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Special Needs Military Families
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Whether your special needs family member is a child or adult, the Department of Defense and the military services are committed to giving you personal, high-quality support.
Military OneSource Specialty Consultations
Military OneSource provides 60-minute consultations, up to 12 times a year, with a Special Needs Specialty Consultant. The consultant will assess your family’s needs and answer your questions about moving benefits, education, finances, housing, support groups, medical resources, and more. To schedule your consultation, call Military OneSource at 1-800-342-9647 and ask for an appointment with a Special Needs Specialty Consultant.
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Family Support - The Department of Defense and the military services provide several types of support to military families with special medical and/or educational needs.
Moving - Moving is stressful under any circumstances. If you’re moving with a special needs family member, it requires even more planning.
Medical - If your family member has special medical needs, it’s important to understand the medical benefits available through the military health care system, who can help you, and where to get more information.
Education and Early Intervention - If your child with special needs is under 21 or hasn't yet graduated from high school, you need to know about two important programs: early intervention services and special education.
Financial and Legal - If you’re struggling to pay bills related to your special needs family member, need help securing her financial future, or have questions about estate planning and guardianship, these resources can help.
Support for Adults with Special Needs - It’s important to know about options and benefits available when your child with special needs graduates from high school or ages out of special education at 21.
Taking Care of Yourself - The fast pace of military life makes it hard to find time for yourself. The responsibilities of caring for a special needs family member makes it even harder. These resources can help you stay focused and healthy.
Respite Care - Respite care can give you much-needed time for yourself. Learn here about TRICARE, branch-specific, and community respite-care programs.