EFMP & Special Needs Resources Near Fort Knox

Families enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) have additional considerations when PCSing to Fort Knox. The Elizabethtown area offers a range of medical, educational, and support services, but planning ahead ensures your family's needs are met from day one.

What Is EFMP?

EFMP is a mandatory enrollment program for military family members with special medical or educational needs. It ensures that service members are assigned to locations where their family members can receive necessary care and services. If your family is enrolled in EFMP, your assignment to Fort Knox has been screened to confirm available resources.

Medical Resources

• Ireland Army Health Clinic: On-post primary care with referral capability to specialists
• Baptist Health Hardin: The area's largest hospital, offering a range of specialty services in Elizabethtown
• Louisville specialists: For specialized care not available locally, Louisville medical centers (UofL Health, Norton Healthcare) are 45-60 minutes away
• TRICARE network: Multiple TRICARE-accepting providers in the E-town area for various specialties

Special Education Services

Hardin County Schools and Elizabethtown Independent both offer special education programs compliant with IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). Services include:

• Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Speech and language therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Behavioral support programs
• Resource room and inclusion classroom options

DoDEA schools on post also provide comprehensive special education services for on-post residents.

Housing Considerations for EFMP Families

• Accessibility: Look for single-story homes or those with first-floor master bedrooms if mobility is a concern
• Proximity to medical care: E-town neighborhoods near Ring Road provide the closest access to Baptist Health Hardin and medical offices
• School district: Verify that the school serving your chosen neighborhood has the specific programs your child needs
• Knox Hills on-post: May be able to accommodate specific housing needs — contact the housing office to discuss requirements

EFMP Resources at Fort Knox

• EFMP Family Support at Army Community Service
• Respite care programs
• Support groups for families with special needs
• School liaison officer for education coordination