APRIL 2014 HENDERSON HALL EFMP TEAM 1555 Southgate Road, Building 12, Arlington, VA 22214-5000 Email: [email protected]Website: mccshh.com/EFMP.html SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST: EFMP Contacts EFMP Workshops & Support Groups Children’s Fair Summer Camps Resource of the Month: Education Di- rectory for Children with Special Needs PCS: Positive Change of Schools Workshop EFMP FAQ: EFMP Re- location Assistance TRICARE Tip of the Month: TRICARE Case Workers Henderson Hall Hap- penings: 1-2-3 Magic, Facebook Live Chat Explore DC HENDERSON HALL EFMP Program Manager: 703.693.6368 Administrative Support: 703.693.7195 Family Case Workers: 703.693.4172 703.693.6510 Training, Education & Outreach: 703.693.5353 Military children serve too. They make many sacrifices as their parent or parents serve our nation — frequent moves, multiple schools, family sepa- rations due to training and deployment, living apart from extended family, among others. In 1986 Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger designat- ed April as “The Month of the Military Child” to recognize their many contributions. Installations and communities around the country and the world hold events to bring awareness to these young heroes. Some of these special events scheduled for our area include: Saturday, April 12, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Appreciation of the Military Child at the USMC Museum at Quantico. Celebrate with kid-friendly ac- tivities including puppet shows, book readings, a LEGO display and face painting. "Chesty the Bulldog" will also be on site for photos opportuni- ties. Tuesday, April 15: Operation “Purple Up.” Wear purple on this day to show support and thank military youth for their support and sacrifices. Purple symbolizes all branches of the military, as it is the combination of Army green, Marine red, and Coast Guard, Navy and Air Force blue. Post your pho- tos to social media with the tag #PurpleUp2014 and get the buzz going! Saturday, April 26, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm: 7th Annual Children’s Fair, Smith Gym Henderson Hall. Enjoy a day of fun- filled activities, games, and crafts. See page 3 for more information on this per- ennial favorite Henderson Hall event. Salute to the Military Child By Debbie Baker, Training, Education & Outreach Specialist
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HENDERSON HALL EFMP TEAM
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Interested in finding a summer camp for your kids? The process can be exciting and overwhelming. There are so many choices – how do you choose? And once you’ve chosen how do you prepare your child (and yourself!) for the experience? Below are some helpful re-sources that will get your started:
> The American Camp Association website, http://www.campparents.org/, has a wealth of information for parents about camps: camp selection, readiness, child and youth develop-ment, and issues of importance to families. Their “Find a Camp” webpage, http://find.acacamps.org, steps you through many camp choices including those that specialize in specific special needs and programs for special populations such as “Children of Military.”
> Choosing a summer camp that is a good fit for your child may seem especially daunting if
your child has special needs. This article steps you through the process of researching the different types of camps, as well as benefits of camp, starting your camp search, doing your research, and the questions to ask: http://kidshealth.org/parent/system/ill/finding_camp_special_needs.html#
> Preparing your child with special needs for summer camp can take more pre-planning. Kid-shealth.org has a good article on that process, and can get you thinking about the issues that may need to be addressed: http://kidshealth.org/parent/firstaid_safe/outdoor/sending_child_camp.html
> Fairfax County Public Schools has an extensive list of summer camps, organized by disabil-ity type. And these camps are open to all, not just Fairfax County students; in fact many of the camps listed are located in Maryland: http://www.fcps.edu/cco/prc/resources/additional/summer_camps/.
> For military child-specific programs check out the Military OneSource webpage, Depart-ment of Defense Summer Camp Experiences, https://www.militaryonesource.mil/cyt?content_id=268111.
> The Center for Parent Information and Resources has listings for camps open to all kids, and also those for kids with disabilities: http://www.parentcenterhub.org/repository/camps/.
The summer camp resources listed here are provided for informational purposes only. They do not reflect recommendations or endorsements by the USMC. Contact the camps directly for fees and availability.
Summer Camp Resources Check out these sites for special needs summer camp resources
Did you know that beneficiaries who receive care for chronic, high-risk/high-cost, catastrophic or terminal illnesses may receive TRICARE case management services at no extra cost? Case managers are usually nurses or social workers who can help patients and families figure out complex health care and support systems. This could be a huge help for families who qualify. Go to www.tricare.mil/CoveredServices/SpecialNeeds/CaseManagement to find more information and see if you qualify.
TRICARE Tip of the Month
Behavioral Health Services
EFMP
Frequently Asked Question
Question: How does the EFMP provide relocation assistance?
Answer: Once you receive orders, please contact the Henderson Hall EFMP office for assis-
tance. The Henderson Hall EFMP office will coordinate with the gaining/losing EFMP office to
assist you in connecting services between duty stations. This “warm hand-off" (WHO) pro-
cess ensures a smooth and seamless Permanent Change of Station (PCS)
transition. Prior to your PCS from Henderson Hall, please complete
the EFMP Family Transition Checklist (http://mccshh.com/pdf/
EFMP_Transition_Checklist.pdf, relocation (resources are included on this
link) and then forward the information to your Henderson Hall EFMP Fam-
ily Case Worker (FCW). As part of the EFMP WHO process and in order
to ensure the continuum of care for your EFM, your FCW will review your
completed checklist and then forward it to the gaining installation and to
your new Family Case Worker so that he/she can assist you in finding the appropriate re-
sources and support services at your new duty station.
Henderson Hall Happenings What are other Henderson Hall Marine & Family Programs up to?
1-2-3 Magic Workshop Monday, April 14, 1 pm until 3 pm Bldg. 12 Henderson Hall
Many parents struggle with discipline techniques and strategies to manage their children’s negative behaviors. Other parents wish they could encour-age their children to finish chores, homework or other necessary tasks with-out them 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 703-614-7204/7205 to register.
Want to join the chat and get your questions answered? If
you’re a Facebook user, it’s as easy as 1-2-3:
Step 1: Visit the Marine & Family Programs Facebook
page at Facebook Live Chat time.
Step 2: Look for the Facebook Live Chat start announce-
ment post that will look like the image on the left.
Step 3: Type your question in the box underneath that