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APRIL By: Davina Hardaway, Henderson Hall EFMP Training, Education, & Outreach Specialist

Thank you to all the families who came out to see us during our Meet & Greet gatherings. It was a great opportunity for our EFMP staff to meet and chat with our families. We hope to see you the next time we visit your installation. In April, we will be visiting CBIRF, Fort Meade, and Patuxent River (see our calen-dar on page 2). For more information, please feel free to give me a call at 703-693-5353. The month of April will be a busy month. It is the Month of the Military Child, so please honor your military children for all of their sacrifices and for being the wonderful kids that they are. We here at Henderson Hall EFMP salute them! Please join us for a lot of family fun at the Henderson Hall Children’s Fair on Saturday, April 25, 2015 from 1000-1400 (see page 13). April is also Autism Awareness Month and Child Abuse Aware-ness Month. There will certainly be a lot of events occurring on your installation and in the community. Take time to go out and support these wonderful causes. Henderson Hall EFMP staff will be at Fort Belvoir for their Au-tism Fair on Monday, 6 April from 1000-1300 and Starbucks (5986 12th St., Fort Belvoir, VA) on Friday, 10 April from 0930-1100. Please come by and see us if you can!

HENDERSON HALL EFMP TEAM

1555 Southgate Road, Building 12, Arlington, VA 22214-5000

Office hours: Monday—Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Email: efmphh@usmc-mccs.org Website: mccshh.com/EFMP.html

SPECIAL POINTS

OF INTEREST:

EFMP Contacts

EFMP Workshops & Sup-

port Groups

Video-on-Demand for

Visual & Hearing Im-

paired

Autism Awareness

Month: Resources

Tricare News: ABA Ther-

apy

Autism Awareness Day at

King’s Dominion

EFMP FAQ: Assignment

Coordination

Resource of the Month:

Autism Internet Modules

Pentagon Training: Intro-

duction to VA Medicaid

Waivers

School Liaison Message:

Military Children and

PCS

Fort Meade: Story Time

with Condi

Child Abuse Awareness

Month

Family Fun Day at Cle-

myjontri Park 3 April

Autism Awareness FCPS

Henderson Hall Happen-

ings: JBM-HH Play Group

and LINKS for Spouses

HENDERSON HALL EFMP

Program Manager:

703-693-6368

Administrative Specialist:

703-693-7195

Family Case Workers:

703-693-6510

703-693-4172

Training, Education, & Outreach Specialist:

703-693-5353

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For event registration:

efmphh@usmc-mccs.org or 703-693-5353

Please register at least 1 day prior to event.

Schedule subject to change.

EFMP WORKSHOPS & SUPPORT GROUPS

DATE TIME TOPIC PLACE

Apr 13 1100-1300 EFMP Meet & Greet Fort Meade ACS - 830 Chisholm Ave., Fort Meade, MD

Apr 16 1100-1300 Special Education Overview Henderson Hall, Bldg. 12, Conference Rm.

1555 Southgate Rd, Arlington, VA

Apr 20 0930-1130 EFMP Meet & Greet Marine Aviation Detachment - 22401 Cedar Point Rd, Building 102 NAS Patuxent River, MD 20670

Apr 22 1130-1300 Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

Henderson Hall, Bldg. 12, Conference Rm.

1555 Southgate Rd, Arlington, VA

Apr 23 1200-1300 Henderson Hall EFMP Respite Care *

Henderson Hall, Bldg. 12, Conference Rm.

1555 Southgate Rd, Arlington, VA

Apr 28 1630-1830 EFMP Meet & Greet CBIRF/Indian Head USO Center 14 Strauss Ave, Indian Head, MD

May 1 1200-1300 Introduction to EFMP Henderson Hall, Bldg. 12, Conference Rm.

1555 Southgate Rd, Arlington, VA

May 21 1100-1300 Building Networks of Support

Henderson Hall, Bldg. 12, Conference Rm.

1555 Southgate Rd, Arlington, VA

May 26 1100-1300 EFMP Meet & Greet CBIRF/Indian Head USO Center 14 Strauss Ave, Indian Head, MD

* The Respite Care brief is conducted by individual appointment only. Please contact the EFMP Program

Manager at 703-693-6368 or efmphh@usmc-mccs.org.

The EFMP wishes to make our events accessible to persons of all abilities. Please do not

hesitate to contact us if you need reasonable accommodations in order to fully participate

in an event.

For more information about EFMP events see the EVENTS section of our webpage:

mccshh.com/EFMP.html or email us at efmphh@usmc-mccs.org

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Video-on-Demand Children’s TV Programming Now Accessible for Thousands of Students with Visual or Hearing Disabilities

(source: U.S. Department of Education)

The U.S. Department of Education today announced the availability of free, video-on-demand children’s televi-sion programming for thousands of students who are blind, visually impaired, deaf or hard of hearing. Dozens of children’s and family TV episodes may now be viewed online featuring closed captioning and de-scriptions through the Education Department’s Accessible Television Portal project. Among the shows: “Ocean Mysteries,” “Magic School Bus,” “Bill Nye the Science Guy,” “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,” “Expedition Wild” and “Peg + Cat.” The portal is part of the Department-funded Described and Captioned Media Program (DCMP). It includes vid-eo-on-demand content provided at no cost by the major television networks, as well as producers and distribu-tors like PBS Kids, Sesame Workshop, Cartoon Network, Sprout (NBC), the Fred Rogers Company, Scholastic Media, Litton Entertainment, Out of the Blue and Fremantle Television. “In the digital age, the capability exists to deliver a higher level of personalized programming for students who were underserved in the past,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. “This type of large-scale collab-oration between the Education Department and so many major television networks, producers and program distributors will allow greater access to television programming for all students.” To view the content, teachers and school personnel, parents, and other professionals working with qualified students can visit www.dcmp.org and apply for access to the portal. Once approved, accessible content can be used with, and by, students in the classroom and at home via the Web, mobile phones and tablets, mobile apps, and set-top boxes. The portal itself is fully accessible to those with sensory impairments. Children with disabilities can locate any featured program without difficulty. Initially, the site will include 73 episodes of 19 different children’s television programs. Additional content from other producers will be added over the next two years. Melody Musgrove, director of the Education Department’s Office of Special Education Programs, which manag-es the portal, said teachers and parents routinely use television to introduce, reinforce and expand upon school lessons. “The Accessible Television Portal was created to open up these learning opportunities for the population of chil-dren with unique learning needs,” Musgrove said. “The general population takes for granted the entertainment and education provided by quality television. Children with disabilities deserve access to that same program-ming. With the technology we have available to us, there is no reason for them to be left out.” “I’m very excited about the prospect of our diverse mix of programming on CBS and ABC being made available to children who, otherwise, wouldn’t have the opportunity to fully experience it,” said Meg LaVigne, president of Litton Television. DCMP provides services to benefit thousands of students - early learning through grade 12 - who are blind, vis-ually impaired, deaf, hard of hearing or deaf-blind. These services include a library of free-loan described and captioned educational media, a learning center of information related to educational media access, a gateway to Internet resources related to accessibility, and guidelines for adding descriptions and captions to media. The Department-funded DCMP is administered by the National Association of the Deaf. More information is available at www.dcmp.org.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communica-

tion and behavioral challenges. About 1 in 68 children has been identified with ASD, according to estimates from

CDC's Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network (CDC.gov). Visit the Centers for Dis-

ease Control and Prevention for more information on ASD, treatment, studies, and free materials.

Autism Speaks: Autism Speaks is the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization, dedi-

cated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing aware-

ness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their fami-

lies. Check out their toolkits.

Operation Autism: Operation Autism is a web-based resource specifically designed and created to

support military families that have children with autism. It is the shared product of the vision and energy of

the Organization for Autism Research (OAR) and the funding support of the American Legion Child Wel-

fare Foundation.

The Arc: The Arc is the largest national community-based organization advocating for and serving peo-

ple with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

Autism NOW: Autism NOW is the National Autism Resource and Information Center will be a dy-

namic and interactive, highly visible and effective central point of quality resources and information for in-

dividuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other developmental disabilities, their families, and

other targeted key stakeholders.

For more information and resources, please contact your Family Case Worker at 703-693-4172/6510.

AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH: RESOURCES

TRICARE NEWS: ABA TherapyTRICARE NEWS: ABA Therapy

Reminder about Tricare ABA services: “Comprehensive Autism Care Demonstration Update: If you are an active duty family member who receives applied be-havior analysis (ABA) services through one of the previous ABA programs, you must enroll in Extended Care Health Options (ECHO) by April 1, 2015. Fail-ure to do so will result in authorizations and claims being suspended until the you are successfully enrolled in ECHO. Avoid an interruption in services and complete your ECHO registration today.” If you need a copy of your DD Form 2792, please contact your Henderson Hall EFMP Family Case Worker. For Tricare ECHO information contact LaTrice Davis at LaTrice.D.Davis@healthnet.com and 571-227-6639.

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Answer: Once you receive orders, please contact the Henderson Hall EFMP of-

fice for assistance. The Henderson Hall EFMP office will coordinate with the

gaining EFMP office to assist you in connecting services between duty stations.

This “warm hand-off" (WHO) process ensures a smooth and seamless Perma-

nent Change of Station (PCS) transition. Prior to your PCS from Henderson

Hall, please complete the EFMP Family Transition Checklist and then forward the

information to your Henderson Hall EFMP Family 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 resources and support services at your

new duty station.

For more EFMP FAQs please visit our website: http://mccshh.com/EFMP.html

EFMP FAQ of the Month Question: How does efmp provide relocation assistance

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RESOURCE OF THE MONTHRESOURCE OF THE MONTH:

Autism Internet Modules (AIM)

Autism Internet Modules (AIM) is designed to provide high-quality information and professional development for anyone who supports, instructs, works with, or lives with someone with au-tism. Each module guides you through case studies, instructional videos, pre- and post-assessments, a glossary, and much more. AIM modules are available at no cost. If you would like to receive credit for your time on AIM, certificate and credit options are available for a fee. Visit their website at www.autisminternetmodules.org.

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There is one thing you can count on as a military family—moving. One of the many challenges that you will be faced with on your journey is a Permanent Change of Station (PCS). Moving is a necessary and inevitable part of military life. It is also a very large emotional and physical chal-lenge not only for you but for your entire family. Below are resources to help with the transition and to make the move as smooth as possible: Military Children’s Booklist – Moving We’re Moving! (by Heather Maisner and Kristina Stephenson) When Amy and her family move into a new house, it takes some effort to make it feel like home. Great book for infants and toddlers. The Berenstain Bears' Moving Day (by Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain) The Bear family tells their story of when they moved to their tree house in Bear County. I'm Not Moving, Mama (by Nancy White Carlstrom and Thor Wickstrom) When moving day comes, Little Mouse refuses to leave his room. Who Will Be My Friends? (by Syd Hoff) Freddy moves to a new neighborhood and spends the entire book looking for new friends - until he finally finds them. Let's Move Together (by Carol M. Schubeck) This book was written to help children and parents communicate about their feelings surrounding moving and ways to adjust to the big tran-sition. The Moving Book: A Kids' Survival Guide (by Gabriel Davis) This practical handbook is divided into three sections: before the move, during the move, and after the relocation. It con-tains useful tools for children to stay in touch with their friends, such as an address book and change-of-address postcards. Footsteps around the World: Relocation Tips for Teens, 2nd edition (by Beverly D. Ro-man, Dalene R Bickel) This workbook style text is written for teenagers facing a relocation. It offers organizational checklists, recommends journaling, and gives communication advice. Some of the information, specifically websites, is dated (published in 2001).

Additional Online Resources: www.defenselink.mil/mtom/ MTOM (for Kids & Teens) was developed by military kids, for military kids with real stories and good advice on how to make a move a good thing. Just Moved: Their “Mooving Family” is a huge hit with children. Military Child: An excellent resource for military children resources.

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Military Children and PCS (source: Military.com)

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Upcoming event at Fort

Meade, MD

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CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS MONTH

According to Childhelp.org, every year more than 3 million reports of child abuse are made in the United States involving more than 6 million children. The United States has one of the worst records among industrialized nations – losing on average between four and seven children every day to child abuse and neglect. A report of a child abuse is made every ten seconds. Child abuse impacts a child’s health—physically, mentally, and emotionally. If anyone you know is being affected by child abuse, please call the National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-ACHILD or visit the website at childhelp.org.

Resources Henderson Hall Victim Advocate - 703-693-6611 - also visit the Henderson

Hall Family Advocacy website by clicking here. National Children’s Alliance

Child Welfare

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: TAPSVOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: TAPS

The 21st TAPS National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp will be held on May 21-25 in Washington, D.C. TAPS currently is recruiting camp mentors - current military and recent veter-ans to serve as a caring companion to a child in the Good Grief Camp. TAPS hosts 500 children of fallen heroes every year at our National Good Grief Camp; it is a safe, fun place in which they find comfort, healing, and connection to their military family. You can make an incredible difference in the lives of children of the nation's fallen heroes. To join us, review the mentor requirements and register. Know other qualified service members or recently separated veterans? TAPS also has other non-mentor volunteer opportunities. For more information, visit their website at taps.org. You can also call or email the TAPS Youth Programs Team anytime at 1-800-959-8277 or mentors@taps.org.

(source: Military OneSource) (source: Military OneSource)

Locating Residential and Traditional Summer Camps:

http://www.acacamps.org

http://www.campsearch.com

http://www.gocamps.com

http://www.summercamps.com

http://www.campresource.com

http://www.kidscamps.com

http://www.summer-daycamps.com

http://www.mysummercamps.com

http://www.camppage.com

http://www.independentcamps.com

https://www.jointservicessupport.org/FP/Default.aspx

Special Needs:

http://www.veryspecialcamps.com

CAMP PURPLE:

http://www.nmfa.org/site/PageServer?pagename=op_default

(link could change, can always start at the nmfa home page)

Helpful sites for finding Grief Camps:

http://www.moyerfoundation.org/events/Erin_Registration.aspx

http://www.dougy.org/default.asp?pid=3557092

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DISCLAIMER:

The contents of this document do not

necessarily reflect the views or policies

of the Department of Defense, nor does

the mention of trade names, commercial

products, gift suggestions, or organiza-

tions imply endorsement by the USMC.

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“Only in the darkness can you see the stars.”

– Martin Luther King Jr.

Henderson Hall Happenings What are other Henderson Hall Marine & Family Programs up to?

Events are free and open to DoD ID card holders. Please pre-register.

L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses Wednesday, April 15, 2015, 9 AM – 4 PM Please call for location. Sponsored by Marine Corps Family Team Building LINKS for Spouses provides information on: Marine Corps history, tradi-tion, and language; benefits and services; financial awareness; dealing with separation and deployments; tips on moving; effective communica-tion. Register by Friday, April 10 by calling 703-693-4840.

Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Indoor Play Group Thursdays, April 9, 16, 23, 30 • 10 AM – 11:30 AM Memorial Chapel (101 McNair Road, Fort Myer, VA) Sponsored by New Parent Support Program

Join us for Fun, Music, and Story-time. Parents, caregivers, and children ages 0 – 5 welcome. Registration requested. For general information and registration, call 703-696-3512.

Let us know how we’re doing!

For other Marine and Family Programs workshops for April, please visit our website at mccshh.com.

Children’s Fair

Saturday, April 25, 2015, 10 AM - 2 PM Cpl Terry L. Smith Gym, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall

Bounce houses, roving magician, balloon artist, face painter,

Kinderjam, Stranger Danger presentations, and much much

more. For more information, please contact 703-614-7204.