USAG Kaiserslautern
Army Community Service
Pulaski Barracks
Bldg. 2891
DSN: (314) 493-4094/4110
CIV: +49(0631)3406-4094/4110
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Closed Weekends and U.S. Federal Holidays
Class and Event Registration is available over the phone or in our office. Information about classes and trainings can be found on each of our ACS Program pages, and additional assistance is just a phone call or visit away.
ACS Outings
Career Fair
• Family Advocacy Program Manager: DSN 493-4228, 0631-3406-4228
• Sexual Assault Response Coordinator: DSN 493-4148, CIV 0631-3406-4148, 24-hour line: 0162-296-7320
•New Parent Education & Support Program: DSN 493-4058, CIV 0631-3406-4058
•Social Work Services, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center: 486-8366
•Survivor Outreach Services: Contact Dr. Vernon Chandler, DSN 314-493-4332,
CIV 0631-3406-4332, or email floyd.vernon.chandler@eur.army.mil.
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The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is a mandatory enrollment program for Soldiers who have family member(s) with any physical, emotional, developmental or intellectual disorder that requires special treatment, therapy, education, training or counseling. The program works with other military and civilian agencies to provide comprehensive and coordinated community support, housing, educational, medical, and personal services to families with special needs.
Support Groups and Informational Seminars:
• CAUSE (Community for Autism Understanding, Support, and Education) This group brings together the caregivers/families of people who have been diagnosed with any type of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This includes: Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (CDD), Rett's Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS).
The CAUSE support group meets the second Tuesday of designated months from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Vogelweh Elementary School Library. Guest speakers at our support group meetings provide assistance and insights into the world of Autism, and information that will help members of the group in general. Contact the USAG Kaiserslautern EFMP office for more information.
• Great IDEAS (Information for Diabetes Education, Awareness, and Support) This support group meets quarter for young adults and children who have been diagnosed with diabetes (any type), as well as their caregivers. It offers support, genuine understanding, helpful information, and other “great ideas” for living successfully with diabetes.
Systems Navigation - is a new community support service under the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP). Navigators will work with Service Members and Families to strengthen their ability to advocate for themselves and the EFM by identifying EFM and Family strengths and needs, identifying and prioritizing goals through a comprehensive Family Service Plan, providing information about disabilities or medical conditions, and identifying respite care, support groups and social activities for all Family members.
Reference Library - The EFMP program has a growing library of books, CDs, DVDs, magazines, and online resource information for families with special needs, all available for the community to check out.
Advocacy - The EFMP manager and EFMP Systems Navigators are here to assist EFM families and available to attend IEP meetings, doctor’s appointments, EDIS appointments, DoDDS meetings, and more.
The ACS EFM Program is here to provide any and all support to your family to ensure that special needs are addressed in the KMC!
Resources For Families With Special Needs
Army Community Service: One-stop-shop on every installation for all family support needs and local EFMP resources.
Army One Source: Source for information about programs, services, opportunities and EFMP resources available for the entire Army Family. www.myarmyonesource.com
Department of Defense Education Activity Special Education Site: www.dodea.edu
Digital Version of Exceptional Parent 2011 Annual Resource Guide: www.eparentdigital.com
Exceptional Parent: National resources for specific disabilities, assistive technology programs, adaptives recreation organizations, vocational programs, early intervention programs and special military section. www.eparent.com
Extended Care Health Option (ECHO): Supplemental coverage to TriCare for durable medical equipment, ABA therapy and in-home support based upon qualifying conditions.
www.TriCare.mil
Free Audio Books: Tumble Readables. www.militaryonesource.com
Military Child Education Coalition: A 501 (c) (3) non-profit, world-wide organization focused on ensuring quality educational opportunities for all military children affected by mobility, family separation, and transition. www.militarychild.org
Military HomeFRONT: Military Community and Family Policy info geared to assist families to navigate the maze of medical and special education services, benefits and entitlements. www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil
Military OneSouce: Free information and referral services available via toll-free telelphone and internet providing multiple EFMP resources as well as telephonic counseling and support. www.militaryonesource.com
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY): Provides information on specific disabilities, research-based information on effective practices for children with disabilities and provides search engine for organizations and agencies in every state. www.nichcy.org
Plan My Move: Site to ensure smooth transitions. www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil
Special Care Organization Record (SCOR): Binder that serves as an organizational tool for families with children with special health care needs. www.militaryonesource.com
Special Needs Parent ToolKit: Comprehensive information and tools that are geared towards helping families navigate the maze of medical and special education services, community support and benefits and entitlements. Six colorful modules to download and print. www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil
Specialized Training of Military Parents (STOMP): Federally funded Parent Training and Information (PTI) Center established to assist families. funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
www.stompproject.org
U.S. Army Medical Department EFMP: New site about EFMP eligibilty, enrollment, screening and paperwork. www.efmp.amedd.army.mil
U.S. Social Security Administration: Link to the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program that pays benefits to disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources. www.socialsecurity.gov