect with other EFMP News readers on Facebook and get regular updates on our program

wwwfacebookcomefmpjblm

August EventsLewis-McChord Libraries There are a variety of programs available thru the Lewis-McChord Libraries Please go to wwwjblmmwrcomlibrarieshtml for more information

McChord Outdoor Pool Building 736 5th Street between the Main amp Annex Fitness Centers on McChord Field For more information call 253-982-2807 or go to wwwjblmmwrcom

Pacific Science Center Autism Early Open Second Saturday of the month (Free) 8-10 am Seattlersquos Pacific Science Center httpwwwpacificsciencecenterorgEventsexploration-for-all

Splash Park Lewis Main behind AFC Arena and Bowl Arena Lanes 1000 am ndash 830 pm Fully wheelchair-accessible This is a pet free area For more information call 253-967-4661 or go to wwwjblmmwrcom

Play to Learn (Free) collaborative playgroups for family and children under 6 on Wednesdays Two locations McChord Field Escape Zone 10-1130 am and Raindrops amp Rainbows Lewis North at 130-3 pm

EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 4

ldquoREAdyrdquoSuccessful social-emotional adjustment is the foundation for learning Each new school year presents a significant transitionadjustment for our exceptional needs students Letrsquos take a look at their environment as it pertains to person place and timePersonArrange to meet the new teacher prior to the first day of school Be prepared to share a bit about your childrsquos personality and his or her unique needs Include likes and dislikes as well as approaches to learning that work especially well Keep things light and con-versational save the specifics of accommodations services and accountability for the IEP or 504 meeting Think of this introduc-tion as an informal meet and greet Keep it short Focus on the positive Embrace opportuni-ties for your child to engage with peers through summer programs and visits with neighborhood children Ask the teacher if the school offers a buddy system or a peer to peer program for new students

PlaceRequest to tour the school with your child prior to the first day of class particularly in respect to sensory issues Do a ldquodry runrdquo at home Lay out school supplies and ask the child to place them in a backpack Walk together to the bus stop Have conversations about the start of school to de-crease anxiety Remember that ldquopractice makes perfectrdquoTimeAll children measure time through patterns of routine Use pictures and visual charts to reinforce procedures and expecta-tions Ensure information is clear and concise Children derive the most benefit when both the school and the home accurately reflect expectations and processes Bed-time routine is especially criti-cal Children (and parents) need restful sleep And yes according to the National Sleep Founda-tion there is a ldquomagic numberrdquo of hours of sleep to maximize learn-ing support a strong immune system and minimize emotional difficulties They are as follows3-5 years = 11 to 13 hours5-10 years = 10 to 11 hours10-17 years = 85 to 95 hours18+ years = 7 to 9 hours

Staging School Success for Exceptional

Needs Students K-12

ldquoSEtrdquoHomework develops and nurtures positive ldquomind habitsrdquoReduce the hassle of homework with clear routines (therersquos that word again) and incentives Check out this Homework Plan-nerIncentive Sheet by the Na-tional Association of School Psychologists (NASP)httpwwwnasponlineorgre-sourceshome_schoolhworkplan-nerpdfNote the ldquoGeneral rule of thumb for Homeworkrdquo For general education students the guidance is 10 minutes per grade level for example 10 min for 1st grade 50 min for 5th grade Use this as a basis for further discussion with your childrsquos teacher using these guidelines to adjust the workload for the exceptional needs of your childEnsure delivery Many teachers grade on homework received For some of our kiddos losing mis-placing or forgetting is a way of life Check with the teacher regu-larly to make sure itrsquos reaching its destination The delivery method may need to be formally stated as an accommodation in an IEP504You may be familiar with the

EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 5

Staging School Success for Exceptional

Needs Students K-12term executive function (aka

memory reasoning flexibil-ity problem solving planning) Homework if assigned and com-pleted appropriately can support thisCheck out these executive func-tion resources to see what works best in supporting your student throughout the school yearAplus Math ndash improve math skills interactivelyhttpwwwaplusmathcomFunnel Brain ndash gives you a new way to learnhttpwwwfunnelbraincomGraphic Organizershttpwwweducationworldcomtools_templatesindexshtmlgraphicOrganizersPocket Mod - A new way to keep yourself organizedhttpwwwpocketmodcomSticky Notes - Virtual sticky notes to get organized and re-member important things

httpsquareleafnetStudy Blue - Study better learn it fasterhttpwwwstudybluecomStudy Guides and Strategies - Ideas for study habits and time managementhttpwwwstudygsnetTime and Date - Countdown to any date and online timerhttpwwwtimeanddatecomtimerMind in the Making - Executive function life skills tips activities and downloadshttpwwwmindinthemakingorg

ldquoGordquoProgress reports are benchmarks for you to use as a basis to evalu-ate question suggest and recom-mend ways to achieve goals and support the student If your child has an IEP you will get goal-

meeting progress reports around the same time you receive the general report card If behavior plans are in place this would be an appropriate time to review positive and negative trends in-centives and consequencesDo not wait for your annual IEP or 504 meeting to discuss ap-propriate and effective learning for your child IEPs and 504s are created based on scientifically proven documentation and your progress reports are strategic reminders of ensuring account-ability for ongoing monitoring of your childrsquos learningDocument prepared by JBLM Armed Forces Community Ser-vice Exceptional Family Member Program

EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 6

It was 230 pm and we were on our way to Camp Prime Time The ride was beautiful we were driving in the clouds I saw the lake from afar and I knew that this weekend was going to be a great one We arrived and went to check in The lodge was so big and full of fun things to do Immediately I saw the air hockey table and my brother and I ran to jump start the ultimate match We were the first ones there Ms Debbie and Ms Stacie kindly greeted us and showed us to our cab-in It was so much more than I had expected Our cabin was awesome I quickly stole the top bunk and stuck a silly tongue out at my brother Andy My Mom took the big bed on the bottom Andy and my sister Kayla shared the other bunk As soon as we got settled in we checked the schedule of things that we could do There were crazy fun things listed So we went out to go on a little hike before everyone else got there On our short hike we found a waterfall And on our way back we followed the signs to the tree house My original thought was ldquojust a normal tree houserdquo but this one seemed like one from a dream It

Camp primE TimEA Great Weekend by Kelbie Pogoncheff

was so big and grand I couldnrsquot be-lieve my eyes There were a couple of benches and we sat down It was so relaxing and peaceful We heard the dinner bell ring a while later and the four of us scurried on up to the lodge There were a few people we knew there but Mom said we should get to know some new friends So after I got my food I went and sat next to another little girl Her name was Anastasia we both had cheese-burgers After dinner my new friend and I played on the playground As the sun went down Mom said I needed to take a shower and get to bed so we could have an even more fun day on Saturday The next morning breakfast was served at 9 It was French toast and yummy sausage Andy and I set out on a voyage to find gadgets for our scavenger hunt while Kayla and mom stayed back to relax in the cabin Then we went fishing and on a super cool boat ride along the lake When we got back we took a break and went to the arts and crafts table They had some wicked things we could make First I made a tiny (fake) fire of my own since there

was a fire ban on the mountain this year Then I made wind chimes that my Dad would like All the stuff we used were things that we found on our hike too At lunch I had grilled cheese Anastasia and I sat with another little boy named Indy They were so fun After we were done eating we played a crazy board game and in case yoursquore wondering Indy won My newfound friends and I went back to the arts table to make a butterfly feeder and a camp poster It was funny when I accidentally made mine upside-down Dinner was great We ate spaghetti After dinner we sat around the camp fire (a big one from the art table) and sang songs while eating srsquomores and drinking hot chocolate After we ran out of songs to sing we watched a movie in the lodge It was a good movie but Mom said I fell asleep and that she carried me back to the cabin for a good nightrsquos rest I woke up early that morning so that I could have more time to play with Anastasia We sat together again for a breakfast of waffles While we were eating they an-nounced the winners of the scaven-

EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 7

Camp primE TimEA Great Weekend by Kelbie Pogoncheff

ger hunt I got 3rd place and got a re-ally cute necklace Afterwards Mom made me pack my bags Our lunch was served in ldquoto gordquo bags to take on the road I said goodbye to Indy and Anastasia Ms Debbie and Ms Stacie Then we left I was sad that the weekend was over but so glad it happened because it was great Mom says we can go to the Galaxy Warriors day camp in August and maybe next year we might get lucky enough to go to Camp Prime Time AGAIN And this time Dad can come too

On behalf of our families who at-tended Camp Prime Time this year we would like to thank all of our Equity volunteers Jim and Julie Jackson Jessica Jackson Ernest and Joy Rabot Pete and Debbi Calkins Aryianna amp Sabrina Calkins Ken and Kathy Francis Wid Hall Scott Deuel and Kyle Schimmel

EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 8

efmp-camp-jblm-2015eventbritecom

Galaxy Warriors

of american

lake

EFMP CAMP

2015

JBLM

efmP camPauG 21-23

shoreline Park Day camPauG 22

Armed Forces Bank

Sponsorship does not imply federal

endorsement

EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 9

EFMP Enrollment Process

Birth To Three Early Intervention Programs

Contact the Lead Agency for your county for a referral for services Family Resource CoordinationPierce County 253-798-3790South Sound Parent To ParentThurston County 360-352-1126Holly Ridge CenterKitsap and Mason counties 360-373-2536Community Health Access Program (CHAP)King County 206-284-0331

Support Groups for You amp Yours

If your Family member has a health condi-tion that necessitates a specialist or spe-cialty clinic he or she MUST be enrolled in EFMP under medical DD Form 2792 If your child has an IEP (Individualized Education Program) or 504 plan he or she must be enrolled in EFMP under educa-tion DD Form 2792-1 Enrollment forms for EFMP are renewed every three years or sooner if there are significant changes

Disenrollment is not automatic upon expi-ration it is required for a change in marital status or a significant improvement that no longer warrants enrollment

Army mdash Submit your completed enroll-ment forms to the EFMP office located in the Madigan Nursing Tower on the first floor left side just past the chapel room 1-28-17 For questions regarding enroll-ment or overseas screenings please call 253-968-025413704355 This office is closed on Thursdays

Air Force mdash Submit your completed enrollment forms to the SNC office 62nd Medical Clinic first floor of Airmanrsquos Clinic Bioenvironmental hallway secondthird office on left For a PCS screening or for questions call TSGT Michelle Sutton at 253-982-3350 Lois Fisher is the Special Needs Coordinator at 253-982-5568 Open Monday Tuesday Friday 0800-1530 Wednesday 0800-1100 Closed 2nd Tues-day 1200 ndash 1530 Closed on Thursday For Air Force Respite Care contact the Ser-vicemember amp Family Readiness Center at 253-982-2695

EFMP Family Support Services Bldg 2140 Waller Hall Room 400 JBLM-Lewis Main Bldg 552 Servicemember amp Family Readiness Center JBLM-McChord Field Installation and local resources and ser-vices housing and school issues IEP504 plans respite care systems navigation advocacy support groups monthly newsletter disability services and Special Needs Accommodation Process are avail-able for all Army and Air Force EFMP Families

SPECIAL FAMILIES OF PIERCE COUNTY

ment recovery and wellness hous-ing independent living and veter-ansrsquo services

PURPASA family support group open toall (parents children and helpingprofessionals) for individuals withAutism Participants meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month during theschool year from 630 - 800 pm There is no meeting in July or Au-gust For more information please contact PAVE at 253-565-2266 Susan Jackson sjacksonwapaveorg or Sybille Whiteswhitewapaveorg

TACIDTacoma Area Coalition of Individu-als with Disabilities promotes the independence of individuals with disabilities It is located at 6315 South 19th Street Tacoma Call 253-565-9000 for further information The website is wwwtacidorg and has a program link to an extensive schedule of workshops and support groups for peer support employ-

the corner of 15th and Pacific Av-enue Street parking is free after 6 pm Childcare is limited and pre-registration is required each month To RSVP go to wwwexceptional-familiesorgeventshtml Contact Angela Fish at specialfamiliespcgmailcom for further information

Special Families of Pierce County (SFPC) is a support group for families with special needs children in the South Sound regionMeetings are held on the second Thursday of the month from 600-800 pm at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma 1501 Pacific Avenue on

EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 10

Resources

Individuals With DisabilitiesAcommonvoiceorg (Counseling)

Addresourcesorg (ADDADHD)

Autismsocietyofwaorg (Autism)

Autismspeaksorg (Autism)

Biorxhemophiliacom (Bleeding disorders)

Exceptional-familiesorg (SN Support Group)

Featwaorg (Autism)

Glutennet (Gluten Intolerance Group)

Hsdcorg (Hearing Speech and Deafness Center)

Pc2onlineorg (PC2 for Developmental Dis-abilities)

Piercecountywaorgcompanionship (Pierce County Parks amp Recreation)

Stompprojectorg (Specialized Training for Military Parents)

Tbiwashingtonorg (Traumatic Brain Injury of Washington)

Thecpnetworkorg (Cerebral Palsy)

Family AssistanceCdcgovncbdddindexhtml (National Center on Birth Defects and Developmen-tal Disabilities (NCBDDD))

Efoodnetorg (Pierce County Food Banks)

Metroparkstacomaorgspecialized

MilitaryOneSourcemil

MyTricarecom (Tricare)

Ssagov (Social Security)

Uhcmilitarywestcom (Tricare Western Region)

Childrenrsquos ServicesNaccrraorgmilitary-families (ChildCare Aware of America)

Nmfaorg (National Military FamilyFamily Association)

Psesdorg (Puget Sound Educational Service District)

Ssp2porg (South Sound Parent2Parent)

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Page 2: EFMP News/August 2015

EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 2

In this issue

Armed Forces Community Service (AFCS)Director Alecia R Grady

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)

Bldg 2140 Waller Hall Rm 400JBLM-Lewis Main

usarmyjblmimcomlistdfmwr-acs-exceptional-family-membermailmil

EFMP Program Manager Mary Herrera253-967-9704

EFMP Staff Members

Upcoming Events pg 2-3Staging Success for Special Needs Students pg 4-5Camp Prime Time pg 6-7EFMP Camp JBLM pg 8Local Support Groups pg 9Birth-to-Three Services pg 9EFMP Enrollment Process pg 9Resources at your fingertips pg 10

Nancy Dozier 253-967-9705Carol Watrous 253-967-3451Cheryl Hoyson 253-967-5795Megan OrsquoDay 253-967-9097Lynn Shick 253-967-3464Anthony Buggage 253-982-2695

The EFMP office has an open-door policy regarding assistance to our Families Please feel free to contact us if you have any ques-tions about available services concerns or if you need resources or advocacy at Joint Base Lewis-McChord or in the civilian community

August EventsSKIES Registration Aug 1-28 Parent Central Services Lewis Main amp McChord Field to register for August SKIES classes Registration for classes is the first through the fourth Friday of the previous month For a description of classes or to register your child go to JBLMmwrcom amp click on the yellow WebTrac button

Hands on Childrenrsquos Museum Aug 4 600-800 pm Parenting with Candyce Bollinger presents Power amp Boundaries at the Hands on Childrenrsquos Museum A workshop designed for parents to facilitate a healthy power balance with their children Cost is $25 per family (up to 2 adults and 4 children) There will be no September class

Aug 11 600-800 pm Power Parenting presents Understanding Along the Spectrums - Autism ADD ADHD Sensory Challenged Neuro-Typical Neuro-Diverse at the Hands on Childrenrsquos Museum Learn the role of development in these spectrums and the things you can do to make a difference FREE Call 360-956-0818 x 103 to pre-register wwwhocmorg

JBLM EFMP Family Friendly Movie Aug 15 12 - 200 pm ldquoHOMErdquo at the McChord Theater FREE Sensory controlled environment Perfect for special needs and young viewers All children must be accompanied by an adult No food or drink are allowed in the theater For more information contact 253-982-2695

Hudson Bay Day amp Salmon BBQ Aug 16 1100 am to 300 pm at the DuPont Civic Center Fire Station Bay 1780 Civic Drive DuPont Activities are free and include historical demonstrations Buffalo Soldiers flint knappers vintage quilt show and kidsrsquo activities There is also a 5K or 10K Volksmarch with walkers starting between 900 am and noon For more information go to httpwwwdupontwagovindexaspxNID=195

Spouses Out on the Town Aug 18 (Seattle Trip) 730 am-430 pm New to JBLM Enjoy a day out on the town Pick-up Times amp Locations 730 am Waller Hall AFCS (Lewis Main) amp 8 am SampFRC (McChord Field) Limited Seats Available Register at JBLMAFCS checkappointmentscom Please bring lunch (or money for lunch) Dates pick-up times amp locations subject to change call 253-967-3628 for details

EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 3

Free Days for Seniors (65+) amp People with Disabilities Point Defiance Zoo amp Aquarium Aug 18 and Sep 15 For details wwwpdzaorgsenior-day

EFMP Camp JBLM Aug 21-23 8th Annual EFMP Camp JBLM is scheduled for August 21-23 Register at efmp-camp-jblm-2015eventbritecom Enter by August 4 for a chance to win a weekend cabin stay Shoreline Park Day Camp is on August 22 from 1000 am to 300 pm and is open to the whole family Questions Call 253-967-3464 or 253-966-5393 We hope to see you there

The 15th Annual Sand in the City Hands on Childrenrsquos Museum in Olympia 414 Jefferson St NE will be held Aug 22 from 1000 am ndash 700 pm and Aug 23 from 1000 am to 500 pm Watch expert sand sculptors craft works of art enjoy dozens of free art and STEM learning activities Discounted rate to the museum is $550 per person Visit httpwwwhocmorgsandinthecity for more information

EFMP News is an authorized unofficial community information source published for members of the Joint Base Lewis-Mc-Chord EFMP community There is no US government endorsement of any commer-cial sponsor Editorial content is provided by Exceptional Family Member Program Armed Forces Community Service and Family amp Morale Welfare and Recreation offices Submissions are welcome but will be edited for accuracy brevity clarity and journalistic style Submissions are due on the first day of the month one month prior to publication date EFMP News is published monthly Circulation 1000 Send submissions to MaryKHerreracivmailmil

PolicyWe encourage letters to the editor but they must be signed We will consider withhold-ing the name of the author upon request Letters regarding an issue should contrib-ute to informational interest

We reserve the right to edit all material for style to fit available space to resolve libel force protection and grammar

Although the information in the issue is current at time of publication activities and events are subject to change Please contact the activity for confirmation

Join us on FACEBOOK Connect with other EFMP News readers on Facebook and get regular updates on our program

wwwfacebookcomefmpjblm

August EventsLewis-McChord Libraries There are a variety of programs available thru the Lewis-McChord Libraries Please go to wwwjblmmwrcomlibrarieshtml for more information

McChord Outdoor Pool Building 736 5th Street between the Main amp Annex Fitness Centers on McChord Field For more information call 253-982-2807 or go to wwwjblmmwrcom

Pacific Science Center Autism Early Open Second Saturday of the month (Free) 8-10 am Seattlersquos Pacific Science Center httpwwwpacificsciencecenterorgEventsexploration-for-all

Splash Park Lewis Main behind AFC Arena and Bowl Arena Lanes 1000 am ndash 830 pm Fully wheelchair-accessible This is a pet free area For more information call 253-967-4661 or go to wwwjblmmwrcom

Play to Learn (Free) collaborative playgroups for family and children under 6 on Wednesdays Two locations McChord Field Escape Zone 10-1130 am and Raindrops amp Rainbows Lewis North at 130-3 pm

EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 4

ldquoREAdyrdquoSuccessful social-emotional adjustment is the foundation for learning Each new school year presents a significant transitionadjustment for our exceptional needs students Letrsquos take a look at their environment as it pertains to person place and timePersonArrange to meet the new teacher prior to the first day of school Be prepared to share a bit about your childrsquos personality and his or her unique needs Include likes and dislikes as well as approaches to learning that work especially well Keep things light and con-versational save the specifics of accommodations services and accountability for the IEP or 504 meeting Think of this introduc-tion as an informal meet and greet Keep it short Focus on the positive Embrace opportuni-ties for your child to engage with peers through summer programs and visits with neighborhood children Ask the teacher if the school offers a buddy system or a peer to peer program for new students

PlaceRequest to tour the school with your child prior to the first day of class particularly in respect to sensory issues Do a ldquodry runrdquo at home Lay out school supplies and ask the child to place them in a backpack Walk together to the bus stop Have conversations about the start of school to de-crease anxiety Remember that ldquopractice makes perfectrdquoTimeAll children measure time through patterns of routine Use pictures and visual charts to reinforce procedures and expecta-tions Ensure information is clear and concise Children derive the most benefit when both the school and the home accurately reflect expectations and processes Bed-time routine is especially criti-cal Children (and parents) need restful sleep And yes according to the National Sleep Founda-tion there is a ldquomagic numberrdquo of hours of sleep to maximize learn-ing support a strong immune system and minimize emotional difficulties They are as follows3-5 years = 11 to 13 hours5-10 years = 10 to 11 hours10-17 years = 85 to 95 hours18+ years = 7 to 9 hours

Staging School Success for Exceptional

Needs Students K-12

ldquoSEtrdquoHomework develops and nurtures positive ldquomind habitsrdquoReduce the hassle of homework with clear routines (therersquos that word again) and incentives Check out this Homework Plan-nerIncentive Sheet by the Na-tional Association of School Psychologists (NASP)httpwwwnasponlineorgre-sourceshome_schoolhworkplan-nerpdfNote the ldquoGeneral rule of thumb for Homeworkrdquo For general education students the guidance is 10 minutes per grade level for example 10 min for 1st grade 50 min for 5th grade Use this as a basis for further discussion with your childrsquos teacher using these guidelines to adjust the workload for the exceptional needs of your childEnsure delivery Many teachers grade on homework received For some of our kiddos losing mis-placing or forgetting is a way of life Check with the teacher regu-larly to make sure itrsquos reaching its destination The delivery method may need to be formally stated as an accommodation in an IEP504You may be familiar with the

EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 5

Staging School Success for Exceptional

Needs Students K-12term executive function (aka

memory reasoning flexibil-ity problem solving planning) Homework if assigned and com-pleted appropriately can support thisCheck out these executive func-tion resources to see what works best in supporting your student throughout the school yearAplus Math ndash improve math skills interactivelyhttpwwwaplusmathcomFunnel Brain ndash gives you a new way to learnhttpwwwfunnelbraincomGraphic Organizershttpwwweducationworldcomtools_templatesindexshtmlgraphicOrganizersPocket Mod - A new way to keep yourself organizedhttpwwwpocketmodcomSticky Notes - Virtual sticky notes to get organized and re-member important things

httpsquareleafnetStudy Blue - Study better learn it fasterhttpwwwstudybluecomStudy Guides and Strategies - Ideas for study habits and time managementhttpwwwstudygsnetTime and Date - Countdown to any date and online timerhttpwwwtimeanddatecomtimerMind in the Making - Executive function life skills tips activities and downloadshttpwwwmindinthemakingorg

ldquoGordquoProgress reports are benchmarks for you to use as a basis to evalu-ate question suggest and recom-mend ways to achieve goals and support the student If your child has an IEP you will get goal-

meeting progress reports around the same time you receive the general report card If behavior plans are in place this would be an appropriate time to review positive and negative trends in-centives and consequencesDo not wait for your annual IEP or 504 meeting to discuss ap-propriate and effective learning for your child IEPs and 504s are created based on scientifically proven documentation and your progress reports are strategic reminders of ensuring account-ability for ongoing monitoring of your childrsquos learningDocument prepared by JBLM Armed Forces Community Ser-vice Exceptional Family Member Program

EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 6

It was 230 pm and we were on our way to Camp Prime Time The ride was beautiful we were driving in the clouds I saw the lake from afar and I knew that this weekend was going to be a great one We arrived and went to check in The lodge was so big and full of fun things to do Immediately I saw the air hockey table and my brother and I ran to jump start the ultimate match We were the first ones there Ms Debbie and Ms Stacie kindly greeted us and showed us to our cab-in It was so much more than I had expected Our cabin was awesome I quickly stole the top bunk and stuck a silly tongue out at my brother Andy My Mom took the big bed on the bottom Andy and my sister Kayla shared the other bunk As soon as we got settled in we checked the schedule of things that we could do There were crazy fun things listed So we went out to go on a little hike before everyone else got there On our short hike we found a waterfall And on our way back we followed the signs to the tree house My original thought was ldquojust a normal tree houserdquo but this one seemed like one from a dream It

Camp primE TimEA Great Weekend by Kelbie Pogoncheff

was so big and grand I couldnrsquot be-lieve my eyes There were a couple of benches and we sat down It was so relaxing and peaceful We heard the dinner bell ring a while later and the four of us scurried on up to the lodge There were a few people we knew there but Mom said we should get to know some new friends So after I got my food I went and sat next to another little girl Her name was Anastasia we both had cheese-burgers After dinner my new friend and I played on the playground As the sun went down Mom said I needed to take a shower and get to bed so we could have an even more fun day on Saturday The next morning breakfast was served at 9 It was French toast and yummy sausage Andy and I set out on a voyage to find gadgets for our scavenger hunt while Kayla and mom stayed back to relax in the cabin Then we went fishing and on a super cool boat ride along the lake When we got back we took a break and went to the arts and crafts table They had some wicked things we could make First I made a tiny (fake) fire of my own since there

was a fire ban on the mountain this year Then I made wind chimes that my Dad would like All the stuff we used were things that we found on our hike too At lunch I had grilled cheese Anastasia and I sat with another little boy named Indy They were so fun After we were done eating we played a crazy board game and in case yoursquore wondering Indy won My newfound friends and I went back to the arts table to make a butterfly feeder and a camp poster It was funny when I accidentally made mine upside-down Dinner was great We ate spaghetti After dinner we sat around the camp fire (a big one from the art table) and sang songs while eating srsquomores and drinking hot chocolate After we ran out of songs to sing we watched a movie in the lodge It was a good movie but Mom said I fell asleep and that she carried me back to the cabin for a good nightrsquos rest I woke up early that morning so that I could have more time to play with Anastasia We sat together again for a breakfast of waffles While we were eating they an-nounced the winners of the scaven-

EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 7

Camp primE TimEA Great Weekend by Kelbie Pogoncheff

ger hunt I got 3rd place and got a re-ally cute necklace Afterwards Mom made me pack my bags Our lunch was served in ldquoto gordquo bags to take on the road I said goodbye to Indy and Anastasia Ms Debbie and Ms Stacie Then we left I was sad that the weekend was over but so glad it happened because it was great Mom says we can go to the Galaxy Warriors day camp in August and maybe next year we might get lucky enough to go to Camp Prime Time AGAIN And this time Dad can come too

On behalf of our families who at-tended Camp Prime Time this year we would like to thank all of our Equity volunteers Jim and Julie Jackson Jessica Jackson Ernest and Joy Rabot Pete and Debbi Calkins Aryianna amp Sabrina Calkins Ken and Kathy Francis Wid Hall Scott Deuel and Kyle Schimmel

EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 8

efmp-camp-jblm-2015eventbritecom

Galaxy Warriors

of american

lake

EFMP CAMP

2015

JBLM

efmP camPauG 21-23

shoreline Park Day camPauG 22

Armed Forces Bank

Sponsorship does not imply federal

endorsement

EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 9

EFMP Enrollment Process

Birth To Three Early Intervention Programs

Contact the Lead Agency for your county for a referral for services Family Resource CoordinationPierce County 253-798-3790South Sound Parent To ParentThurston County 360-352-1126Holly Ridge CenterKitsap and Mason counties 360-373-2536Community Health Access Program (CHAP)King County 206-284-0331

Support Groups for You amp Yours

If your Family member has a health condi-tion that necessitates a specialist or spe-cialty clinic he or she MUST be enrolled in EFMP under medical DD Form 2792 If your child has an IEP (Individualized Education Program) or 504 plan he or she must be enrolled in EFMP under educa-tion DD Form 2792-1 Enrollment forms for EFMP are renewed every three years or sooner if there are significant changes

Disenrollment is not automatic upon expi-ration it is required for a change in marital status or a significant improvement that no longer warrants enrollment

Army mdash Submit your completed enroll-ment forms to the EFMP office located in the Madigan Nursing Tower on the first floor left side just past the chapel room 1-28-17 For questions regarding enroll-ment or overseas screenings please call 253-968-025413704355 This office is closed on Thursdays

Air Force mdash Submit your completed enrollment forms to the SNC office 62nd Medical Clinic first floor of Airmanrsquos Clinic Bioenvironmental hallway secondthird office on left For a PCS screening or for questions call TSGT Michelle Sutton at 253-982-3350 Lois Fisher is the Special Needs Coordinator at 253-982-5568 Open Monday Tuesday Friday 0800-1530 Wednesday 0800-1100 Closed 2nd Tues-day 1200 ndash 1530 Closed on Thursday For Air Force Respite Care contact the Ser-vicemember amp Family Readiness Center at 253-982-2695

EFMP Family Support Services Bldg 2140 Waller Hall Room 400 JBLM-Lewis Main Bldg 552 Servicemember amp Family Readiness Center JBLM-McChord Field Installation and local resources and ser-vices housing and school issues IEP504 plans respite care systems navigation advocacy support groups monthly newsletter disability services and Special Needs Accommodation Process are avail-able for all Army and Air Force EFMP Families

SPECIAL FAMILIES OF PIERCE COUNTY

ment recovery and wellness hous-ing independent living and veter-ansrsquo services

PURPASA family support group open toall (parents children and helpingprofessionals) for individuals withAutism Participants meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month during theschool year from 630 - 800 pm There is no meeting in July or Au-gust For more information please contact PAVE at 253-565-2266 Susan Jackson sjacksonwapaveorg or Sybille Whiteswhitewapaveorg

TACIDTacoma Area Coalition of Individu-als with Disabilities promotes the independence of individuals with disabilities It is located at 6315 South 19th Street Tacoma Call 253-565-9000 for further information The website is wwwtacidorg and has a program link to an extensive schedule of workshops and support groups for peer support employ-

the corner of 15th and Pacific Av-enue Street parking is free after 6 pm Childcare is limited and pre-registration is required each month To RSVP go to wwwexceptional-familiesorgeventshtml Contact Angela Fish at specialfamiliespcgmailcom for further information

Special Families of Pierce County (SFPC) is a support group for families with special needs children in the South Sound regionMeetings are held on the second Thursday of the month from 600-800 pm at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma 1501 Pacific Avenue on

EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 10

Resources

Individuals With DisabilitiesAcommonvoiceorg (Counseling)

Addresourcesorg (ADDADHD)

Autismsocietyofwaorg (Autism)

Autismspeaksorg (Autism)

Biorxhemophiliacom (Bleeding disorders)

Exceptional-familiesorg (SN Support Group)

Featwaorg (Autism)

Glutennet (Gluten Intolerance Group)

Hsdcorg (Hearing Speech and Deafness Center)

Pc2onlineorg (PC2 for Developmental Dis-abilities)

Piercecountywaorgcompanionship (Pierce County Parks amp Recreation)

Stompprojectorg (Specialized Training for Military Parents)

Tbiwashingtonorg (Traumatic Brain Injury of Washington)

Thecpnetworkorg (Cerebral Palsy)

Family AssistanceCdcgovncbdddindexhtml (National Center on Birth Defects and Developmen-tal Disabilities (NCBDDD))

Efoodnetorg (Pierce County Food Banks)

Metroparkstacomaorgspecialized

MilitaryOneSourcemil

MyTricarecom (Tricare)

Ssagov (Social Security)

Uhcmilitarywestcom (Tricare Western Region)

Childrenrsquos ServicesNaccrraorgmilitary-families (ChildCare Aware of America)

Nmfaorg (National Military FamilyFamily Association)

Psesdorg (Puget Sound Educational Service District)

Ssp2porg (South Sound Parent2Parent)

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EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 3

Free Days for Seniors (65+) amp People with Disabilities Point Defiance Zoo amp Aquarium Aug 18 and Sep 15 For details wwwpdzaorgsenior-day

EFMP Camp JBLM Aug 21-23 8th Annual EFMP Camp JBLM is scheduled for August 21-23 Register at efmp-camp-jblm-2015eventbritecom Enter by August 4 for a chance to win a weekend cabin stay Shoreline Park Day Camp is on August 22 from 1000 am to 300 pm and is open to the whole family Questions Call 253-967-3464 or 253-966-5393 We hope to see you there

The 15th Annual Sand in the City Hands on Childrenrsquos Museum in Olympia 414 Jefferson St NE will be held Aug 22 from 1000 am ndash 700 pm and Aug 23 from 1000 am to 500 pm Watch expert sand sculptors craft works of art enjoy dozens of free art and STEM learning activities Discounted rate to the museum is $550 per person Visit httpwwwhocmorgsandinthecity for more information

EFMP News is an authorized unofficial community information source published for members of the Joint Base Lewis-Mc-Chord EFMP community There is no US government endorsement of any commer-cial sponsor Editorial content is provided by Exceptional Family Member Program Armed Forces Community Service and Family amp Morale Welfare and Recreation offices Submissions are welcome but will be edited for accuracy brevity clarity and journalistic style Submissions are due on the first day of the month one month prior to publication date EFMP News is published monthly Circulation 1000 Send submissions to MaryKHerreracivmailmil

PolicyWe encourage letters to the editor but they must be signed We will consider withhold-ing the name of the author upon request Letters regarding an issue should contrib-ute to informational interest

We reserve the right to edit all material for style to fit available space to resolve libel force protection and grammar

Although the information in the issue is current at time of publication activities and events are subject to change Please contact the activity for confirmation

Join us on FACEBOOK Connect with other EFMP News readers on Facebook and get regular updates on our program

wwwfacebookcomefmpjblm

August EventsLewis-McChord Libraries There are a variety of programs available thru the Lewis-McChord Libraries Please go to wwwjblmmwrcomlibrarieshtml for more information

McChord Outdoor Pool Building 736 5th Street between the Main amp Annex Fitness Centers on McChord Field For more information call 253-982-2807 or go to wwwjblmmwrcom

Pacific Science Center Autism Early Open Second Saturday of the month (Free) 8-10 am Seattlersquos Pacific Science Center httpwwwpacificsciencecenterorgEventsexploration-for-all

Splash Park Lewis Main behind AFC Arena and Bowl Arena Lanes 1000 am ndash 830 pm Fully wheelchair-accessible This is a pet free area For more information call 253-967-4661 or go to wwwjblmmwrcom

Play to Learn (Free) collaborative playgroups for family and children under 6 on Wednesdays Two locations McChord Field Escape Zone 10-1130 am and Raindrops amp Rainbows Lewis North at 130-3 pm

EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 4

ldquoREAdyrdquoSuccessful social-emotional adjustment is the foundation for learning Each new school year presents a significant transitionadjustment for our exceptional needs students Letrsquos take a look at their environment as it pertains to person place and timePersonArrange to meet the new teacher prior to the first day of school Be prepared to share a bit about your childrsquos personality and his or her unique needs Include likes and dislikes as well as approaches to learning that work especially well Keep things light and con-versational save the specifics of accommodations services and accountability for the IEP or 504 meeting Think of this introduc-tion as an informal meet and greet Keep it short Focus on the positive Embrace opportuni-ties for your child to engage with peers through summer programs and visits with neighborhood children Ask the teacher if the school offers a buddy system or a peer to peer program for new students

PlaceRequest to tour the school with your child prior to the first day of class particularly in respect to sensory issues Do a ldquodry runrdquo at home Lay out school supplies and ask the child to place them in a backpack Walk together to the bus stop Have conversations about the start of school to de-crease anxiety Remember that ldquopractice makes perfectrdquoTimeAll children measure time through patterns of routine Use pictures and visual charts to reinforce procedures and expecta-tions Ensure information is clear and concise Children derive the most benefit when both the school and the home accurately reflect expectations and processes Bed-time routine is especially criti-cal Children (and parents) need restful sleep And yes according to the National Sleep Founda-tion there is a ldquomagic numberrdquo of hours of sleep to maximize learn-ing support a strong immune system and minimize emotional difficulties They are as follows3-5 years = 11 to 13 hours5-10 years = 10 to 11 hours10-17 years = 85 to 95 hours18+ years = 7 to 9 hours

Staging School Success for Exceptional

Needs Students K-12

ldquoSEtrdquoHomework develops and nurtures positive ldquomind habitsrdquoReduce the hassle of homework with clear routines (therersquos that word again) and incentives Check out this Homework Plan-nerIncentive Sheet by the Na-tional Association of School Psychologists (NASP)httpwwwnasponlineorgre-sourceshome_schoolhworkplan-nerpdfNote the ldquoGeneral rule of thumb for Homeworkrdquo For general education students the guidance is 10 minutes per grade level for example 10 min for 1st grade 50 min for 5th grade Use this as a basis for further discussion with your childrsquos teacher using these guidelines to adjust the workload for the exceptional needs of your childEnsure delivery Many teachers grade on homework received For some of our kiddos losing mis-placing or forgetting is a way of life Check with the teacher regu-larly to make sure itrsquos reaching its destination The delivery method may need to be formally stated as an accommodation in an IEP504You may be familiar with the

EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 5

Staging School Success for Exceptional

Needs Students K-12term executive function (aka

memory reasoning flexibil-ity problem solving planning) Homework if assigned and com-pleted appropriately can support thisCheck out these executive func-tion resources to see what works best in supporting your student throughout the school yearAplus Math ndash improve math skills interactivelyhttpwwwaplusmathcomFunnel Brain ndash gives you a new way to learnhttpwwwfunnelbraincomGraphic Organizershttpwwweducationworldcomtools_templatesindexshtmlgraphicOrganizersPocket Mod - A new way to keep yourself organizedhttpwwwpocketmodcomSticky Notes - Virtual sticky notes to get organized and re-member important things

httpsquareleafnetStudy Blue - Study better learn it fasterhttpwwwstudybluecomStudy Guides and Strategies - Ideas for study habits and time managementhttpwwwstudygsnetTime and Date - Countdown to any date and online timerhttpwwwtimeanddatecomtimerMind in the Making - Executive function life skills tips activities and downloadshttpwwwmindinthemakingorg

ldquoGordquoProgress reports are benchmarks for you to use as a basis to evalu-ate question suggest and recom-mend ways to achieve goals and support the student If your child has an IEP you will get goal-

meeting progress reports around the same time you receive the general report card If behavior plans are in place this would be an appropriate time to review positive and negative trends in-centives and consequencesDo not wait for your annual IEP or 504 meeting to discuss ap-propriate and effective learning for your child IEPs and 504s are created based on scientifically proven documentation and your progress reports are strategic reminders of ensuring account-ability for ongoing monitoring of your childrsquos learningDocument prepared by JBLM Armed Forces Community Ser-vice Exceptional Family Member Program

EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 6

It was 230 pm and we were on our way to Camp Prime Time The ride was beautiful we were driving in the clouds I saw the lake from afar and I knew that this weekend was going to be a great one We arrived and went to check in The lodge was so big and full of fun things to do Immediately I saw the air hockey table and my brother and I ran to jump start the ultimate match We were the first ones there Ms Debbie and Ms Stacie kindly greeted us and showed us to our cab-in It was so much more than I had expected Our cabin was awesome I quickly stole the top bunk and stuck a silly tongue out at my brother Andy My Mom took the big bed on the bottom Andy and my sister Kayla shared the other bunk As soon as we got settled in we checked the schedule of things that we could do There were crazy fun things listed So we went out to go on a little hike before everyone else got there On our short hike we found a waterfall And on our way back we followed the signs to the tree house My original thought was ldquojust a normal tree houserdquo but this one seemed like one from a dream It

Camp primE TimEA Great Weekend by Kelbie Pogoncheff

was so big and grand I couldnrsquot be-lieve my eyes There were a couple of benches and we sat down It was so relaxing and peaceful We heard the dinner bell ring a while later and the four of us scurried on up to the lodge There were a few people we knew there but Mom said we should get to know some new friends So after I got my food I went and sat next to another little girl Her name was Anastasia we both had cheese-burgers After dinner my new friend and I played on the playground As the sun went down Mom said I needed to take a shower and get to bed so we could have an even more fun day on Saturday The next morning breakfast was served at 9 It was French toast and yummy sausage Andy and I set out on a voyage to find gadgets for our scavenger hunt while Kayla and mom stayed back to relax in the cabin Then we went fishing and on a super cool boat ride along the lake When we got back we took a break and went to the arts and crafts table They had some wicked things we could make First I made a tiny (fake) fire of my own since there

was a fire ban on the mountain this year Then I made wind chimes that my Dad would like All the stuff we used were things that we found on our hike too At lunch I had grilled cheese Anastasia and I sat with another little boy named Indy They were so fun After we were done eating we played a crazy board game and in case yoursquore wondering Indy won My newfound friends and I went back to the arts table to make a butterfly feeder and a camp poster It was funny when I accidentally made mine upside-down Dinner was great We ate spaghetti After dinner we sat around the camp fire (a big one from the art table) and sang songs while eating srsquomores and drinking hot chocolate After we ran out of songs to sing we watched a movie in the lodge It was a good movie but Mom said I fell asleep and that she carried me back to the cabin for a good nightrsquos rest I woke up early that morning so that I could have more time to play with Anastasia We sat together again for a breakfast of waffles While we were eating they an-nounced the winners of the scaven-

EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 7

Camp primE TimEA Great Weekend by Kelbie Pogoncheff

ger hunt I got 3rd place and got a re-ally cute necklace Afterwards Mom made me pack my bags Our lunch was served in ldquoto gordquo bags to take on the road I said goodbye to Indy and Anastasia Ms Debbie and Ms Stacie Then we left I was sad that the weekend was over but so glad it happened because it was great Mom says we can go to the Galaxy Warriors day camp in August and maybe next year we might get lucky enough to go to Camp Prime Time AGAIN And this time Dad can come too

On behalf of our families who at-tended Camp Prime Time this year we would like to thank all of our Equity volunteers Jim and Julie Jackson Jessica Jackson Ernest and Joy Rabot Pete and Debbi Calkins Aryianna amp Sabrina Calkins Ken and Kathy Francis Wid Hall Scott Deuel and Kyle Schimmel

EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 8

efmp-camp-jblm-2015eventbritecom

Galaxy Warriors

of american

lake

EFMP CAMP

2015

JBLM

efmP camPauG 21-23

shoreline Park Day camPauG 22

Armed Forces Bank

Sponsorship does not imply federal

endorsement

EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 9

EFMP Enrollment Process

Birth To Three Early Intervention Programs

Contact the Lead Agency for your county for a referral for services Family Resource CoordinationPierce County 253-798-3790South Sound Parent To ParentThurston County 360-352-1126Holly Ridge CenterKitsap and Mason counties 360-373-2536Community Health Access Program (CHAP)King County 206-284-0331

Support Groups for You amp Yours

If your Family member has a health condi-tion that necessitates a specialist or spe-cialty clinic he or she MUST be enrolled in EFMP under medical DD Form 2792 If your child has an IEP (Individualized Education Program) or 504 plan he or she must be enrolled in EFMP under educa-tion DD Form 2792-1 Enrollment forms for EFMP are renewed every three years or sooner if there are significant changes

Disenrollment is not automatic upon expi-ration it is required for a change in marital status or a significant improvement that no longer warrants enrollment

Army mdash Submit your completed enroll-ment forms to the EFMP office located in the Madigan Nursing Tower on the first floor left side just past the chapel room 1-28-17 For questions regarding enroll-ment or overseas screenings please call 253-968-025413704355 This office is closed on Thursdays

Air Force mdash Submit your completed enrollment forms to the SNC office 62nd Medical Clinic first floor of Airmanrsquos Clinic Bioenvironmental hallway secondthird office on left For a PCS screening or for questions call TSGT Michelle Sutton at 253-982-3350 Lois Fisher is the Special Needs Coordinator at 253-982-5568 Open Monday Tuesday Friday 0800-1530 Wednesday 0800-1100 Closed 2nd Tues-day 1200 ndash 1530 Closed on Thursday For Air Force Respite Care contact the Ser-vicemember amp Family Readiness Center at 253-982-2695

EFMP Family Support Services Bldg 2140 Waller Hall Room 400 JBLM-Lewis Main Bldg 552 Servicemember amp Family Readiness Center JBLM-McChord Field Installation and local resources and ser-vices housing and school issues IEP504 plans respite care systems navigation advocacy support groups monthly newsletter disability services and Special Needs Accommodation Process are avail-able for all Army and Air Force EFMP Families

SPECIAL FAMILIES OF PIERCE COUNTY

ment recovery and wellness hous-ing independent living and veter-ansrsquo services

PURPASA family support group open toall (parents children and helpingprofessionals) for individuals withAutism Participants meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month during theschool year from 630 - 800 pm There is no meeting in July or Au-gust For more information please contact PAVE at 253-565-2266 Susan Jackson sjacksonwapaveorg or Sybille Whiteswhitewapaveorg

TACIDTacoma Area Coalition of Individu-als with Disabilities promotes the independence of individuals with disabilities It is located at 6315 South 19th Street Tacoma Call 253-565-9000 for further information The website is wwwtacidorg and has a program link to an extensive schedule of workshops and support groups for peer support employ-

the corner of 15th and Pacific Av-enue Street parking is free after 6 pm Childcare is limited and pre-registration is required each month To RSVP go to wwwexceptional-familiesorgeventshtml Contact Angela Fish at specialfamiliespcgmailcom for further information

Special Families of Pierce County (SFPC) is a support group for families with special needs children in the South Sound regionMeetings are held on the second Thursday of the month from 600-800 pm at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma 1501 Pacific Avenue on

EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 10

Resources

Individuals With DisabilitiesAcommonvoiceorg (Counseling)

Addresourcesorg (ADDADHD)

Autismsocietyofwaorg (Autism)

Autismspeaksorg (Autism)

Biorxhemophiliacom (Bleeding disorders)

Exceptional-familiesorg (SN Support Group)

Featwaorg (Autism)

Glutennet (Gluten Intolerance Group)

Hsdcorg (Hearing Speech and Deafness Center)

Pc2onlineorg (PC2 for Developmental Dis-abilities)

Piercecountywaorgcompanionship (Pierce County Parks amp Recreation)

Stompprojectorg (Specialized Training for Military Parents)

Tbiwashingtonorg (Traumatic Brain Injury of Washington)

Thecpnetworkorg (Cerebral Palsy)

Family AssistanceCdcgovncbdddindexhtml (National Center on Birth Defects and Developmen-tal Disabilities (NCBDDD))

Efoodnetorg (Pierce County Food Banks)

Metroparkstacomaorgspecialized

MilitaryOneSourcemil

MyTricarecom (Tricare)

Ssagov (Social Security)

Uhcmilitarywestcom (Tricare Western Region)

Childrenrsquos ServicesNaccrraorgmilitary-families (ChildCare Aware of America)

Nmfaorg (National Military FamilyFamily Association)

Psesdorg (Puget Sound Educational Service District)

Ssp2porg (South Sound Parent2Parent)

FacebookFacebookcomefmpjblm

FacebookcomJBLMFamilyMWR

FacebookcomJBLMcyss

JO

INT BASE LEWIS-McCHO

RD

SE

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VICE MEMBERS DEFENDING A

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EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 4

ldquoREAdyrdquoSuccessful social-emotional adjustment is the foundation for learning Each new school year presents a significant transitionadjustment for our exceptional needs students Letrsquos take a look at their environment as it pertains to person place and timePersonArrange to meet the new teacher prior to the first day of school Be prepared to share a bit about your childrsquos personality and his or her unique needs Include likes and dislikes as well as approaches to learning that work especially well Keep things light and con-versational save the specifics of accommodations services and accountability for the IEP or 504 meeting Think of this introduc-tion as an informal meet and greet Keep it short Focus on the positive Embrace opportuni-ties for your child to engage with peers through summer programs and visits with neighborhood children Ask the teacher if the school offers a buddy system or a peer to peer program for new students

PlaceRequest to tour the school with your child prior to the first day of class particularly in respect to sensory issues Do a ldquodry runrdquo at home Lay out school supplies and ask the child to place them in a backpack Walk together to the bus stop Have conversations about the start of school to de-crease anxiety Remember that ldquopractice makes perfectrdquoTimeAll children measure time through patterns of routine Use pictures and visual charts to reinforce procedures and expecta-tions Ensure information is clear and concise Children derive the most benefit when both the school and the home accurately reflect expectations and processes Bed-time routine is especially criti-cal Children (and parents) need restful sleep And yes according to the National Sleep Founda-tion there is a ldquomagic numberrdquo of hours of sleep to maximize learn-ing support a strong immune system and minimize emotional difficulties They are as follows3-5 years = 11 to 13 hours5-10 years = 10 to 11 hours10-17 years = 85 to 95 hours18+ years = 7 to 9 hours

Staging School Success for Exceptional

Needs Students K-12

ldquoSEtrdquoHomework develops and nurtures positive ldquomind habitsrdquoReduce the hassle of homework with clear routines (therersquos that word again) and incentives Check out this Homework Plan-nerIncentive Sheet by the Na-tional Association of School Psychologists (NASP)httpwwwnasponlineorgre-sourceshome_schoolhworkplan-nerpdfNote the ldquoGeneral rule of thumb for Homeworkrdquo For general education students the guidance is 10 minutes per grade level for example 10 min for 1st grade 50 min for 5th grade Use this as a basis for further discussion with your childrsquos teacher using these guidelines to adjust the workload for the exceptional needs of your childEnsure delivery Many teachers grade on homework received For some of our kiddos losing mis-placing or forgetting is a way of life Check with the teacher regu-larly to make sure itrsquos reaching its destination The delivery method may need to be formally stated as an accommodation in an IEP504You may be familiar with the

EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 5

Staging School Success for Exceptional

Needs Students K-12term executive function (aka

memory reasoning flexibil-ity problem solving planning) Homework if assigned and com-pleted appropriately can support thisCheck out these executive func-tion resources to see what works best in supporting your student throughout the school yearAplus Math ndash improve math skills interactivelyhttpwwwaplusmathcomFunnel Brain ndash gives you a new way to learnhttpwwwfunnelbraincomGraphic Organizershttpwwweducationworldcomtools_templatesindexshtmlgraphicOrganizersPocket Mod - A new way to keep yourself organizedhttpwwwpocketmodcomSticky Notes - Virtual sticky notes to get organized and re-member important things

httpsquareleafnetStudy Blue - Study better learn it fasterhttpwwwstudybluecomStudy Guides and Strategies - Ideas for study habits and time managementhttpwwwstudygsnetTime and Date - Countdown to any date and online timerhttpwwwtimeanddatecomtimerMind in the Making - Executive function life skills tips activities and downloadshttpwwwmindinthemakingorg

ldquoGordquoProgress reports are benchmarks for you to use as a basis to evalu-ate question suggest and recom-mend ways to achieve goals and support the student If your child has an IEP you will get goal-

meeting progress reports around the same time you receive the general report card If behavior plans are in place this would be an appropriate time to review positive and negative trends in-centives and consequencesDo not wait for your annual IEP or 504 meeting to discuss ap-propriate and effective learning for your child IEPs and 504s are created based on scientifically proven documentation and your progress reports are strategic reminders of ensuring account-ability for ongoing monitoring of your childrsquos learningDocument prepared by JBLM Armed Forces Community Ser-vice Exceptional Family Member Program

EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 6

It was 230 pm and we were on our way to Camp Prime Time The ride was beautiful we were driving in the clouds I saw the lake from afar and I knew that this weekend was going to be a great one We arrived and went to check in The lodge was so big and full of fun things to do Immediately I saw the air hockey table and my brother and I ran to jump start the ultimate match We were the first ones there Ms Debbie and Ms Stacie kindly greeted us and showed us to our cab-in It was so much more than I had expected Our cabin was awesome I quickly stole the top bunk and stuck a silly tongue out at my brother Andy My Mom took the big bed on the bottom Andy and my sister Kayla shared the other bunk As soon as we got settled in we checked the schedule of things that we could do There were crazy fun things listed So we went out to go on a little hike before everyone else got there On our short hike we found a waterfall And on our way back we followed the signs to the tree house My original thought was ldquojust a normal tree houserdquo but this one seemed like one from a dream It

Camp primE TimEA Great Weekend by Kelbie Pogoncheff

was so big and grand I couldnrsquot be-lieve my eyes There were a couple of benches and we sat down It was so relaxing and peaceful We heard the dinner bell ring a while later and the four of us scurried on up to the lodge There were a few people we knew there but Mom said we should get to know some new friends So after I got my food I went and sat next to another little girl Her name was Anastasia we both had cheese-burgers After dinner my new friend and I played on the playground As the sun went down Mom said I needed to take a shower and get to bed so we could have an even more fun day on Saturday The next morning breakfast was served at 9 It was French toast and yummy sausage Andy and I set out on a voyage to find gadgets for our scavenger hunt while Kayla and mom stayed back to relax in the cabin Then we went fishing and on a super cool boat ride along the lake When we got back we took a break and went to the arts and crafts table They had some wicked things we could make First I made a tiny (fake) fire of my own since there

was a fire ban on the mountain this year Then I made wind chimes that my Dad would like All the stuff we used were things that we found on our hike too At lunch I had grilled cheese Anastasia and I sat with another little boy named Indy They were so fun After we were done eating we played a crazy board game and in case yoursquore wondering Indy won My newfound friends and I went back to the arts table to make a butterfly feeder and a camp poster It was funny when I accidentally made mine upside-down Dinner was great We ate spaghetti After dinner we sat around the camp fire (a big one from the art table) and sang songs while eating srsquomores and drinking hot chocolate After we ran out of songs to sing we watched a movie in the lodge It was a good movie but Mom said I fell asleep and that she carried me back to the cabin for a good nightrsquos rest I woke up early that morning so that I could have more time to play with Anastasia We sat together again for a breakfast of waffles While we were eating they an-nounced the winners of the scaven-

EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 7

Camp primE TimEA Great Weekend by Kelbie Pogoncheff

ger hunt I got 3rd place and got a re-ally cute necklace Afterwards Mom made me pack my bags Our lunch was served in ldquoto gordquo bags to take on the road I said goodbye to Indy and Anastasia Ms Debbie and Ms Stacie Then we left I was sad that the weekend was over but so glad it happened because it was great Mom says we can go to the Galaxy Warriors day camp in August and maybe next year we might get lucky enough to go to Camp Prime Time AGAIN And this time Dad can come too

On behalf of our families who at-tended Camp Prime Time this year we would like to thank all of our Equity volunteers Jim and Julie Jackson Jessica Jackson Ernest and Joy Rabot Pete and Debbi Calkins Aryianna amp Sabrina Calkins Ken and Kathy Francis Wid Hall Scott Deuel and Kyle Schimmel

EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 8

efmp-camp-jblm-2015eventbritecom

Galaxy Warriors

of american

lake

EFMP CAMP

2015

JBLM

efmP camPauG 21-23

shoreline Park Day camPauG 22

Armed Forces Bank

Sponsorship does not imply federal

endorsement

EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 9

EFMP Enrollment Process

Birth To Three Early Intervention Programs

Contact the Lead Agency for your county for a referral for services Family Resource CoordinationPierce County 253-798-3790South Sound Parent To ParentThurston County 360-352-1126Holly Ridge CenterKitsap and Mason counties 360-373-2536Community Health Access Program (CHAP)King County 206-284-0331

Support Groups for You amp Yours

If your Family member has a health condi-tion that necessitates a specialist or spe-cialty clinic he or she MUST be enrolled in EFMP under medical DD Form 2792 If your child has an IEP (Individualized Education Program) or 504 plan he or she must be enrolled in EFMP under educa-tion DD Form 2792-1 Enrollment forms for EFMP are renewed every three years or sooner if there are significant changes

Disenrollment is not automatic upon expi-ration it is required for a change in marital status or a significant improvement that no longer warrants enrollment

Army mdash Submit your completed enroll-ment forms to the EFMP office located in the Madigan Nursing Tower on the first floor left side just past the chapel room 1-28-17 For questions regarding enroll-ment or overseas screenings please call 253-968-025413704355 This office is closed on Thursdays

Air Force mdash Submit your completed enrollment forms to the SNC office 62nd Medical Clinic first floor of Airmanrsquos Clinic Bioenvironmental hallway secondthird office on left For a PCS screening or for questions call TSGT Michelle Sutton at 253-982-3350 Lois Fisher is the Special Needs Coordinator at 253-982-5568 Open Monday Tuesday Friday 0800-1530 Wednesday 0800-1100 Closed 2nd Tues-day 1200 ndash 1530 Closed on Thursday For Air Force Respite Care contact the Ser-vicemember amp Family Readiness Center at 253-982-2695

EFMP Family Support Services Bldg 2140 Waller Hall Room 400 JBLM-Lewis Main Bldg 552 Servicemember amp Family Readiness Center JBLM-McChord Field Installation and local resources and ser-vices housing and school issues IEP504 plans respite care systems navigation advocacy support groups monthly newsletter disability services and Special Needs Accommodation Process are avail-able for all Army and Air Force EFMP Families

SPECIAL FAMILIES OF PIERCE COUNTY

ment recovery and wellness hous-ing independent living and veter-ansrsquo services

PURPASA family support group open toall (parents children and helpingprofessionals) for individuals withAutism Participants meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month during theschool year from 630 - 800 pm There is no meeting in July or Au-gust For more information please contact PAVE at 253-565-2266 Susan Jackson sjacksonwapaveorg or Sybille Whiteswhitewapaveorg

TACIDTacoma Area Coalition of Individu-als with Disabilities promotes the independence of individuals with disabilities It is located at 6315 South 19th Street Tacoma Call 253-565-9000 for further information The website is wwwtacidorg and has a program link to an extensive schedule of workshops and support groups for peer support employ-

the corner of 15th and Pacific Av-enue Street parking is free after 6 pm Childcare is limited and pre-registration is required each month To RSVP go to wwwexceptional-familiesorgeventshtml Contact Angela Fish at specialfamiliespcgmailcom for further information

Special Families of Pierce County (SFPC) is a support group for families with special needs children in the South Sound regionMeetings are held on the second Thursday of the month from 600-800 pm at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma 1501 Pacific Avenue on

EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 10

Resources

Individuals With DisabilitiesAcommonvoiceorg (Counseling)

Addresourcesorg (ADDADHD)

Autismsocietyofwaorg (Autism)

Autismspeaksorg (Autism)

Biorxhemophiliacom (Bleeding disorders)

Exceptional-familiesorg (SN Support Group)

Featwaorg (Autism)

Glutennet (Gluten Intolerance Group)

Hsdcorg (Hearing Speech and Deafness Center)

Pc2onlineorg (PC2 for Developmental Dis-abilities)

Piercecountywaorgcompanionship (Pierce County Parks amp Recreation)

Stompprojectorg (Specialized Training for Military Parents)

Tbiwashingtonorg (Traumatic Brain Injury of Washington)

Thecpnetworkorg (Cerebral Palsy)

Family AssistanceCdcgovncbdddindexhtml (National Center on Birth Defects and Developmen-tal Disabilities (NCBDDD))

Efoodnetorg (Pierce County Food Banks)

Metroparkstacomaorgspecialized

MilitaryOneSourcemil

MyTricarecom (Tricare)

Ssagov (Social Security)

Uhcmilitarywestcom (Tricare Western Region)

Childrenrsquos ServicesNaccrraorgmilitary-families (ChildCare Aware of America)

Nmfaorg (National Military FamilyFamily Association)

Psesdorg (Puget Sound Educational Service District)

Ssp2porg (South Sound Parent2Parent)

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Staging School Success for Exceptional

Needs Students K-12term executive function (aka

memory reasoning flexibil-ity problem solving planning) Homework if assigned and com-pleted appropriately can support thisCheck out these executive func-tion resources to see what works best in supporting your student throughout the school yearAplus Math ndash improve math skills interactivelyhttpwwwaplusmathcomFunnel Brain ndash gives you a new way to learnhttpwwwfunnelbraincomGraphic Organizershttpwwweducationworldcomtools_templatesindexshtmlgraphicOrganizersPocket Mod - A new way to keep yourself organizedhttpwwwpocketmodcomSticky Notes - Virtual sticky notes to get organized and re-member important things

httpsquareleafnetStudy Blue - Study better learn it fasterhttpwwwstudybluecomStudy Guides and Strategies - Ideas for study habits and time managementhttpwwwstudygsnetTime and Date - Countdown to any date and online timerhttpwwwtimeanddatecomtimerMind in the Making - Executive function life skills tips activities and downloadshttpwwwmindinthemakingorg

ldquoGordquoProgress reports are benchmarks for you to use as a basis to evalu-ate question suggest and recom-mend ways to achieve goals and support the student If your child has an IEP you will get goal-

meeting progress reports around the same time you receive the general report card If behavior plans are in place this would be an appropriate time to review positive and negative trends in-centives and consequencesDo not wait for your annual IEP or 504 meeting to discuss ap-propriate and effective learning for your child IEPs and 504s are created based on scientifically proven documentation and your progress reports are strategic reminders of ensuring account-ability for ongoing monitoring of your childrsquos learningDocument prepared by JBLM Armed Forces Community Ser-vice Exceptional Family Member Program

EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 6

It was 230 pm and we were on our way to Camp Prime Time The ride was beautiful we were driving in the clouds I saw the lake from afar and I knew that this weekend was going to be a great one We arrived and went to check in The lodge was so big and full of fun things to do Immediately I saw the air hockey table and my brother and I ran to jump start the ultimate match We were the first ones there Ms Debbie and Ms Stacie kindly greeted us and showed us to our cab-in It was so much more than I had expected Our cabin was awesome I quickly stole the top bunk and stuck a silly tongue out at my brother Andy My Mom took the big bed on the bottom Andy and my sister Kayla shared the other bunk As soon as we got settled in we checked the schedule of things that we could do There were crazy fun things listed So we went out to go on a little hike before everyone else got there On our short hike we found a waterfall And on our way back we followed the signs to the tree house My original thought was ldquojust a normal tree houserdquo but this one seemed like one from a dream It

Camp primE TimEA Great Weekend by Kelbie Pogoncheff

was so big and grand I couldnrsquot be-lieve my eyes There were a couple of benches and we sat down It was so relaxing and peaceful We heard the dinner bell ring a while later and the four of us scurried on up to the lodge There were a few people we knew there but Mom said we should get to know some new friends So after I got my food I went and sat next to another little girl Her name was Anastasia we both had cheese-burgers After dinner my new friend and I played on the playground As the sun went down Mom said I needed to take a shower and get to bed so we could have an even more fun day on Saturday The next morning breakfast was served at 9 It was French toast and yummy sausage Andy and I set out on a voyage to find gadgets for our scavenger hunt while Kayla and mom stayed back to relax in the cabin Then we went fishing and on a super cool boat ride along the lake When we got back we took a break and went to the arts and crafts table They had some wicked things we could make First I made a tiny (fake) fire of my own since there

was a fire ban on the mountain this year Then I made wind chimes that my Dad would like All the stuff we used were things that we found on our hike too At lunch I had grilled cheese Anastasia and I sat with another little boy named Indy They were so fun After we were done eating we played a crazy board game and in case yoursquore wondering Indy won My newfound friends and I went back to the arts table to make a butterfly feeder and a camp poster It was funny when I accidentally made mine upside-down Dinner was great We ate spaghetti After dinner we sat around the camp fire (a big one from the art table) and sang songs while eating srsquomores and drinking hot chocolate After we ran out of songs to sing we watched a movie in the lodge It was a good movie but Mom said I fell asleep and that she carried me back to the cabin for a good nightrsquos rest I woke up early that morning so that I could have more time to play with Anastasia We sat together again for a breakfast of waffles While we were eating they an-nounced the winners of the scaven-

EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 7

Camp primE TimEA Great Weekend by Kelbie Pogoncheff

ger hunt I got 3rd place and got a re-ally cute necklace Afterwards Mom made me pack my bags Our lunch was served in ldquoto gordquo bags to take on the road I said goodbye to Indy and Anastasia Ms Debbie and Ms Stacie Then we left I was sad that the weekend was over but so glad it happened because it was great Mom says we can go to the Galaxy Warriors day camp in August and maybe next year we might get lucky enough to go to Camp Prime Time AGAIN And this time Dad can come too

On behalf of our families who at-tended Camp Prime Time this year we would like to thank all of our Equity volunteers Jim and Julie Jackson Jessica Jackson Ernest and Joy Rabot Pete and Debbi Calkins Aryianna amp Sabrina Calkins Ken and Kathy Francis Wid Hall Scott Deuel and Kyle Schimmel

EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 8

efmp-camp-jblm-2015eventbritecom

Galaxy Warriors

of american

lake

EFMP CAMP

2015

JBLM

efmP camPauG 21-23

shoreline Park Day camPauG 22

Armed Forces Bank

Sponsorship does not imply federal

endorsement

EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 9

EFMP Enrollment Process

Birth To Three Early Intervention Programs

Contact the Lead Agency for your county for a referral for services Family Resource CoordinationPierce County 253-798-3790South Sound Parent To ParentThurston County 360-352-1126Holly Ridge CenterKitsap and Mason counties 360-373-2536Community Health Access Program (CHAP)King County 206-284-0331

Support Groups for You amp Yours

If your Family member has a health condi-tion that necessitates a specialist or spe-cialty clinic he or she MUST be enrolled in EFMP under medical DD Form 2792 If your child has an IEP (Individualized Education Program) or 504 plan he or she must be enrolled in EFMP under educa-tion DD Form 2792-1 Enrollment forms for EFMP are renewed every three years or sooner if there are significant changes

Disenrollment is not automatic upon expi-ration it is required for a change in marital status or a significant improvement that no longer warrants enrollment

Army mdash Submit your completed enroll-ment forms to the EFMP office located in the Madigan Nursing Tower on the first floor left side just past the chapel room 1-28-17 For questions regarding enroll-ment or overseas screenings please call 253-968-025413704355 This office is closed on Thursdays

Air Force mdash Submit your completed enrollment forms to the SNC office 62nd Medical Clinic first floor of Airmanrsquos Clinic Bioenvironmental hallway secondthird office on left For a PCS screening or for questions call TSGT Michelle Sutton at 253-982-3350 Lois Fisher is the Special Needs Coordinator at 253-982-5568 Open Monday Tuesday Friday 0800-1530 Wednesday 0800-1100 Closed 2nd Tues-day 1200 ndash 1530 Closed on Thursday For Air Force Respite Care contact the Ser-vicemember amp Family Readiness Center at 253-982-2695

EFMP Family Support Services Bldg 2140 Waller Hall Room 400 JBLM-Lewis Main Bldg 552 Servicemember amp Family Readiness Center JBLM-McChord Field Installation and local resources and ser-vices housing and school issues IEP504 plans respite care systems navigation advocacy support groups monthly newsletter disability services and Special Needs Accommodation Process are avail-able for all Army and Air Force EFMP Families

SPECIAL FAMILIES OF PIERCE COUNTY

ment recovery and wellness hous-ing independent living and veter-ansrsquo services

PURPASA family support group open toall (parents children and helpingprofessionals) for individuals withAutism Participants meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month during theschool year from 630 - 800 pm There is no meeting in July or Au-gust For more information please contact PAVE at 253-565-2266 Susan Jackson sjacksonwapaveorg or Sybille Whiteswhitewapaveorg

TACIDTacoma Area Coalition of Individu-als with Disabilities promotes the independence of individuals with disabilities It is located at 6315 South 19th Street Tacoma Call 253-565-9000 for further information The website is wwwtacidorg and has a program link to an extensive schedule of workshops and support groups for peer support employ-

the corner of 15th and Pacific Av-enue Street parking is free after 6 pm Childcare is limited and pre-registration is required each month To RSVP go to wwwexceptional-familiesorgeventshtml Contact Angela Fish at specialfamiliespcgmailcom for further information

Special Families of Pierce County (SFPC) is a support group for families with special needs children in the South Sound regionMeetings are held on the second Thursday of the month from 600-800 pm at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma 1501 Pacific Avenue on

EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 10

Resources

Individuals With DisabilitiesAcommonvoiceorg (Counseling)

Addresourcesorg (ADDADHD)

Autismsocietyofwaorg (Autism)

Autismspeaksorg (Autism)

Biorxhemophiliacom (Bleeding disorders)

Exceptional-familiesorg (SN Support Group)

Featwaorg (Autism)

Glutennet (Gluten Intolerance Group)

Hsdcorg (Hearing Speech and Deafness Center)

Pc2onlineorg (PC2 for Developmental Dis-abilities)

Piercecountywaorgcompanionship (Pierce County Parks amp Recreation)

Stompprojectorg (Specialized Training for Military Parents)

Tbiwashingtonorg (Traumatic Brain Injury of Washington)

Thecpnetworkorg (Cerebral Palsy)

Family AssistanceCdcgovncbdddindexhtml (National Center on Birth Defects and Developmen-tal Disabilities (NCBDDD))

Efoodnetorg (Pierce County Food Banks)

Metroparkstacomaorgspecialized

MilitaryOneSourcemil

MyTricarecom (Tricare)

Ssagov (Social Security)

Uhcmilitarywestcom (Tricare Western Region)

Childrenrsquos ServicesNaccrraorgmilitary-families (ChildCare Aware of America)

Nmfaorg (National Military FamilyFamily Association)

Psesdorg (Puget Sound Educational Service District)

Ssp2porg (South Sound Parent2Parent)

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EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 6

It was 230 pm and we were on our way to Camp Prime Time The ride was beautiful we were driving in the clouds I saw the lake from afar and I knew that this weekend was going to be a great one We arrived and went to check in The lodge was so big and full of fun things to do Immediately I saw the air hockey table and my brother and I ran to jump start the ultimate match We were the first ones there Ms Debbie and Ms Stacie kindly greeted us and showed us to our cab-in It was so much more than I had expected Our cabin was awesome I quickly stole the top bunk and stuck a silly tongue out at my brother Andy My Mom took the big bed on the bottom Andy and my sister Kayla shared the other bunk As soon as we got settled in we checked the schedule of things that we could do There were crazy fun things listed So we went out to go on a little hike before everyone else got there On our short hike we found a waterfall And on our way back we followed the signs to the tree house My original thought was ldquojust a normal tree houserdquo but this one seemed like one from a dream It

Camp primE TimEA Great Weekend by Kelbie Pogoncheff

was so big and grand I couldnrsquot be-lieve my eyes There were a couple of benches and we sat down It was so relaxing and peaceful We heard the dinner bell ring a while later and the four of us scurried on up to the lodge There were a few people we knew there but Mom said we should get to know some new friends So after I got my food I went and sat next to another little girl Her name was Anastasia we both had cheese-burgers After dinner my new friend and I played on the playground As the sun went down Mom said I needed to take a shower and get to bed so we could have an even more fun day on Saturday The next morning breakfast was served at 9 It was French toast and yummy sausage Andy and I set out on a voyage to find gadgets for our scavenger hunt while Kayla and mom stayed back to relax in the cabin Then we went fishing and on a super cool boat ride along the lake When we got back we took a break and went to the arts and crafts table They had some wicked things we could make First I made a tiny (fake) fire of my own since there

was a fire ban on the mountain this year Then I made wind chimes that my Dad would like All the stuff we used were things that we found on our hike too At lunch I had grilled cheese Anastasia and I sat with another little boy named Indy They were so fun After we were done eating we played a crazy board game and in case yoursquore wondering Indy won My newfound friends and I went back to the arts table to make a butterfly feeder and a camp poster It was funny when I accidentally made mine upside-down Dinner was great We ate spaghetti After dinner we sat around the camp fire (a big one from the art table) and sang songs while eating srsquomores and drinking hot chocolate After we ran out of songs to sing we watched a movie in the lodge It was a good movie but Mom said I fell asleep and that she carried me back to the cabin for a good nightrsquos rest I woke up early that morning so that I could have more time to play with Anastasia We sat together again for a breakfast of waffles While we were eating they an-nounced the winners of the scaven-

EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 7

Camp primE TimEA Great Weekend by Kelbie Pogoncheff

ger hunt I got 3rd place and got a re-ally cute necklace Afterwards Mom made me pack my bags Our lunch was served in ldquoto gordquo bags to take on the road I said goodbye to Indy and Anastasia Ms Debbie and Ms Stacie Then we left I was sad that the weekend was over but so glad it happened because it was great Mom says we can go to the Galaxy Warriors day camp in August and maybe next year we might get lucky enough to go to Camp Prime Time AGAIN And this time Dad can come too

On behalf of our families who at-tended Camp Prime Time this year we would like to thank all of our Equity volunteers Jim and Julie Jackson Jessica Jackson Ernest and Joy Rabot Pete and Debbi Calkins Aryianna amp Sabrina Calkins Ken and Kathy Francis Wid Hall Scott Deuel and Kyle Schimmel

EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 8

efmp-camp-jblm-2015eventbritecom

Galaxy Warriors

of american

lake

EFMP CAMP

2015

JBLM

efmP camPauG 21-23

shoreline Park Day camPauG 22

Armed Forces Bank

Sponsorship does not imply federal

endorsement

EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 9

EFMP Enrollment Process

Birth To Three Early Intervention Programs

Contact the Lead Agency for your county for a referral for services Family Resource CoordinationPierce County 253-798-3790South Sound Parent To ParentThurston County 360-352-1126Holly Ridge CenterKitsap and Mason counties 360-373-2536Community Health Access Program (CHAP)King County 206-284-0331

Support Groups for You amp Yours

If your Family member has a health condi-tion that necessitates a specialist or spe-cialty clinic he or she MUST be enrolled in EFMP under medical DD Form 2792 If your child has an IEP (Individualized Education Program) or 504 plan he or she must be enrolled in EFMP under educa-tion DD Form 2792-1 Enrollment forms for EFMP are renewed every three years or sooner if there are significant changes

Disenrollment is not automatic upon expi-ration it is required for a change in marital status or a significant improvement that no longer warrants enrollment

Army mdash Submit your completed enroll-ment forms to the EFMP office located in the Madigan Nursing Tower on the first floor left side just past the chapel room 1-28-17 For questions regarding enroll-ment or overseas screenings please call 253-968-025413704355 This office is closed on Thursdays

Air Force mdash Submit your completed enrollment forms to the SNC office 62nd Medical Clinic first floor of Airmanrsquos Clinic Bioenvironmental hallway secondthird office on left For a PCS screening or for questions call TSGT Michelle Sutton at 253-982-3350 Lois Fisher is the Special Needs Coordinator at 253-982-5568 Open Monday Tuesday Friday 0800-1530 Wednesday 0800-1100 Closed 2nd Tues-day 1200 ndash 1530 Closed on Thursday For Air Force Respite Care contact the Ser-vicemember amp Family Readiness Center at 253-982-2695

EFMP Family Support Services Bldg 2140 Waller Hall Room 400 JBLM-Lewis Main Bldg 552 Servicemember amp Family Readiness Center JBLM-McChord Field Installation and local resources and ser-vices housing and school issues IEP504 plans respite care systems navigation advocacy support groups monthly newsletter disability services and Special Needs Accommodation Process are avail-able for all Army and Air Force EFMP Families

SPECIAL FAMILIES OF PIERCE COUNTY

ment recovery and wellness hous-ing independent living and veter-ansrsquo services

PURPASA family support group open toall (parents children and helpingprofessionals) for individuals withAutism Participants meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month during theschool year from 630 - 800 pm There is no meeting in July or Au-gust For more information please contact PAVE at 253-565-2266 Susan Jackson sjacksonwapaveorg or Sybille Whiteswhitewapaveorg

TACIDTacoma Area Coalition of Individu-als with Disabilities promotes the independence of individuals with disabilities It is located at 6315 South 19th Street Tacoma Call 253-565-9000 for further information The website is wwwtacidorg and has a program link to an extensive schedule of workshops and support groups for peer support employ-

the corner of 15th and Pacific Av-enue Street parking is free after 6 pm Childcare is limited and pre-registration is required each month To RSVP go to wwwexceptional-familiesorgeventshtml Contact Angela Fish at specialfamiliespcgmailcom for further information

Special Families of Pierce County (SFPC) is a support group for families with special needs children in the South Sound regionMeetings are held on the second Thursday of the month from 600-800 pm at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma 1501 Pacific Avenue on

EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 10

Resources

Individuals With DisabilitiesAcommonvoiceorg (Counseling)

Addresourcesorg (ADDADHD)

Autismsocietyofwaorg (Autism)

Autismspeaksorg (Autism)

Biorxhemophiliacom (Bleeding disorders)

Exceptional-familiesorg (SN Support Group)

Featwaorg (Autism)

Glutennet (Gluten Intolerance Group)

Hsdcorg (Hearing Speech and Deafness Center)

Pc2onlineorg (PC2 for Developmental Dis-abilities)

Piercecountywaorgcompanionship (Pierce County Parks amp Recreation)

Stompprojectorg (Specialized Training for Military Parents)

Tbiwashingtonorg (Traumatic Brain Injury of Washington)

Thecpnetworkorg (Cerebral Palsy)

Family AssistanceCdcgovncbdddindexhtml (National Center on Birth Defects and Developmen-tal Disabilities (NCBDDD))

Efoodnetorg (Pierce County Food Banks)

Metroparkstacomaorgspecialized

MilitaryOneSourcemil

MyTricarecom (Tricare)

Ssagov (Social Security)

Uhcmilitarywestcom (Tricare Western Region)

Childrenrsquos ServicesNaccrraorgmilitary-families (ChildCare Aware of America)

Nmfaorg (National Military FamilyFamily Association)

Psesdorg (Puget Sound Educational Service District)

Ssp2porg (South Sound Parent2Parent)

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EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 7

Camp primE TimEA Great Weekend by Kelbie Pogoncheff

ger hunt I got 3rd place and got a re-ally cute necklace Afterwards Mom made me pack my bags Our lunch was served in ldquoto gordquo bags to take on the road I said goodbye to Indy and Anastasia Ms Debbie and Ms Stacie Then we left I was sad that the weekend was over but so glad it happened because it was great Mom says we can go to the Galaxy Warriors day camp in August and maybe next year we might get lucky enough to go to Camp Prime Time AGAIN And this time Dad can come too

On behalf of our families who at-tended Camp Prime Time this year we would like to thank all of our Equity volunteers Jim and Julie Jackson Jessica Jackson Ernest and Joy Rabot Pete and Debbi Calkins Aryianna amp Sabrina Calkins Ken and Kathy Francis Wid Hall Scott Deuel and Kyle Schimmel

EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 8

efmp-camp-jblm-2015eventbritecom

Galaxy Warriors

of american

lake

EFMP CAMP

2015

JBLM

efmP camPauG 21-23

shoreline Park Day camPauG 22

Armed Forces Bank

Sponsorship does not imply federal

endorsement

EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 9

EFMP Enrollment Process

Birth To Three Early Intervention Programs

Contact the Lead Agency for your county for a referral for services Family Resource CoordinationPierce County 253-798-3790South Sound Parent To ParentThurston County 360-352-1126Holly Ridge CenterKitsap and Mason counties 360-373-2536Community Health Access Program (CHAP)King County 206-284-0331

Support Groups for You amp Yours

If your Family member has a health condi-tion that necessitates a specialist or spe-cialty clinic he or she MUST be enrolled in EFMP under medical DD Form 2792 If your child has an IEP (Individualized Education Program) or 504 plan he or she must be enrolled in EFMP under educa-tion DD Form 2792-1 Enrollment forms for EFMP are renewed every three years or sooner if there are significant changes

Disenrollment is not automatic upon expi-ration it is required for a change in marital status or a significant improvement that no longer warrants enrollment

Army mdash Submit your completed enroll-ment forms to the EFMP office located in the Madigan Nursing Tower on the first floor left side just past the chapel room 1-28-17 For questions regarding enroll-ment or overseas screenings please call 253-968-025413704355 This office is closed on Thursdays

Air Force mdash Submit your completed enrollment forms to the SNC office 62nd Medical Clinic first floor of Airmanrsquos Clinic Bioenvironmental hallway secondthird office on left For a PCS screening or for questions call TSGT Michelle Sutton at 253-982-3350 Lois Fisher is the Special Needs Coordinator at 253-982-5568 Open Monday Tuesday Friday 0800-1530 Wednesday 0800-1100 Closed 2nd Tues-day 1200 ndash 1530 Closed on Thursday For Air Force Respite Care contact the Ser-vicemember amp Family Readiness Center at 253-982-2695

EFMP Family Support Services Bldg 2140 Waller Hall Room 400 JBLM-Lewis Main Bldg 552 Servicemember amp Family Readiness Center JBLM-McChord Field Installation and local resources and ser-vices housing and school issues IEP504 plans respite care systems navigation advocacy support groups monthly newsletter disability services and Special Needs Accommodation Process are avail-able for all Army and Air Force EFMP Families

SPECIAL FAMILIES OF PIERCE COUNTY

ment recovery and wellness hous-ing independent living and veter-ansrsquo services

PURPASA family support group open toall (parents children and helpingprofessionals) for individuals withAutism Participants meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month during theschool year from 630 - 800 pm There is no meeting in July or Au-gust For more information please contact PAVE at 253-565-2266 Susan Jackson sjacksonwapaveorg or Sybille Whiteswhitewapaveorg

TACIDTacoma Area Coalition of Individu-als with Disabilities promotes the independence of individuals with disabilities It is located at 6315 South 19th Street Tacoma Call 253-565-9000 for further information The website is wwwtacidorg and has a program link to an extensive schedule of workshops and support groups for peer support employ-

the corner of 15th and Pacific Av-enue Street parking is free after 6 pm Childcare is limited and pre-registration is required each month To RSVP go to wwwexceptional-familiesorgeventshtml Contact Angela Fish at specialfamiliespcgmailcom for further information

Special Families of Pierce County (SFPC) is a support group for families with special needs children in the South Sound regionMeetings are held on the second Thursday of the month from 600-800 pm at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma 1501 Pacific Avenue on

EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 10

Resources

Individuals With DisabilitiesAcommonvoiceorg (Counseling)

Addresourcesorg (ADDADHD)

Autismsocietyofwaorg (Autism)

Autismspeaksorg (Autism)

Biorxhemophiliacom (Bleeding disorders)

Exceptional-familiesorg (SN Support Group)

Featwaorg (Autism)

Glutennet (Gluten Intolerance Group)

Hsdcorg (Hearing Speech and Deafness Center)

Pc2onlineorg (PC2 for Developmental Dis-abilities)

Piercecountywaorgcompanionship (Pierce County Parks amp Recreation)

Stompprojectorg (Specialized Training for Military Parents)

Tbiwashingtonorg (Traumatic Brain Injury of Washington)

Thecpnetworkorg (Cerebral Palsy)

Family AssistanceCdcgovncbdddindexhtml (National Center on Birth Defects and Developmen-tal Disabilities (NCBDDD))

Efoodnetorg (Pierce County Food Banks)

Metroparkstacomaorgspecialized

MilitaryOneSourcemil

MyTricarecom (Tricare)

Ssagov (Social Security)

Uhcmilitarywestcom (Tricare Western Region)

Childrenrsquos ServicesNaccrraorgmilitary-families (ChildCare Aware of America)

Nmfaorg (National Military FamilyFamily Association)

Psesdorg (Puget Sound Educational Service District)

Ssp2porg (South Sound Parent2Parent)

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EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 8

efmp-camp-jblm-2015eventbritecom

Galaxy Warriors

of american

lake

EFMP CAMP

2015

JBLM

efmP camPauG 21-23

shoreline Park Day camPauG 22

Armed Forces Bank

Sponsorship does not imply federal

endorsement

EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 9

EFMP Enrollment Process

Birth To Three Early Intervention Programs

Contact the Lead Agency for your county for a referral for services Family Resource CoordinationPierce County 253-798-3790South Sound Parent To ParentThurston County 360-352-1126Holly Ridge CenterKitsap and Mason counties 360-373-2536Community Health Access Program (CHAP)King County 206-284-0331

Support Groups for You amp Yours

If your Family member has a health condi-tion that necessitates a specialist or spe-cialty clinic he or she MUST be enrolled in EFMP under medical DD Form 2792 If your child has an IEP (Individualized Education Program) or 504 plan he or she must be enrolled in EFMP under educa-tion DD Form 2792-1 Enrollment forms for EFMP are renewed every three years or sooner if there are significant changes

Disenrollment is not automatic upon expi-ration it is required for a change in marital status or a significant improvement that no longer warrants enrollment

Army mdash Submit your completed enroll-ment forms to the EFMP office located in the Madigan Nursing Tower on the first floor left side just past the chapel room 1-28-17 For questions regarding enroll-ment or overseas screenings please call 253-968-025413704355 This office is closed on Thursdays

Air Force mdash Submit your completed enrollment forms to the SNC office 62nd Medical Clinic first floor of Airmanrsquos Clinic Bioenvironmental hallway secondthird office on left For a PCS screening or for questions call TSGT Michelle Sutton at 253-982-3350 Lois Fisher is the Special Needs Coordinator at 253-982-5568 Open Monday Tuesday Friday 0800-1530 Wednesday 0800-1100 Closed 2nd Tues-day 1200 ndash 1530 Closed on Thursday For Air Force Respite Care contact the Ser-vicemember amp Family Readiness Center at 253-982-2695

EFMP Family Support Services Bldg 2140 Waller Hall Room 400 JBLM-Lewis Main Bldg 552 Servicemember amp Family Readiness Center JBLM-McChord Field Installation and local resources and ser-vices housing and school issues IEP504 plans respite care systems navigation advocacy support groups monthly newsletter disability services and Special Needs Accommodation Process are avail-able for all Army and Air Force EFMP Families

SPECIAL FAMILIES OF PIERCE COUNTY

ment recovery and wellness hous-ing independent living and veter-ansrsquo services

PURPASA family support group open toall (parents children and helpingprofessionals) for individuals withAutism Participants meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month during theschool year from 630 - 800 pm There is no meeting in July or Au-gust For more information please contact PAVE at 253-565-2266 Susan Jackson sjacksonwapaveorg or Sybille Whiteswhitewapaveorg

TACIDTacoma Area Coalition of Individu-als with Disabilities promotes the independence of individuals with disabilities It is located at 6315 South 19th Street Tacoma Call 253-565-9000 for further information The website is wwwtacidorg and has a program link to an extensive schedule of workshops and support groups for peer support employ-

the corner of 15th and Pacific Av-enue Street parking is free after 6 pm Childcare is limited and pre-registration is required each month To RSVP go to wwwexceptional-familiesorgeventshtml Contact Angela Fish at specialfamiliespcgmailcom for further information

Special Families of Pierce County (SFPC) is a support group for families with special needs children in the South Sound regionMeetings are held on the second Thursday of the month from 600-800 pm at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma 1501 Pacific Avenue on

EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 10

Resources

Individuals With DisabilitiesAcommonvoiceorg (Counseling)

Addresourcesorg (ADDADHD)

Autismsocietyofwaorg (Autism)

Autismspeaksorg (Autism)

Biorxhemophiliacom (Bleeding disorders)

Exceptional-familiesorg (SN Support Group)

Featwaorg (Autism)

Glutennet (Gluten Intolerance Group)

Hsdcorg (Hearing Speech and Deafness Center)

Pc2onlineorg (PC2 for Developmental Dis-abilities)

Piercecountywaorgcompanionship (Pierce County Parks amp Recreation)

Stompprojectorg (Specialized Training for Military Parents)

Tbiwashingtonorg (Traumatic Brain Injury of Washington)

Thecpnetworkorg (Cerebral Palsy)

Family AssistanceCdcgovncbdddindexhtml (National Center on Birth Defects and Developmen-tal Disabilities (NCBDDD))

Efoodnetorg (Pierce County Food Banks)

Metroparkstacomaorgspecialized

MilitaryOneSourcemil

MyTricarecom (Tricare)

Ssagov (Social Security)

Uhcmilitarywestcom (Tricare Western Region)

Childrenrsquos ServicesNaccrraorgmilitary-families (ChildCare Aware of America)

Nmfaorg (National Military FamilyFamily Association)

Psesdorg (Puget Sound Educational Service District)

Ssp2porg (South Sound Parent2Parent)

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EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 9

EFMP Enrollment Process

Birth To Three Early Intervention Programs

Contact the Lead Agency for your county for a referral for services Family Resource CoordinationPierce County 253-798-3790South Sound Parent To ParentThurston County 360-352-1126Holly Ridge CenterKitsap and Mason counties 360-373-2536Community Health Access Program (CHAP)King County 206-284-0331

Support Groups for You amp Yours

If your Family member has a health condi-tion that necessitates a specialist or spe-cialty clinic he or she MUST be enrolled in EFMP under medical DD Form 2792 If your child has an IEP (Individualized Education Program) or 504 plan he or she must be enrolled in EFMP under educa-tion DD Form 2792-1 Enrollment forms for EFMP are renewed every three years or sooner if there are significant changes

Disenrollment is not automatic upon expi-ration it is required for a change in marital status or a significant improvement that no longer warrants enrollment

Army mdash Submit your completed enroll-ment forms to the EFMP office located in the Madigan Nursing Tower on the first floor left side just past the chapel room 1-28-17 For questions regarding enroll-ment or overseas screenings please call 253-968-025413704355 This office is closed on Thursdays

Air Force mdash Submit your completed enrollment forms to the SNC office 62nd Medical Clinic first floor of Airmanrsquos Clinic Bioenvironmental hallway secondthird office on left For a PCS screening or for questions call TSGT Michelle Sutton at 253-982-3350 Lois Fisher is the Special Needs Coordinator at 253-982-5568 Open Monday Tuesday Friday 0800-1530 Wednesday 0800-1100 Closed 2nd Tues-day 1200 ndash 1530 Closed on Thursday For Air Force Respite Care contact the Ser-vicemember amp Family Readiness Center at 253-982-2695

EFMP Family Support Services Bldg 2140 Waller Hall Room 400 JBLM-Lewis Main Bldg 552 Servicemember amp Family Readiness Center JBLM-McChord Field Installation and local resources and ser-vices housing and school issues IEP504 plans respite care systems navigation advocacy support groups monthly newsletter disability services and Special Needs Accommodation Process are avail-able for all Army and Air Force EFMP Families

SPECIAL FAMILIES OF PIERCE COUNTY

ment recovery and wellness hous-ing independent living and veter-ansrsquo services

PURPASA family support group open toall (parents children and helpingprofessionals) for individuals withAutism Participants meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month during theschool year from 630 - 800 pm There is no meeting in July or Au-gust For more information please contact PAVE at 253-565-2266 Susan Jackson sjacksonwapaveorg or Sybille Whiteswhitewapaveorg

TACIDTacoma Area Coalition of Individu-als with Disabilities promotes the independence of individuals with disabilities It is located at 6315 South 19th Street Tacoma Call 253-565-9000 for further information The website is wwwtacidorg and has a program link to an extensive schedule of workshops and support groups for peer support employ-

the corner of 15th and Pacific Av-enue Street parking is free after 6 pm Childcare is limited and pre-registration is required each month To RSVP go to wwwexceptional-familiesorgeventshtml Contact Angela Fish at specialfamiliespcgmailcom for further information

Special Families of Pierce County (SFPC) is a support group for families with special needs children in the South Sound regionMeetings are held on the second Thursday of the month from 600-800 pm at the Childrenrsquos Museum of Tacoma 1501 Pacific Avenue on

EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 10

Resources

Individuals With DisabilitiesAcommonvoiceorg (Counseling)

Addresourcesorg (ADDADHD)

Autismsocietyofwaorg (Autism)

Autismspeaksorg (Autism)

Biorxhemophiliacom (Bleeding disorders)

Exceptional-familiesorg (SN Support Group)

Featwaorg (Autism)

Glutennet (Gluten Intolerance Group)

Hsdcorg (Hearing Speech and Deafness Center)

Pc2onlineorg (PC2 for Developmental Dis-abilities)

Piercecountywaorgcompanionship (Pierce County Parks amp Recreation)

Stompprojectorg (Specialized Training for Military Parents)

Tbiwashingtonorg (Traumatic Brain Injury of Washington)

Thecpnetworkorg (Cerebral Palsy)

Family AssistanceCdcgovncbdddindexhtml (National Center on Birth Defects and Developmen-tal Disabilities (NCBDDD))

Efoodnetorg (Pierce County Food Banks)

Metroparkstacomaorgspecialized

MilitaryOneSourcemil

MyTricarecom (Tricare)

Ssagov (Social Security)

Uhcmilitarywestcom (Tricare Western Region)

Childrenrsquos ServicesNaccrraorgmilitary-families (ChildCare Aware of America)

Nmfaorg (National Military FamilyFamily Association)

Psesdorg (Puget Sound Educational Service District)

Ssp2porg (South Sound Parent2Parent)

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EFMP News bull August 2015 2140 Liggett Ave Room 400 253-967-97049705 10

Resources

Individuals With DisabilitiesAcommonvoiceorg (Counseling)

Addresourcesorg (ADDADHD)

Autismsocietyofwaorg (Autism)

Autismspeaksorg (Autism)

Biorxhemophiliacom (Bleeding disorders)

Exceptional-familiesorg (SN Support Group)

Featwaorg (Autism)

Glutennet (Gluten Intolerance Group)

Hsdcorg (Hearing Speech and Deafness Center)

Pc2onlineorg (PC2 for Developmental Dis-abilities)

Piercecountywaorgcompanionship (Pierce County Parks amp Recreation)

Stompprojectorg (Specialized Training for Military Parents)

Tbiwashingtonorg (Traumatic Brain Injury of Washington)

Thecpnetworkorg (Cerebral Palsy)

Family AssistanceCdcgovncbdddindexhtml (National Center on Birth Defects and Developmen-tal Disabilities (NCBDDD))

Efoodnetorg (Pierce County Food Banks)

Metroparkstacomaorgspecialized

MilitaryOneSourcemil

MyTricarecom (Tricare)

Ssagov (Social Security)

Uhcmilitarywestcom (Tricare Western Region)

Childrenrsquos ServicesNaccrraorgmilitary-families (ChildCare Aware of America)

Nmfaorg (National Military FamilyFamily Association)

Psesdorg (Puget Sound Educational Service District)

Ssp2porg (South Sound Parent2Parent)

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FacebookcomJBLMFamilyMWR

FacebookcomJBLMcyss

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