Frequently Asked Questions-Answers from the Branch

Many parent center staff, even those who often work with military-connected families, contact the Branch team with questions about how things work in the military system. Here are some examples of questions we’ve received—you may have similar questions. While you are  free to contact us, many answers can be found in the resources on ourRead More

Military Child Care and Children with Special Needs

For parents whose child has special needs, there can be concerns about the ability of child care providers to effectively manage a child’s needs.  For Military Families this can be of additional concern with frequent relocation.  What are the military-sponsored options for families whose child has disabilities?

Great New Addition to the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)

Military OneSource “EFMP Resources, Options and Consultations” (EFMP ROC) is a new program that provides military families who have members with special health or educational needs with enhanced services   Special needs consultants are available by appointment, via phone or video at no cost, and there is no limit to the number of appointments families canRead More

Legal Resources for Highly-Mobile Military Families

Parent Center staff are knowledgeable about State and local legal resources for families, but military families have unique circumstances that can call for out-of-state or specialized assistance.  For example, when they move to a new duty station, they may need to find a lawyer in the State to which they are moving to help themRead More