Navigating Navy Child Care Excellence

FLEET & FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM

ABOUT - The Fleet & Family Support Program (FFSP) promotes self-reliance and resiliency to strengthen the military and its family members, supports mission readiness and assists commanders in planning for and responding to family readiness needs. The FFSP aims to deliver the best services at the right time and in the right place. THE NEW PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAM The New Parent Support Program provides military families who are expecting or who have young children (under the age of 4) with comprehensive parenting and early child development education to help foster healthy parenting practices and enhance their ability to thrive as healthy families.

https://ffr.cnic.navy.mil/Family-Readiness/Fleet-And-Family-Support-Program

EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) provides customized support to meet the needs of EFM families, including: information and referral, systems navigation, family-needs assessment, development and maintenance of service plans and non-medical case management. EFM RESPITE CARE CYP contracts with Child Care Aware of America (CCAOA) to administer the Exceptional Family Member Respite Care program. This program is available as a benefit to Navy families who have a child enrolled in the Navy EFMP and meet the prescribed eligibility criteria. EFM Respite Care provides parents the opportunity to rest and rejuvenate with peace of mind, knowing their EFM child will be well cared for. ▪ The Sponsor is active duty or a Reservist on active duty orders. ▪ The EFM child (birth through 18 years) resides with the sponsor and has a current enrollment in the EFMP as a Category 4 or 5.

https://www.childcareaware.org/fee-assistancerespite/military-families/navy/exceptional-family-member-program-efmp-respite-care/

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