# Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
> **US Department of Defense** · Final rule. · Published 2019-02-13 · Effective 2019-03-15 · 84 FR 3681
## Document
- **Document number:** 2019-02107
- **Category:** personnel
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Defense
- **Federal Register citation:** 84 FR 3681
- **CFR reference:** 32 CFR 75
- **Publication date:** 2019-02-13
- **Effective date:** 2019-03-15
- **DOD docket:** Docket ID: DOD-2011-OS-0127
## Abstract

This part discusses procedures for identifying a family member with special needs and coordinating travel for family members of active duty Service members who meet the Department of Defense (DoD) criteria for the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP). It also describes procedures for processing DoD civilian employees who have family members with special needs for an overseas assignment and provides family support services to military families with special needs.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/02/13/2019-02107/exceptional-family-member-program-efmp)
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