Fort Carson EFMP - Family Support

01/15/2025

Dear Soldiers and Spouses,

The Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness is excited to announce an important initiative aimed at informing improvements for the Exceptional Family Member Program’s (EFMP) automated system, Enterprise EFMP (E-EFMP). Headquarters Department of the Army EFMP Central Office, in collaboration with the E-EFMP vendor, is organizing a series of virtual discussions and kindly request your participation to gather your perspective, experience, and recommendation. These discussions will be instrumental in improving E-EFMP.
These one-on-one usability review sessions will be conducted to identify user pain points, preferences, workarounds, and overall impressions of the platform. The virtual sessions will take place over a three-week period beginning January 13-31. Each session will be limited to 30-45 minutes and will be facilitated by our E-EFMP vendor. During each session, participants will be asked to navigate an interactive prototype of the system and respond to a series of questions. Sessions are meant to encourage candid and constructive dialogue.

Your participation is of great significance and your insights will help EFMP Central Office:
• Understand user pain points and opportunities related to navigating E-EFMP.
• Identify key areas that require attention in our awareness materials and resources.
• Develop strategies to effectively improve the E-EFMP.
Please let us know your availability as soon as possible by contacting the HQDA EFMP Central Office at [email protected].

Key Points:
Target Audience: Soldiers and Spouses
Platform: Microsoft Teams
Registrations are limited to one per person.
Experience level: New and experienced users to capture a wide range of feedback.

Participants will receive session invites from [email protected] beginning at least 2 weeks prior to the proposed session date.

Thank you for your ongoing commitment to the EFMP mission and your willingness to contribute to the development and improvement of E-EFMP. We look forward to engaging in meaningful discussions and working together to make a positive impact across the Army community.

If you have any immediate questions or require additional information, please don’t hesitate to reach out HQDA EFMP Central Office at [email protected].

Thanks in advance for your contributions to this important effort!

01/13/2025

01/10/2025

Join me next Sunday at Healthpro Pediatrics' Denver location for a free winter themed sensory friendly concert! ❄️

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01/10/2025

According to The American Thyroid Association (ATA), more than 12 percent of the U.S population will develp a thyriod condition during their lifetime. Thyriod disease can significantly impact quality of life and overall health. The thyriod gland plays a vital role in how our bodies regulate metabolism, mood, energy levels, heart rate, and growth. Understanding the risks factors and symptoms are preventive measures that can allow one to seek for early interventions and proper management, which can significantly improve one's overall quality of life. Check out the links below for lcoal support groups, education, and resources on thyriod diseases.

https://www.thyroid.org/

https://www.thyca.org/sg/co_coloradosprings/

https://gdatf.org/

https://www.thyroideyes.com/

https://tedcommunity.org/

09/20/2024

Fort Carson ACS Nurturing and New Parent Support Program and TRE - The Resource Exchange are partnering with EFMP to provide FREE developmental screenings for children, newborn to five-years of age. A screening can determine if a child is meeting his or her developmental milestones.

Friday, October 11th at 3:30pm. to 5:30pm
Parent Central
1352 Ellis Street Bldg. 5939
Fort Carson, CO 80913

*Developmetnal milestones are skills and behaviors that children achieve by a certain age.
*Looking at milestones can help identify potential problems early and can make a huge impact on a child's life.
*Early intervention can help children learn important skills, make the most of their strengths, and improve their quality of life.

For registration, contact ACS EFMP at (719) 526-0400. Walk-ins and service dogs are welcome.

09/20/2024

September is also Su***de Prevention Awareness Month! Many Military Families and non-Military Families have been impacted by su***de. Learn the warning signs and the risk factors for su***de. More importantly, familiarize yourself and others with the Su***de and Crisis Lifeline; call and/or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. For more information and assistance, click the links below:

https://www.militaryonesource.mil/health-wellness/prevention-care/su***de-awareness/

https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Common-with-Mental-Illness/Risk-of-Su***de/

Resource for Youth: Colorado Crisis Services (confidential 24/7 hotline) - Text "TALK" to 38255 or call 1-844-493-8255

https://coloradocrisisservices.org/below-the-surface/

09/20/2024

Children with physical, developmental, intellectual, and emotional disabilities are at an increased risk of being builled due to their vulnerability. Recognizing the warning signs of bullying is vital and is the first step in taking action against bullying. Making threats, spreading rumors, attacking someone physically or verbally, and purposely excluding someone from a group are prime examples of bullying behavior. - www.stopbulling.gov

09/09/2024

Not sure if the Exceptional Family member Program applies to you and your family? Come learn more about the program next Friday, September 20th, 10-11:00 a.m. This is a great opportunity to meet the team and learn what the program offers in addition to what resources/services are availablity at our installation.

Join EFMP for EFMP 101 on Friday, September 20, 2024 10:00a.m.-11:00a.m. This class provides tools and resources to assist your military family with special needs to thrive in military life.

For more information please call: 719-526-0400

https://carson.armymwr.com/calendar/event/efmp-101/6549859/9213

09/09/2024

Don't miss an exciting opportunity to mingle with other parents! EFMP is hosting a support group/playgroup for all military Families that have a family member with exceptional needs. Chatter and Scatter with Exceptional Friends will be held at the ACS Annex today at 10:00-11:30 a.m.

There will be FREE arts and craft activities, sensory toys, and photos. For more information, please contact us at 719) 526-0400. See you soon!