EFMP is a mandatory enrollment program administered by the medical community that works with key community agencies to identify active-duty sponsors who have family members with special educational or medical needs.
WHO IS A FAMILY MEMBER WITH SPECIAL NEEDS?
An EFM is a family member enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) who has a diagnosed physical, intellectual or emotional/psychological condition that requires ongoing specialized medical or educational services.
WHO MUST ENROLL IN THE PROGRAM?
Active-duty AF sponsors must enroll when one or more of the DoD criteria are met in a family member/dependent in accordance with (IAW) AFI 36-2110, Assignments.
For questions/concerns contact:
Barbara A. Keesee, LMSW
Special Needs Coordinator/Contractor
Exceptional Family Member Program-Medical
2 MDG/Barksdale AFB, LA
barbara.a.keesee.ctr@mail.mil
usaf.barksdale.2-mdg.mbx.barksdale-efmpm@mail.mil
Com: 318-456-1736 DSN: 781-1736
FAX: 318-456-2336
AVAILABLE FAMILY SUPPORT
Relocation - Assist incoming and outgoing families with information and referrals about medical and educational needs.
Information & Referrals - About base and community programs that will assist EFMs with their specific needs.
One-On-One Consultations - Available to any Airman, DoD civilian, or military family member seeking information to support family members with special needs.
Education & Support - Educational meetings, workshops, formal and informal discussions, and quarterly support groups.
801 Kenney Avenue, Suite 1400
Barksdale AFB, LA 71110
Phone: (318) 456-8400
Email: ana.brown.4@us.af.mil
READINESS This program offers pre and post-deployment briefings to provide information and support during all phases of deployment. These briefings are mandatory for all active duty members who have a firm deployment tasking and are within 60 days of departure. Spouses and family members are encouraged to attend. Pre-deployment briefings are every Tuesday and at 0800. Post-deployment briefings are every Tuesday and Thursday at 1330.
PERSONAL AND FAMILY WORK LIFE The Personal and Work Life Program provides services, classes and workshops to enrich and improve the quality of life by providing the knowledge and skills needed for effective living. Classes/services include: Time Management, Healthy Relationships, Responsible Kids, Preparing for Deployment, True Colors Assessment, 5 Love Languages, and more.
HEART LINK (101 FOR SPOUSES) Make new friends while learning more about Air Force life. This spouse orientation program is a great opportunity to increase knowledge about the Air Force mission, customs, traditions, protocols, and available programs and services in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
PROGRAMS AND CLASSES - Transition Assistance Program - Federal Employment - Financial classes - Relocation Assistance Program - Personal and work life classes
2 FSS/FSFR (ACTIVE DUTY) 801 Kenney Ave, Suite 1400 Barksdale AFB, LA 71110-2426 Phone: (318) 456-8400 Email: BarksdaleAirman.FamilyReadinessCenter@us.af.mil
ADDITIONAL SERVICES - One-on-one budgets - Guide for local employment - Job announcements - Spouse Link - Individual resume critique
307TH BW (RESERVIST) 1000 Davis Ave, Bldg. 6809 RM 119 Barksdale AFB, LA 71110-2426 Phone: (318) 456-1807 Email: 307FSS.FSS.AmnFamilyReadiness@us.af.mil