efmp news/may 2012

EFMP News • May 2012 Bldg. 2140, Room 400/253-967-9704/9705 1

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Exceptional Family Member Program May 2012

Summer Fun

EFMP Workshop

Series

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Page 3

Page 6Support Groups

Mother’s Day Event


In this issue:

EFMP News Editor/Graphic Design:

Johanna [email protected]

Army Community Service (ACS)Acting Director: Alecia R. Grady

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)

Bldg. 2140, Waller Hall, Rm. 400JBLM-Lewis Main

EFMP Program Manager: Mary Herrera253-967-9704

EFMP Staff Members:

Mother’s Day Event, pg. 2

EFMP Workshop Series, pg. 3

Summer Fun, pg. 4-5

Support Groups, pg. 6

JBLM life...

Nancy Dozier: 253-967-9705Carol Watrous: 253-967-3451Jackie Kelley: 253-967-3520Jaclyn Gilley: 253-967-3553Terry Giles: 253-966-5393Cheryl Hoyson: 253-967-5795Timmy Milligan: 253-967-9097Anthony Buggage: 253-982-2695

The EFMP office has an open-door policyregarding 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 on Joint Base Lewis-McChord or in the civiliancommunity.

Self Care: Caring for the CaregiverMay 4; 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. The Escape Zone, 841 Fairway Road, JBLM-McChord Field. Presenter: Kate Mason, Parent Education Counselor with STOMP. Insightful and infor-mative training and techniques on how to re-lieve stress, burnout “Super Hero Syndrome,” and holding the weight of the world on your shoulders. RSVP at 253-982-2695 by May 2 if you need childcare.

JBLM Autism Support GroupMay 4; 7 - 9 p.m., Family Resource Center, 9th Division & Idaho, JBLM-Lewis Main. RSVP at 253-589-2572.

Mother’s Day EventMay 5, 1 - 4 p.m., Family Resource Center, 9th Division & Idaho, JBLM-Lewis Main.RSVP to [email protected]

Special Families of Pierce CountyMay 7, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Monthly meeting. Bul-lying and the Special Needs Child, Dr. Steve Becker. See page 6 for additional details.

JBLM EFMP Support GroupMay 8; 6 - 7 p.m. Bowl Arena Lanes, JBLM-Lewis Main. See additional details on page 6.

Community Inclusion ProgramEastsideMay 10; 6 - 8 p.m., End of Year Potluck and Awards, Daffodil Valley Elementary, 1509 Valley Ave., Sumner

Mom’s Night Out(Dads welcome too!)May 11; 6:30 p.m. @ Famous Dave’s BBQ, Tacoma. Down Syndrome Support Group holds their monthly “night out” on the second Friday of the month at various local restaurants. Meetings are open to any parent who has a child with a chronic health care need or disability. For additional informa-tion contact Carolyn Jones at 253-970-7264 or e-mail [email protected].

Community Inclusion ProgramWestsideMay 17; 6 - 8 p.m., Potluck & Entertain-ment, Clover Park Student Services Bldg., Gravelly Lake Drive SW, Lakewood.


JBLM life...

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We reserve the right to edit all material for style, to fit available space, to resolve libel, force protec-tion 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.

May Events

We will work collectively with senior lead-ership, medical personnel, community and DoD agencies to improve service delivery and quality of life. We extend an invite to anyone who is passionate about Exception-al Families, whether you are an Exceptional Family Member (EFM), a parent/spouse of an EFM, a unit representative, Key Spouse, Senior Spouse, representative of a local school or agency, etc. Call 253-967-9704 if you have any questions; no RSVP required to attend.

EFMP Coffee GroupMay 8; 10 - 11 a.m., Battle Bean, AFC Arena, JBLM-Lewis Main. Meet other adult EFMs or caregivers of EFMs for coffee. Call 253-967-3553 for more information; no RSVP required.

EFMP Sensory Friendly MovieMay 19; 12 - 2 p.m., McChord Field Base Theater. Free movie; snacks available for a fee. Call 253-982-7289 for more details.

EFMP Workshop SeriesMay 29; 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Cascade Train-ing Annex. Topic: “SSI and Your Family Member With Special Needs.”

Mark Your CalendarsJuly 9 - 19 & 30 - Aug. 9, University of Washington Autism Center Summer Camps; 206-221-5235, [email protected]

Aug. 17 - 19, Camp JBLM. Registration begins mid-June. Contact Jackie Kelly at 253-967-3520 for more information.

EFMP Events

Community Inclusion Pro-gram Friendship DanceMay 25; 6 - 8 p.m., Goodman Middle School, 3701 38th Ave. NW, Gig Harbor

JBLM Special Olympics NewsThe State Games will occur June 1 - 3 for Track and Field at Joint Base Lewis-Mc-Chord and for Swimming at King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way. Softball Re-gionals are July 28, and State August 18-19. Bowling Regional Competition takes place on October 28. Contact Genia Stewart at the CYSS Sports Office for further questions about the JBLM Special Olympics Program at 253-967-2405. For more information about Special Olympics Of Washington (SOWA) itself, please go to their website: www.specialolympicswashington.org.

JBLM EFMP Working Focus GroupMay 3; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Bldg. 2140, Waller Hall, ACS Classroom. Our Mission: To identify a broad range of global issues impacting Exceptional Families within the JBLM and Army Communities.

For additional information or to RSVP con-tact Nancy at 253-967-9705 or via e-mail at [email protected]

EFMP PlaygroupMay 23; 10 - 11 a.m. Escape Zone, Bldg. 841, Fairway Road, JBLM-MChord Field. This event is for Exceptional Families withyoung children ages 5 yrs. and under. Call 253-967-3553 for more information.No RSVP is required.


Summer Programs, Camps and Special Events

Camp Prime Time is a nonprofit corpora-tion established to provide a recreational opportunity in a wilderness setting for those families who have a child with special needs. Located over White Pass by Clear Lake in the Wenatchee National Forest, families stay in cabins, and eat hearty meals prepared by our volunteer staff from Equity Residential. Enjoy swimming, fishing, catching frogs, crafts, games, horseback riding, singing, an old fash-ioned campfire, or just relax in the beautiful surroundings. With prior arrangements, some individual dietary needs can be met. Parents are responsible for the supervision and medi-cal care of their own children. The Camp is approximately a two hour drive from JBLM.

Our EFMP session at Camp Prime Time will be July 20 - 22. Contact Nancy Dozier, Group Leader, at 253-967-9705 or [email protected] for further informa-tion. We are currently accepting applica-tions for the waitlist and require a com-pleted Camp application and a refundable $20 deposit. The ACS-EFMP is located in Waller Hall. The deposit check will be held until June and then sent on to Camp. Upon arrival at Camp, the family has the option of donating the money to Camp Prime Time or receiving a refund. Camp is free of charge to the families, although they must provide their own transportation to and from camp.

Camp “Lots of Fun” is a Day Camp for children and young adults ages 6-21 with disabilities through Pierce County Parks and Recreation. Registration begins on Monday, May 7, from 5:30 – 6:30 pm at the Lakewood Community Center. This Camp is limited to 90 campers on a first come, first served basis and fills up quite fast. This year, the Camp will run from July 9 through August 3, 9am through 2pm at Discovery Primary School, 1205 19th Ave in Milton. Cost for the 4 weeks is $220. Attendees will receive a camp T-shirt and a participation certificate.

Camp Prime Time 2012 Camp “Lots of Fun”


Camps and Special Events

The Challenger Division of Little League is a baseball program for boys and girls ages 4 – 18 yrs. with physical or developmental delays. Come join their teams at Federal Way National Little League, 500 SW Cam-pus Drive, Federal Way. Their complex is between the King County Aquatic Center and WinCo Foods. You do not have to live in Federal Way to join the Challenger Divi-sion. Contact Kirk Westrick 253-815-9438 (home) 206-669-3918 (cell) or [email protected].

The 2012 Washington State Education Summer Camp Directory as well as other helpful resources, can now be found on the Center for Children with Special Needs website atwww.cshcn.org. The website includes a searchable database that may include programs and camps that were submitted after the deadline for the printed directory. For questions, contact 206-884-5735.

Little League Challenger Division

Camp JBLM 2012

Other Summer Camps and Programs

Washington State Operation:Military Kids Summer Camps

Activities will include creative arts, spe-cial events, music and singing, games and sports, theme weeks, and community visi-tors. Parents are responsible for transporta-tion to and from camp. Campers meet each morning at the main entrance to the site. For additional information contact pierce-countywa.org/parks or 253-798-4176.

Operation: Xtreme:June 17 - 23, Island Lake-Poulsbo, WA/military youth ages 13-18 yrs. old.

June 19 - 22, Miracle Ranch-Port Orchard, WA/for military youth ages 9 - 12 yrs. old.

To register visit www.cristacamps.com and scroll down to “Operation: Xtreme”

Mission: Robotics & Fitness Fun Day Camps:July 23 - 27, St. Nicholas, 3555 Edwards Drive, Gig Harbor

To register visit www.waomkdaycamps.eventbrite.com

For additional information go to [email protected]

The Exceptional Family Member Program is hosting Camp Joint Base Lewis-McChord 2012. Families with a special needs Family member are welcome to join the EFMP for this weekend getaway, August 17 - 19, at the Northwest Adventure Center. Campers will enjoy a variety of activities including fishing, swimming, a BBQ lunch, crafts and more.

Space is limited for the overnight option; however, all EFMP Families are welcome to par-ticipate in the Saturday Day-camp (18 AUG). Registration for the overnight stay will begin mid June. Stay tuned to our website (http://www.jblmmwr.com/acs_efmp.html) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/efmpjblm) for more updates. Please contact Jackie Kelly at 253-967-3520 for additional information.


Resources

JBLM EFMP Support Group JBLM EFMPSG is a non-profit, private organization that offers meetings and guest speakers. Monthly meetings are on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Bowl Arena Lanes, back party room, Bldg. 2272 Liggett Ave, JBLM-Lewis Main. Food and drink are available

for purchase. Additional events will alternate between JBLM-McChord Field, JBLM-Lewis Main and JBLM-Lewis North. Join their facebook page, www.facebook.com/JBLMEFMPSG, or Lewis-McChord EFMPSG, to keep up to date on monthly meet-ings and events, post questions, and visit with other EFMP fami-lies. For more information about JBLMEFMPSG send an email to [email protected].

Special Families of Pierce CountySpecial Families of Pierce County (SFPC) is a support group for families with special needs children in the South Sound region. The next meeting is May 7.

SFPC has regular monthly meet-ings on the first Monday evening of the month, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Pierce County Library Processing & Administration Center located in Tacoma at 3005 112th Street East, corner of 112th Street and Waller Road, just off the Portland Avenue Exit from Hwy 512. You can join their monthly email list; look for their group page at http://www.facebook.com/specialfamiliespc or http://specialfamiliesofpierce-county.blogspot.com. Contact Angela Fish at 253-830-4368 or [email protected] for additional information.

Autism Support Group The JBLM Autism Support Group hosts monthly meetings one Friday evening each month throughout the school year. The next meeting will be held on May 4 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Family Re-source Center, 9th Division and Pendelton, JBLM-Lewis Main. Please contact Cheryl Beene at 253-589-2572/961-6069 or e-mail [email protected] with questions regard-ing autism services throughout the south Puget Sound area.

Sibshops MultiCare Good Samaritan holds programs for typically developing kids and teens that have a brother or sister with a disability. The groups for kids are broken down into ages 5 - 7 yrs./8 – 11 yrs./12 -17 yrs. For registra-tion and further information, call 253-697-1603 or visit www.siblingsupport.org.

CompanionshipACS-EFMP partners with the Companion-ship Program to provide recreation and leisure opportunities for individuals with special needs and their friends and families. The goal is to assist the participants in

finding and maintaining strong friendships by providing different activities throughout the community. For more information call 253-798-2997 or e-mail [email protected]. The monthly newsletter is available on their website. Companion-ship has upcoming events for Mother’s Day, Youth and Teens.


EFMP Enrollment ProcessIf your family member has a health condition that necessitates a specialist or specialty 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, they are required to be enrolled in EFMP under education, 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 expiration; it is required for a change in marital status or a significant improvement that no longer warrants enrollment. Army – Submit your completed enrollment forms to the EFMP office. Their location is at the Madigan Nursing Tower, on the first floor, left side, just passed the chapel. For questions call 253-968-1370. For overseas screening call 253-968-0254.

Air Force - Submit your completed enrollment forms to the SNIAC office on the second floor at 62nd Medical Clinic. For a PCS screening or for questions call SGT Anderson at 253-982-3350. For Air Force Respite Care, contact Anthony Buggage at Air-man & Family Readiness Center at 253-982-2695. EFMP Family Support ServicesBldg 2140, Waller Hall, Room 400, JBLM-Lewis MainInstallation & local resources & services, Housing & school issues, IEP/504 plans, Respite Care, Systems Navigation, Advocacy, Support groups, Monthly newsletter, Disability services, and Special Needs Accommodation Process are available for all Army and Air Force EFMP Families.

Birth To Three Early Intervention ProgramsContact the Lead Agency for your counties for a referral for services. Family Resource Coordination - Pierce County - 253-798-3790South Sound Parent To Parent - Thurston and Mason Counties - 360-352-1126Holly Ridge Center - Kitsap County - 360-373-2536CHAP - King County - 206-284-0331


Resources

TACA of Western Washington

Talkaboutcuringautism.orgTacanow.org

UW Tacoma Autism Centerhttp://depts.washington.edu/

uwautism/

ArmyOne SourceMyarmyonesource.com

Attention Deficit DisorderAddresources.org

CP Networkthecpnetwork.org

COMPANIONSHIPpiercecountywa.org/companionship

Family Support for our Troopsoperationhomefront.net/Washington

Find the Genius in ADDtheadhddoctor.com

Gluten Intolerance Groupgluten.net

Hands On Children’s Museumhocm.org

Hearing, Speech & Deafness Centerhsdc.org

Joint Base Lewis – McChordjblmmwr.mil

Military Homefrontmilitaryhomefront.dod.mil

MilitaryOneSourcemilitaryonesource.com

Military Family Assistance Centerusacares.us

Families for Effective Autism Treatment

Featwa.org

Autism SpeaksAutismspeaks.org

Autism Society of WAAutismsocietyofwa.org

Soldiers and Families forAutism Awareness

www.facebook.com/groups/soldiersandfamiliesforautism

awareness

Special Families ofPierce County

http://specialfamiliesofpiercecounty.blogspot.com

AUTISM WEBSITES

for military members and their families

National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies

naccrra.org

National Military Family Associationnmfa.org

Official TriWest websitestriwest.com

Pierce County Food Banksefoodnet.org

Puget Sound Educational Servicespsesd.org

South Sound Parent to Parentssp2p.org

Specialized Training Of Military Parentsstompproject.org

Traumatic Brain Injury WAtbiwashington.org

FACEBOOK Addresses:

ACS-EFMPwww.facebook.com/efmpjblm

JBLM EFMP Support Groupwww.facebook.com/Lewis-McChord

EFMPSG

Lewis-McChord Family and MWRwww.facebook.com/Lewis-McChord

Family and MWR

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