HENDERSON HALL EFMP
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Welcome Your New Family Case Worker!
SPECIAL POINTS
OF INTEREST:
 EFMP Contacts
 EFMP Workshops &
Support Groups
 Tricare Overseas Program (TOP)
 EFMP FAQ: What kind
of assistance can my
FCW provide?
 Guidance for Military
Families with Children
in Special Education
 EFMP Holiday Party!
 Fort Myer EFMP Workshop
 EFMP Facebook
Change
 Henderson Hall Happenings: Coping with
Work & Family Stress;
1, 2, 3 Magic
We are happy to welcome Jen Wong to the Henderson Hall EFMP
team as a Family Case Worker. Jen has been with EFMP since
2010, and this is actually her second time at Henderson Hall. Jen
was very involved throughout the transformation of Henderson
Hall EFMP in 2010, to include offering more family support services, outreach, education and the standardization of the respite
care program. She was instrumental in creating the First Annual
National Capital Region Joint Services EFMP Resource Fair &
Roundtable Discussion. Jen’s been welcomed as a guest speaker
on behalf of Marine Corps EFMP to the OSD EFMP Headquarters
Workgroup, Naval District Washington Symposium, Military Child
Education Coalition and the Virginia State Collaborations Conference. Along with her past EFMP experience, Jen brings a “family
first” philosophy to the table
and understands the medical
and educational challenges that
military families may face during periods of transition.
She will be serving families at
Henderson Hall, Marine Barracks Washington, CBIRF, Joint
Base Andrews, Anacostia, and
Walter Reed National Military
Medical Center.
HENDERSON HALL EFMP TEAM
1555 Southgate Road, Building 12, Arlington, VA 22214-5000
Office hours: Monday—Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Program Manager:
703.693.6368
Training, Education, & Outreach Specialist:
703.693.5353
Family Case Workers:
703.693.6510
703.693.4172
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EFMP WORKSHOPS & SUPPORT
For event registration:
[email protected] or 703-693-5353
Please register at least 1 day prior to event.
Schedule subject to change.
DATE
TIME
TOPIC
PLACE
Advocacy Skills
Marine Barracks Washington, Post 5,
Ground Floor, Room 146, Wash, DC
Nov 20 1100-1300
Advocacy Skills
Henderson Hall
Bldg. 12, Conference Rm.
1555 Southgate Rd, Arlington,VA
Nov 26 1200-1300
Respite Care Reimbursement
Program Orientation*
Henderson Hall
Bldg. 12, Conference Rm.
1555 Southgate Rd, Arlington,VA
1100-1300
Exceptional Siblings Brief
CBIRF/Indian Head USO Center
14 Strauss Ave, Indian Head, MD
Dec 15 1100-1300
Exceptional Siblings Brief
Marine Barracks Washington, Post 5,
Ground Floor, Room 146, Wash, DC
Dec 29 1200-1300
Respite Care Reimbursement
Program Orientation*
Henderson Hall
Bldg. 12, Conference Rm.
1555 Southgate Rd, Arlington,VA
Nov 17 1100-1300
Dec 9
* By individual appointment only—please contact us at 703-693-6368 or [email protected].
The EFMP wishes to make our events accessible to persons of all abilities. Please do not
hesitate to contact us if you need reasonable accommodations in order to fully participate
in an event.
For more information about EFMP events see the EVENTS section of our webpage:
mccshh.com/EFMP.html or email us at [email protected]
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TRICARE TIP OF THE MONTH:
Tricare Overseas Program (TOP) Prime Remote
TRICARE Overseas Program (TOP) Prime Remote provides quality, cashless/claimless
health care coverage to active duty service members (ADSMs) and command-sponsored
active duty family members (ADFMs) assigned to overseas locations that are not supported by military hospitals or clinics. TOP Prime Remote beneficiaries may be assigned to
host nation primary care managers (PCMs) who will coordinate care.
If you do not have an assigned PCM, your TOP Regional Call Center coordinates your care
with the physician you wish to see. International SOS Government Services, Inc.
(International SOS) acts as your PCM for referral and prior authorization management.
Below is the link with great information about TOP. This is a fantastic resource for families
who will be executing PCS orders to OCONUS locations where access to an MTF or typical network care is not readily available. There is also information about command sponsorship and TOP coverage, as well as information and POCs for servicemembers on Embassy duty.
http://go.usa.gov/mxRG
EFMP FAQ of the Month
What type of help can my Family Case Worker (FCW) provide
when it comes to special education/school services for my child?
Answer: The short answer is, “As much or as little support as you want.” The more com-
plete answer is the FCW can provide you with all the information you need so that you fully understand your rights and your child’s rights under state and federal special education
regulations (IDEA); the school district’s responsibilities to provide your child with a free,
appropriate public education; advocacy and negotiation strategies to assist you in getting
results for your child; and can also attend school meetings with you (eligibility, IEPs, placement, etc.) as a silent partner, coach, or co-advocate.
For more EFMP FAQs please visit our website: http://mccshh.com/EFMP.html
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Guidance for Military Families
With Students In Special Education
The Virginia Department of Education has developed a new guide for military
families with children in special education. The 16-page guide provides information and answers to questions that military families with school-aged children might have about special education programs in Virginia public schools.
Topics include enrollment, special education services, parental consent in Virginia, Section 504, dispute resolution and procedural safeguards.
http://doe.virginia.gov/special_ed/parents/military_families_sped_guidance_.pdf
3rd Annual EFMP Holiday Party
Date: Saturday, Dec 13, 2014
Time: 10:00 am until 1:00 pm
Location: Smith Gym (Bldg. 27),
Henderson Hall
The 3rd Annual EFMP Holiday Party will
feature Santa Claus (10:30 am until 12:30
pm) and fun crafts for the kids! A great
chance to get a photo with Santa to use for
holiday greeting cards! Light snacks and
punch provided.
Please RSVP by Monday, 8 December 2014
at [email protected].
We hope to see you there!
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Fort Myer EFMP Workshop
What’s happening on the Fort Myer EFMP side of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall?
Henderson Hall EFMP
Facebook Change!
We have consolidated our posts with the main MCCS Henderson Hall page for
greater reach. We invite you to like MCCS Henderson Hall (facebook.com/
mccsHH), where our content will be posted starting 1 November 2014.
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Henderson Hall Happenings
What are other Henderson Hall Marine & Family Programs up to?
Events are free and open to DoD ID card holders. Please pre-register.
Coping With Work & Family Life Stress
Tuesday, November 4, 2014 from 2:30 PM – 4 PM (also 18 & 25 Nov)
Henderson Hall, Bldg. 12, Conference Room
This course of 12 sessions will cover some of the following topics: identifying
stressors, deep breathing, muscle relaxation, assertive communication, changing
our self-talk, and developing a personal stress management plan, amongst other
tools and topics.
Please call 703-614-7204 to register.
1, 2, 3 MagicTM
Monday, November 17, 2014 from 1 PM – 3 PM
Henderson Hall, Bldg. 12, Conference Room
Many parents struggle with discipline techniques and strategies to
manage their children’s negative behaviors. Other parents wish
they could encourage their children to finish chores, homework or
other necessary tasks without whining or complaining. The 1-2-3
Magic Discipline Class, offered by New Parent Support Program
can help. This class, designed for parents with children ages 2-12,
teaches parents consistent and effective discipline techniques. Classes are offered every other month.
Please call 703-614-7204 to register.
“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive;
and to do so with some passion, some compassion,
some humor, and some style” ― Maya Angelou
DISCLAIMER:
The contents of this document do not necessarily reflect the
views or policies of the Department of Defense, nor does the
mention of trade names, commercial products, gift suggestions,
or organizations imply endorsement by the USMC.
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