HENDERSON HALL

Exceptional Family Member Program

IN THIS

NEWSLETTER:

Workshops & Support

Groups with EFMP &

in the Community

November is Diabetes

Awareness Month

EFMP FAQ:

Assignments Review

Partners for Success

Consultations MD

Family Support events

STOMP on HH Dec 2-3

Henderson Hall

Happenings: A

Tribute to Veterans,

Turkey Trot 5k, &

H&S BN Birthday Ball

MCCS Spotlight

Program: Marine

Corps Family Team

Building

HENDERSON HALL EFMP TEAM We are here to serve you and your family!

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

Office hours: Monday—Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM Email: efmphh@usmc-mccs.org Website: mccshh.com/EFMP.html

Program Manager:

703-693-6368

Administrative Assistant:

703-693-7195

Family Case Workers:

703-693-6510

703-693-4172

Training, Education, & Outreach Specialist:

703-693-5353

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E F M P SERVICES AVAILABLE:

Family support/case

management (including deployment support)

Informed assignment

screening

Special housing consideration (HQMC EFMP)

EFMP attorney assistance

Resources and referrals

Support at IEP meetings

Eligibility for Tricare

ECHO (with qualifying conditions)

Transition assistance (Warm Hand-off)

Workshops and trainings

Lending library

Loan locker

Respite Care Reimbursement

Program

Family Needs Assessment

and Service Plan

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P A G E 2 N O V E M B E R

WORKSHOPS • OUTREACH • SUPPORT GROUPS

NOVEMBER 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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7 Autism Resource Clinic @ Fort Belvoir 0800-1200 Sip & Share @ Fort Meade Calvary Chapel 0930-1030 Turning 18 in VA @ Fort Belvoir 1100-1300

8 Virginia Medicaid Waivers @ Fort Belvoir 1000-1200 (call 571-231-8503)

9 Transition Symposium: Stop Waiting & Start Planning 0800-1530 Pushing Through Frustration 1330-1500

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Holiday - Office closed

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13 Marine & Family Programs Pentagon Outreach 2nd fl, Apex 9/10 1000-1330

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16 Why Will No One Play with Me 0900-1500

17 18 The ADA: Transitioning Out of School for Students w/ Developmental Disabilities 1200-1300

19 Public Transportation Services for the Disabled 1300-1400 Special Education Roundtable 1800-2000

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Holiday - Office closed

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LEGEND EFMP Other Location - DC Maryland Virginia Webinar $ - cost associated

To register for EFMP events, call 703-693-5353 or email efmphh@usmc-mccs.org.

EFMP wishes to make our events accessible to persons of all abilities. If you need reasonable accommodations in order to fully participate in an event, please contact us.

Don’t forget to check your local public school systems, community organizations, and installations for other events in your area.

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Specialized Training of Military Parents (STOMP) at Fort Meade 0900-1600

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NOVEMBER IS DIABETES

AWARENESS MONTH

Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Blood glucose is your main source of energy and comes from the food you eat. Insulin, a hormone made by the pancreas, helps glucose from food get into your cells to be used for energy. Sometimes your body doesn’t make enough—or any—insulin or doesn’t use insulin well. Glucose then stays in your blood and doesn’t reach your cells. Over time, having too much glucose in your blood can cause health problems. Although diabetes has no cure, steps can be taken to manage diabetes and stay healthy.

Symptoms of diabetes include

increased thirst and urination

increased hunger

fatigue

blurred vision

numbness or tingling in the feet or hands

sores that do not heal

unexplained weight loss For more information, visit: www.niddk.nih.gov/

Partners for Success Consultations Grab your child's IEP or interim report and your questions for a quick personal meeting with our Partners. Annapolis, Glen Burnie, Broadneck, Severna Park High School Feeders Monday, December 2, 2019 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: Severna Park Library https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A4EADAE2EA1FE3-meets1

Arundel, Meade, South River, Southern High School Feeders Thursday, December 5, 2019 from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Location: Edgewater Library https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A4EADAE2EA1FE3-meets2

Chesapeake, Northeast, North County, Old Mill High School Feeders Tuesday, December 10, 2019 from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Location: Mountain Road Library https://signupgenius.com/go/8050A4EADAE2EA1FE3-meet

What does an EFMP assignment review include? HQMC EFMP reviews each EFMP family member’s medical and/or educational needs, as documented on the DD 2792 and DD 2792-1 with IFSP/IEP. Each of these requirements is matched to the resources at the proposed location at the time of the review and includes: 1. The specific medical provider (MTF or network)

is accessible within the mileage guidelines, based upon frequency of care as outlined in MCO 1754.4B

2. The MTF or network provider has the capacity to accept new patients

3. The MTF or network provider treats the diagnosed condition

4. The network provider accepts TRICARE Prime 5. Complex educational requirements may

warrant additional research, coordination, and communication to support the transition

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EFMP SPECIAL NEEDS FORUM

Join Henderson Hall EFMP on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 from 1200-

1230 on Facebook Live. This forum is an opportunity to address

concerns, problem solve, and seek resolution dealing with EFMP

policies, procedures, and facilities.

All families are welcome to visit MCCS Henderson Hall’s Facebook page at https://

www.facebook.com/mccsHH/.

PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE: TRANSITION TO

ADULTHOOD

On Tuesday, November 19, 2019 from 1700-1830 at Fort Belvoir’s USO, we will be hosting a

workshop with PEATC which will offer information to help you learn about options and tools for

making these important decisions. Topics covered will be: Age of Majority, Guardianship, Power of

Attorney, Supported Decision Making, Special Needs Trusts, ABLE Accounts and Letters of Intent.

Registration: email efmphh@usmc-mccs.org or call 703-693-5353.

SPECIALIZED TRAINING OF MILITARY PARENTS

On Monday & Tuesday, December 2-3, 2019 from 0900-1600, STOMP training will be provided to

our military families. This event will be located at Joe Rosenthal Theater on the Henderson Hall side

of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.

Registration: https://www.tfaforms.com/4747841

BOWLING WITH SANTA

EFMP-enrolled families are invited to bowl a few games with Santa. EFMP will provide

the 2 games, shoes, pizza, and a drink. Registration is required. Join us on Saturday,

December 7, 2019 from 1200-1400 at Fort Myer’s Bowling Center.

Registration: email efmphh@usmc-mccs.org or call 703-693-5353.

FAMILY SUPPORT

Marine Corps Base QUANTICO, VA

Thursday, December 12, 2019 from

1700-1900

Club Meade, FORT MEADE

2019 Joint Services EFMP Children’s

Holiday Party

FORT MEADE, MD

Henderson Hall

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DISCLAIMER: The contents of this

newsletter 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 organizations imply endorsement by the

USMC.

For more Marine Corps Community Services events in NOVEMBER, please visit our website at mccshh.com.

Marine Corps Community Services - Program Spotlight

Marine Corps Family Team Building The mission of the Marine Corps Family Team Building Program at Henderson Hall is to provide programs and services to encourage personal growth and strengthen the family for continual readiness. These programs are free of charge. We face a unique challenge here at Henderson Hall because the Marines and the families we serve are spread throughout the National Capital Region. However, we strive everyday to reach out to those families whether they come here to us or we go to their commands to reach them. Marine Corps Family Team Building is comprised of six programs aboard Henderson Hall. Visit their website to see all the services they offer: http://mccshh.com/mcftb.html.

Henderson Hall Happenings

Tell us how we’re doing

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

Joint Career Fair "A Tribute to Veterans” Thursday, November 14, 2019 • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Spates Community Center, Joint Base Myer–Henderson Hall Hosted with Henderson Hall’s Career Resource Management Center The Joint Career Fair: A Tribute to Veterans will feature companies looking to hire qualified candidates! Recruiters and hiring managers will be available to take resumes and conduct on-the-spot interviews with potential applicants. This is an excellent opportunity to network and meet face-to-face with military-friendly employers. All active duty service members, military spouses, and veterans are highly encouraged to attend! Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/joint-career-fair-a-tribute-to-veterans-job-seeker-registration-tickets-75709724825.

Turkey Trot 5K Race Friday, November 15, 2019 • 7:00 am Fort Myer Fitness Center Hosted with Henderson Hall’s Semper Fit For more information call 703-220-1001 or visit http://www.mccshh.com/OohRahRunSeries/.

244th Marine Corps Birthday Ball Saturday, November 16, 2019 • 6:00 pm West Belmont Place at the National Event Center Join the Marines of H&S Battalion, Headquarters Marine Corps, Henderson Hall, as they celebrate the 244th birthday of their beloved Corps. Visit http://mccshh.com/BirthdayBallHH2019/ for more information.