Partners in PROMISE

📣 Heads-up #EFMP families! ❓Did you know that the #Tricare Claim Form DD 2642 was updated in September 2024? 💡For those of you who receive services from non-network providers in an office setting or receive durable medical equipment (DME) and supplies (from network or non-network providers), you may need to file a claim on your own to Tricare. 🔔 Make sure to use the newest DD 2642 form because if you use an older claim form, it will get denied. https://lnkd.in/eMpUq-8g #EFMP #MilitaryChildren #MilitaryFamilies #SpecialEducation

In honor of National Veterans and Military Families Month, we’re sharing stories that celebrate the resilience, strength, and sacrifices of our military families.  Get to know the inspiring journeys of some of Pip's Team and their military families 💙 Carla Wyrsch, Advisory Board Member & Educational Curriculum Developer, is a spouse of a retired United States Marine and mother of two! Carla has devoted her career to educating and advocating for children with disabilities and her experience spans a variety of settings including residential treatment facilities, military bases, public schools, and the Lerner School for Autism at the Cleveland Clinic. #VeteransMonth #MilitaryFamiliesMonth #MilitaryChildren #EFMP #SpecialEducation #USM

What an incredible week at the Association of Defense Communities (ADC) Installation Innovation Forum! Nothing compares to the hospitality of Texas! It was great to see many of our colleagues including Lisa Howard, MSW from the The Barry Robinson Center. Our Executive Director Michelle Norman was honored to join a panel and share her military spouse experience as a Board member of the Virginia MIC3 Council and their best practices related to research conducted by the Defense-State Liaison Office (DSLO) and the Clearinghouse for Military Readiness at Penn State University on the implementation of four DOD policy priorities supporting military child education: Advanced Enrollment, Purple Star Schools, the Military Student Identifier, and the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. We are grateful to elevate military children with disabilities and their education and how military spouses can use their voices to make an impact in their local areas and states. #MilitaryChildren #MilitaryFamilies #SpecialEducation #EFMP #ADC #DOD

🚀 Check out Partners in PROMISE's latest Special Education Content Article, crafted by PiP Curriculum Director Carla Wyrsch! 📘 Titled "ESY Services: Insights and Advocacy Strategies for Parents." You may wonder why you're seeing an article discussing extended school year (ESY) services when we are only several months into the new school year. The answer is simple: It is never too early to start making your case for ESY services for your child. The earlier, the better.  ➡️ Read more at the link below: https://lnkd.in/eksKsGM8 #MilitaryChildren #MilitaryFamilies #SpecialEducation #EFMP #ESY #Advocacy

In honor of National Veterans and Military Families Month, we’re sharing stories that celebrate the resilience, strength, and sacrifices of our military families.  Get to know the inspiring journeys of these families as they support our service members, adapt to new challenges, and make daily sacrifices for our country. Check out some of their incredible stories and join us in honoring them this month. 💙 ✨ Leslie Slover's story, "Special Education Journey: Challenges for a Military Family", https://lnkd.in/e9N9_uMp ✨ Brittany Summer's story, "Advocacy for Your Child: Your Right and Responsibility", https://lnkd.in/eAkznV4C ✨Amanda Larimore's story, "This Thing Call Respite", https://lnkd.in/eiHfK-Yc ✨ Katy Davis's story, "A Neurodiverse Family's Foundation", https://lnkd.in/ex4NB9mc ✨ CPT Nathaniel Huff's story, "Transitioning from Active Duty", https://lnkd.in/eCSnjyrZ ✨ Mehdi Akacem's story, "Dual-Military Households: Bridging Gaps for Special Needs", https://lnkd.in/ezHev7_w ✨ Patricia Byrd's story, "Don't Let Others Tell You You're Wrong: Seeking Help for  Your Special Needs Child", https://lnkd.in/ec-8ZQyA #MilitaryFamiliesMonth #VeteransMonth #MilitaryFamilyStories #HonorOurFamilies #MiltaryChildren #SpecialEducation #EFMP

🌟 November is National Veterans and Military Families Month! 🌟 Partners in PROMISE wants to extend our deepest gratitude to all military-connected families who sacrifice so much for our country. 💙 Your strength, resilience, and dedication inspire us daily, and we honor your sacrifices to answer the call to duty. Thank you for your service and commitment! #MilitaryFamiliesMonth #MilitaryAppreciation #NationalVeteransMonth #PartnersInPROMISE #ThankYou

Applications now open for HomeFront Helpers near Eglin & Hurlburt! The  Operation Child Care Project in partnership with The Early Learning Coalition of the Emerald Coast and the Air & Space Forces Association, launched the HomeFront Help (HFH) Community Pilot Program, an exclusive paid professional development opportunity for military spouses and early childhood education professionals near Eglin and Hurlburt Air Force Bases. OCCP is actively recruiting Helpers to participate in the first cohort of this pilot program happening November 16-17 in Shalimar, designed to address the child care crisis faced by military families. A Helper will help fill the childcare gaps many local military families face. Upon training completion, Helpers will be added to a local database managed by OCCP that helps local families find in-home care. Additionally, Helpers can fill in at local installation CDCs and local non-DOD child care partners. The helper Success Toolkit will include: $250 Upon In-Person Program Completion Free CPR / First Aid Certification (Adult & Pediatric) 40 Hours of Free Training Free Consulting With Industry Experts Supplies Swag Bag Free Self-Employment Support Free FBI, State, & National Background Checks Ongoing support and incentives for serving military families #MilitaryChildren #MilitaryFamilies #EFMP #HomeFront #Helpers #OCCP

🌟 **EFMP Updates: What You Need to Know!** 🌟 With the recent EFMP (Exceptional Family Member Program) standardization, many changes have impacted each service branch differently. We're kicking things off by focusing on the Navy! 🔍 **What’s new?** 1️⃣ **Eligibility Changes**: Stay informed about how these updates affect which family members qualify for EFMP services. 2️⃣ **Respite Care Program**: Learn how changes to respite care will impact your family and what you can expect moving forward. Let’s dive into how these changes may affect your family’s support! 💙⚓ #NavyEFMP #MilitaryFamilies #MilitaryChildren #EFMPChanges #RespiteCare #NavySupport

🌟 **EFMP Updates: What You Need to Know!** 🌟 With the recent EFMP (Exceptional Family Member Program) standardization, many changes have impacted each service branch differently. We're kicking things off by focusing on the Navy! 🔍 **What’s new?** 1️⃣ **Eligibility Changes**: Stay informed about how these updates affect which family members qualify for EFMP services. 2️⃣ **Respite Care Program**: Learn how changes to respite care will impact your family and what you can expect moving forward. Let’s dive into how these changes may affect your family’s support! 💙⚓ #NavyEFMP #MilitaryFamilies #MilitaryChildren #EFMPChanges #RespiteCare #NavySupport

🌟 **EFMP Updates: What You Need to Know!** 🌟 With the recent EFMP (Exceptional Family Member Program) standardization, many changes have impacted each service branch differently. We're kicking things off by focusing on the Navy! 🔍 **What’s new?** 1️⃣ **Eligibility Changes**: Stay informed about how these updates affect which family members qualify for EFMP services. 2️⃣ **Respite Care Program**: Learn how changes to respite care will impact your family and what you can expect moving forward. Let’s dive into how these changes may affect your family’s support! 💙⚓ #NavyEFMP #MilitaryFamilies #MilitaryChildren #EFMPChanges #RespiteCare #NavySupport