TRANSITIONS
Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission (MIC3) has been signed by all 50 states and addresses the key issues of Eligibility, Enrollment, Placement and Graduation encountered by military families.
MilitaryOneSource (MOS) for information on your gaining installation and surrounding communities. The site also provides information about programs, services, and maps for military installations worldwide.
Anchored4Life (A4L) provides transition and resiliency resources and skills to counselors, teachers, parents, and youth.
DoDEA Department of Defense Education Agency provides information for families who will be using this resource based on if the duty location supports it (DoDEA operates in 7 States, 11 Countries, 2 Territories).
National Military Family Association (NMFA) is a private non-profit association organized to improve the quality of family life of all military personnel. Activities revolve around programs to educate the public, the military community, and the Congress on the rights and benefits of military families, as well as advocate for an equitable quality of life for those families.
MyPCS gives Sailors a way to access PCS-related information and resources using their personal mobile devices – no Common Access Card (CAC) required.
MyDeployment allows sailors on Active Duty PCS orders to access PCS-related information and resources, view orders, and create/submit travel vouchers.
SUPPORT
Military Kids Connect
Life for military kids is full of ups and downs. From adventure and unique experiences, to frequent moves and family adjustments - you may face challenges that your friends at school don’t know anything about. Making connections with other military kids can help you build resilience and find friends who understand your life.
https://militarykidsconnect.health.mil/
Military & Family Life Counselors provide non-medical, solution focused, problem solving counseling support, coaching, and education to children, families, service members and staff that work in the various Child and Youth Programs on the installation and in the schools. Common activities: Attend events, facilitate group discussion, present materials, brief the program, coaching, problem solving, providing education, emotional support, and managing resources. Some typical issues addressed: Bullying, developmental phases, conflict-resolution, self-confidence, communication, deployment and reintegration, leadership skills, stress and anger management, and behavior management techniques. Contact your School or School Liaison to see if an MFLC is available at your Child’s school.
Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) delivers programs, services, and professional development to meet the needs of military-connected students, parents, and professionals.
Childcare services/before and after school:
Child and Youth Programs (CYP) are nationally recognized programs that ensure high quality and affordable child care and programming is readily available for military and Department of Defense families worldwide. Care can be requested by visiting www.militarychildcare.com
Visit the NAS Jacksonville CYP page at https://www.navymwrjacksonville.com/child-youth
Visit the CYP E-Library at https://elibrary.cnic-n9portal.net/
Navy MWR conducts activities and events, and delivers high-quality, innovative recreation programs in state-of-the-art facilities worldwide.
MyNavyPortal- Your One stop shop to manage your Navy Career.
https://my.navy.mil/index.html
For tutoring resources, please see the Schools link.
SPECIAL EDUCATION/EFMP
Tricare ECHO: The Extended Care Health Option (ECHO) provides financial assistance to beneficiaries with special needs for an integrated set of services and supplies.
EFMP ROC is a ready, one-source access point to the Resources, Options and Consultations available to military families with special needs through Military OneSource.
The Navy's Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) serves military families with special needs. The EFMP is a mandatory enrollment program for sponsors with qualifying family members. Special needs include special medical, dental, mental health, developmental or educational requirements, the requirement for adaptive equipment assistive technology devices and services and/or wheelchair accessibility. Contact Fleet and Family Readiness at 904-542-5745 or the School Liaison to get in contact with the EFMP Program.
Florida Inclusion Network
https://www.floridainclusionnetwork.com/
EFMP Fact Sheet
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/leaders-service-providers/efmp-special-needs/efmp-fact-sheets/
Exceptional Student Education in Florida
https://www.fldoe.org/academics/exceptional-student-edu/
Legal Assistance for Military Families with Special Needs
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/military-life-cycle/friends-extended-family/free-legal-support-for-military-families-with-special-needs/
Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission (MIC3) has been signed by all 50 states and addresses the key issues of Eligibility, Enrollment, Placement and Graduation encountered by military families.
MilitaryOneSource (MOS) for information on your gaining installation and surrounding communities. The site also provides information about programs, services, and maps for military installations worldwide.
Anchored4Life (A4L) provides transition and resiliency resources and skills to counselors, teachers, parents, and youth.
DoDEA Department of Defense Education Agency provides information for families who will be using this resource based on if the duty location supports it (DoDEA operates in 7 States, 11 Countries, 2 Territories).
National Military Family Association (NMFA) is a private non-profit association organized to improve the quality of family life of all military personnel. Activities revolve around programs to educate the public, the military community, and the Congress on the rights and benefits of military families, as well as advocate for an equitable quality of life for those families.
MyPCS gives Sailors a way to access PCS-related information and resources using their personal mobile devices – no Common Access Card (CAC) required.
MyDeployment allows sailors on Active Duty PCS orders to access PCS-related information and resources, view orders, and create/submit travel vouchers.
SUPPORT
Military Kids Connect
Life for military kids is full of ups and downs. From adventure and unique experiences, to frequent moves and family adjustments - you may face challenges that your friends at school don’t know anything about. Making connections with other military kids can help you build resilience and find friends who understand your life.
https://militarykidsconnect.health.mil/
Military & Family Life Counselors provide non-medical, solution focused, problem solving counseling support, coaching, and education to children, families, service members and staff that work in the various Child and Youth Programs on the installation and in the schools. Common activities: Attend events, facilitate group discussion, present materials, brief the program, coaching, problem solving, providing education, emotional support, and managing resources. Some typical issues addressed: Bullying, developmental phases, conflict-resolution, self-confidence, communication, deployment and reintegration, leadership skills, stress and anger management, and behavior management techniques. Contact your School or School Liaison to see if an MFLC is available at your Child’s school.
Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) delivers programs, services, and professional development to meet the needs of military-connected students, parents, and professionals.
Childcare services/before and after school:
Child and Youth Programs (CYP) are nationally recognized programs that ensure high quality and affordable child care and programming is readily available for military and Department of Defense families worldwide. Care can be requested by visiting www.militarychildcare.com
Visit the NAS Jacksonville CYP page at https://www.navymwrjacksonville.com/child-youth
Visit the CYP E-Library at https://elibrary.cnic-n9portal.net/
Navy MWR conducts activities and events, and delivers high-quality, innovative recreation programs in state-of-the-art facilities worldwide.
MyNavyPortal- Your One stop shop to manage your Navy Career.
https://my.navy.mil/index.html
For tutoring resources, please see the Schools link.
SPECIAL EDUCATION/EFMP
Tricare ECHO: The Extended Care Health Option (ECHO) provides financial assistance to beneficiaries with special needs for an integrated set of services and supplies.
EFMP ROC is a ready, one-source access point to the Resources, Options and Consultations available to military families with special needs through Military OneSource.
The Navy's Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) serves military families with special needs. The EFMP is a mandatory enrollment program for sponsors with qualifying family members. Special needs include special medical, dental, mental health, developmental or educational requirements, the requirement for adaptive equipment assistive technology devices and services and/or wheelchair accessibility. Contact Fleet and Family Readiness at 904-542-5745 or the School Liaison to get in contact with the EFMP Program.
Florida Inclusion Network
https://www.floridainclusionnetwork.com/
EFMP Fact Sheet
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/leaders-service-providers/efmp-special-needs/efmp-fact-sheets/
Exceptional Student Education in Florida
https://www.fldoe.org/academics/exceptional-student-edu/
Legal Assistance for Military Families with Special Needs
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/military-life-cycle/friends-extended-family/free-legal-support-for-military-families-with-special-needs/