Exceptional Family Member Program-Medical (EFMP-M)
The EFMP-M’s purpose is to ensure that the medical and educational needs of every Air Force family member can be met in each location to which they are assigned. We do this in large part by screening every incoming family member with special medical or educational needs, but also by building relationships with and maintaining awareness of available resources and coordinating care when family members need this once they arrive. In some instances, we collaborate on a larger scale with clinics and providers to increase resource options available to Air Force family members in order to prevent issues or to increase access. EFMP-M can assist you with finding options when medical or educational needs are not met. We are also the POC for the medical part of the Command Sponsorship application.
Phone number: 226-8954
Primary POC(s): Emily Brown, Special Needs Coordinator
CHILD and YOUTH PROGRAMS
Trust:
The child and youth programs provides opportunities for children and youth to develop their physical, social, emotional and cognitive abilities and to experience achievement, leadership, enjoyment, friendship and recognition. The programs employs professionals trained in safety, nutrition, creativity, child guidance and other areas of self-esteem.
Community:
The programs offers a variety of instructional classes available for all age groups to include: ballet and tap, guitar and piano lessons, gymnastics, Tae Kwon Do, jazz dance and cheerleading and sports; flag football, soccer, basketball and baseball.
Connectedness:
Our programs provide a wide variety of services, instructional classes and activities for children 5 to 18 years of age including before and after school programs, full day camps during summer vacation and school holidays, youth sports and youth transition and support services.
CDC-East
Monday-Friday: 6:30am-6pm
CDC-West
Monday-Friday: 6:30am-6pm
Parents can use full-time care for their child while they work throughout the week or hourly care spaces when short-term care is needed. Requests for care are now being submitted through MilitaryChildCare.com, a secure DoD website that provides a single gateway for you to find comprehensive information on military-operated and military-approved child care programs worldwide.
The RAF Lakenheath Child Development Program has an overall capacity of 298 full-time spaces in two locations for children of dual employed families. Full-time care is provided at both the East Center (located between the Alterations shop and base housing) and the West Center (near Gate 2 and base housing). Care is provided to children between the ages of 6 weeks and 5 years of age. RAF Lakenheath Child Development Programs work with 23 classrooms, adapting environments, to ensure the demand for care is met.
*Closed Federal Holidays; one CDC open for Goal & Family Days (available upon request)
*Fees and charges are based on Total Family Income
Open Recreation: Pre-Teen (9-12)
Monday-Friday: 2:30-6:30pm
No School Days: 2:30-6:30pm
*Closed federal holidays, goal & family days
Pre-Teen: Summer Months-June, July, & August (9-12)
Monday-Friday: 1:00-6:30pm
Open Recreation: Teen Program (13-18)
Monday-Friday: 2:30-6:30pm
No School Days: 2:30-6:30pm
*Closed federal holidays, goal & family days
Teen Program: Summer Months-June, July, & August (13-18)
Monday – Friday: 1:00-6:30pm
*Membership fees are $110 per year
Sports Program (5-18)
Flag Football
Soccer
Baseball
Volleyball
Basketball
*$60.00 members/ $70.00 non-members
School Age Program
(Ages 5-12)
Monday-Friday: 6:30am-6pm
*Fees and charges are based on Total Family Income
The RAF Lakenheath Youth Center provides opportunities for youth to develop their physical, social, emotional and cognitive abilities and to experience achievement, leadership, enjoyment, friendship and recognition. Our programs provide a wide variety of services, instructional classes and activities for children 5 to 18 years of age including before and after school programs, full day camps during summer vacation and school holidays, youth sports and youth transition and support services.
Before and after School is designed for children in first to sixth grades. This program is offered in the morning before school starts and again in the afternoon when school is out. All activities are planned as an enhancement to the child’s learning, with an emphasis on enhancing children’s social and development skills. This program employs professionals trained in safety, nutrition, creativity, child guidance and other areas of self-esteem.
The Youth Center also offers a variety of instructional classes available for all age groups to include: ballet and tap, guitar and piano lessons, gymnastics, Tae Kwon Do, jazz dance and cheerleading.
Are you new and incoming to Lakenheath? Do you have a Youth Center aged child incoming with you? Youth Sponsorship is available.
Family Child Care
Monday-Friday, 7:00am-4:00pm
The RAF Lakenheath Family Child Care (FCC) program provides experienced, licensed and inspected care of children in government housing. Our FCC providers offer developmentally appropriate care for children ranging in age from 2 weeks to 12 years in full-time, part-time, hourly, evening, weekend, swing shift and extended basis.
The Basic Requirements To Become An FCC Provider: • Be 18 years of age or older • Be an Active Duty or retired military dependent • Speak, read and write English • Live in military housing • Attend 40 hours of orientation • Have a high school diploma or equivalent • Proof of immunizations • Certification in FA/CPR Infant/Child • FCC provider and family members must complete a background investigation
*Closed Federal Holidays, Goal & Family Days
MILITARY & FAMILY READINESS CENTER:
Military & Family Readiness Center - Targeted support aimed at assisting individuals and families to adapt and meet the demands of the military lifestyle. Services include Information and Referral; Transition Assistance; Relocation Assistance; Employment Assistance; Casualty Assistance; Deployment and Remote Tour Support; Key Spouse; Personal Financial Readiness; Emergency Financial Assistance (all branches of services); Military Child Education; Exceptional Family Member; Crisis and Disaster Assistance; Survivor Benefit Program; Volunteer Resources, Voting Assistance Program and support to Wounded Warriors.
Facility: Military and Family Readiness Center (M&FRC)
Intended for: Active Duty and Retired members, Reserve, Guard, Federal Service Civilians, and their eligible family members.
When: 0800 – 1600, Mon-Wed & Fri
1100-1600, Thu. Closed on all federal holidays, USAFE Family Days.
Cost: FREE
Phone: 01638523847 or DSN 226-3847
Resource Provider: M&FRC Staff
Last Updated: 5/7/2018
FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM:
Family Advocacy Program (FAP) - Provides various outreach/prevention activities related to strengthening relationships and families at the installation. Ensures appropriate triage, assessment, and management of maltreatment referrals. Serves as a consultant on domestic abuse and child maltreatment to installation units and agencies leadership.
Intended for: Active Duty, Guard/Reserve, and DOD Beneficiaries over the age of 18
When: 0730-1630, Mon-Fri
Where:
Cost: FREE
Phone: 226-8070 or Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate (DAVA) 24/7 Emergency Line: 07490-038170
Resource Provider: Family Advocacy Program Staff
Last Updated: 02/23/2021
CHAPLAIN CORPS:
Chapel Staff - Provide spiritual care and ensure all airmen and their families have opportunities to exercise their constitutional right to the free exercise of religion. Spiritual Care consists of the following: 100% Confidential Counseling—Airmen, dependents, DoD personnel, Contractors); Unit engagement—visiting Active Duty Airmen in their workplace; Religious Accommodation—religious observances, weddings, funerals, and prayers.
Facility: RAF Lakenheath Chapel
Intended for: Military ID cardholders, dependents and authorized personnel
When: 0730-1630, Mon-Fri, on-call 24/7
Where: Chapel Bldg.
Cost: FREE accommodations for any military card holder
Phone: 01638523711 or DSN 226-3711 during duty hours;
Contact the Command Post at 01638524800 or DSN 226-4800 for emergency services after duty hours.
Resource Provider: Chaplains
Last Updated: 5/4/2018
MILITARY CHILD EDUCATION:
School Liaison Officer – Ensures access to education information and provides a communication link for families assigned to MacDill Air Force Base, with school age students, in grades kindergarten through high school. The School Liaison Officer assists families in the following ways:
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Navigating school choice options
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Accessing educational information and resources
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Advocating for educational needs of military students
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Identifying and eliminating barriers to academic success
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Supporting families and students through transitions and changes that impact military child education
Facility: Military and Family Readiness Center (M&FRC)
Intended for: Active Duty and Retired members, Reserve, Guard, Federal
Service Civilians, Coalition Partners and their eligible family members.
When: 0800 - 1600, Mon-Wed & Fri; 1100-1600, Thu
Closed: on all federal holidays, USAFE family days.
Cost: FREE
Phone: 01638525077 or DSN 226-5077
YOUTH PROGRAMS:
Youth Programs - The School Age Program (SAP) offers before/after school child care and all day care during summer for children ages 5-12 years. Members ages 9-17 can use the Open Recreation Program to engage in a variety of activities of their choosing. Youth Programs is DoD certified and nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA). We also offer Youth Sports for ages 5-15.
Intended for: Anyone with base access
When: School Age 0630-174500, Mon-Fri / Open Recreation Mondays 1330-1800, Tues-Fri 1430-1800
Cost: School Age-Varies based on total family income
Phone: 01638525077 or DSN 226-5077
Resource Provider: Youth Center Staff
Last Updated: 5/4/2018
MILITARY FAMILY LIFE COUNSELOR:
Military Family Life Counselor (MFLC - Adult) - Non-Medical Counseling offered by trained, licensed professional counselors for service members and their families. Free of charge for up to 12 sessions.
Facility: Military and Family Readiness Center (M&FRC)
Intended for: Active Duty members, Reserve, Guard, designated DoD civilian, and their eligible family members; surviving children. Children 18 years old or younger require parental consent for counseling sessions.
When: 0800 – 1600, Mon-Wed & Fri
1100-1600, Thu. Closed on all federal holidays and USAFE Family Days
Cost: FREE
Phone: 06138522170 or DSN 226-2170
Resource Provider: Military Family Life Counselors
Last Updated: 5/7/2018
Military Family Life Counselor (MFLC - Child) - Non-Medical Counseling offered by trained, licensed professional counselors for service members and their families. Free of charge for up to 12 sessions.
Intended for: Active Duty members, Reserve, Guard, designated DoD civilian, and their eligible family members; surviving children. Children 18 years old or younger require parental consent for counseling sessions.
Cost: FREE
Phone: 06138522170 or DSN 226-2170
Resource Provider: Military Family Life Counselors
Last Updated: 5/7/2018
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:
Federal Occupational Health: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – The Air Force Employee Assistance Program (EAP) bundled with FOH4You is a support resource available to all Air Force civilian employees, 24/7, 365 days per year. By calling 1-800-222-0364, employees and their family members will be connected to a licensed, credentialed counselor who can assist with mental health, financial, or legal support, as well as provide information and resources for day-to-day challenges like elder care, child care, home repair and more. In the event of a furlough, this resource remains 100% available, 100% of the time.
Facility: Services available via phone services or via the website
Address: www.AFPC.af.mil/EAP
Intended for: Air Force Federal Service Civilians
When: Available 24/7, 365 days a year
Where: Initially via phone services and then with professional counselors face-to-face
Cost: FREE
Phone: 1-866-580-9078
Website: www.AFPC.af.mil/EAP
Resource Provider: Federal Occupational Health
Last Updated: 2/6/2018
MILITARY ONESOURCE:
Military OneSource - Provides Non-Medical Counseling: face-to-face counseling, online counseling, telephonic counseling, video counseling; Specialty Consultations: Adoption, Education, Elder Care, Health and Wellness Coaching, Spouse Relocation and Transition; and Other Services and Counseling: Document Translation, Financial Counseling, etc.
Facility: Services available via phone services or via the website
Address: http://www.militaryonesource.mil/
Intended for: Active Duty members, Reserve, Guard, and their eligible family members, recently separated service members, and survivors
When: Available 24/7, 365 days a year
Where: Initially via phone services and then with professional counselors face-to-face
Cost: FREE
Phone: (800) 342-9647
Website: http://www.militaryonesource.mil/
Resource Provider: Military OneSource
Last Updated: 2/6/2018