MCCS Barstow Exceptional Family Member

12/29/2025

Grab your first mate, lace up your running shoes, and mark your calendars for a Winter Carnival featuring Gary Sinise & the Lt. Dan Band!

📆 Jan 30 • 5pm-8pm
📍 11 Area Parade Deck
🎪 Games, inflatables, live music, and more!

Open to all active duty, dependents, retirees, and DoD civilians.

12/04/2025

🍪 Happy National Cookie Day, EFMP Families! 🍪

Today is the perfect excuse to slow down, sprinkle in some fun, and enjoy a sweet moment together. Whether you’re baking from scratch, decorating pre-made cookies, or enjoying your favorite store-bought treat, take time to make it a memory.

Family Tip: Turn cookie time into connection time! Let kids choose the shapes, colors, or toppings. It’s a great way to build creativity, teamwork, and sensory fun.

If your family needs extra support, resources, or guidance—especially during this busy holiday season—please reach out to your EFMP caseworker. We’re here for you. 💛

Drop a photo of your delicious creations below! ⬇️🍪✨

11/10/2025

🇺🇸 Happy 250th Birthday to the United States Marine Corps! 🎉

Today we proudly celebrate 250 years of honor, courage, and commitment. From the halls of Montezuma to every corner of the world, Marines have stood strong in defense of our nation and its values.

To our EFMP Marine families, thank you for your resilience, strength, and support. You serve right alongside your Marines in your own extraordinary way, and we honor you today too. 💪❤️

Semper Fidelis!

08/01/2025

📚✨ Back to School on a Budget! ✨📚

School’s out for summer, but planning ahead can help EFMP families save time, money, and stress when the new school year rolls around. From taking inventory of what you already have to spreading out spending and shopping tax-free, a little planning goes a long way!

✅ Check out these practical tips to stretch your back-to-school budget.
✅ Learn how the Marine Corps Exchange (MCX) helps families save up to 25% tax-free and gives back to our Marine Corps community.
✅ Don’t forget the MCX Super Star Student program — students with good grades can earn a guaranteed prize just for doing well in school!

Plan smart, shop smart, and enjoy your summer knowing you’re ready for the year ahead. 🌞📝🎒

👉 Read more: https://pendleton.usmc-mccs.org/news/back-to-school-on-a-budget

Tips to go back to school on a budget.

07/30/2025

📣 EFMP Families – We’re in Barstow!
The EFMP team is here and would love to connect with you! Stop by the Barstow Library today from 12–1 PM for a casual meet and greet.

This is a great opportunity to chat with us in person, ask questions, and learn more about the support available to your family. 👋💬

We look forward to seeing you there!

07/11/2025

✨ EFMP Warm Handoff – We’re With You Every Step of the Way! ✨

Did you know the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) provides warm handoffs to make sure your family doesn’t feel alone when it’s time to PCS or transition support?

A warm handoff means we personally connect you with the next EFMP team at your new duty station — so you have the right contacts, resources, and support before you even arrive. 💙

Learn more about how this works and why it matters here 👉 https://pendleton.usmc-mccs.org/news/efmp-warm-handoffs-psa?fbclid=IwY2xjawLeUKRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHuFtWDui4f3outjZdwqvrjgI0hFgkfzVFH30I8aYlA-75nkWmmrGcWXHr4Hu_aem_S3BysVhAlWGjyL8SuKzM2A

📌 Questions? Reach out to us — we’re here to help make your move as smooth as possible!

Welcome to Marine Corps Community Services. We are excited you are here and encourage you to browse freely through our many programs and services.

06/06/2025

05/20/2025

Join us for our next EFMP Family Training: Early Interventions
📅 Learn about the importance of early interventions, available resources, and how to advocate for your child’s developmental needs.

🕒 Reserve your spot today!
Sign up via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1275734749979?aff=oddtdtcreator

This training is open to all EFMP families. We hope to see you there!

Join us for Early Intervention, where we'll discuss strategies to address issues before they become bigger problems!

05/15/2025

Our offices will be closed at 11:00 tomorrow for a team-building function. We will resume our normal business hours on Monday, May 19. Thanks for your understanding!

04/03/2025

"🌟 EFMP 60-Sec Spotlight! 🌟 Did you know about EFMP Respite Care? This incredible program provides eligible families with temporary relief, giving caregivers a well-deserved break. 🕒💙

Check out this quick video to learn more about how Respite Care can support your family! 🎥👇 Please be sure to like or comment so I know you’ve seen my post! 👍💬 "

04/02/2025

📢 EFMP Families – Our April Newsletter is Here! 🌸

Spring into April with exciting events and valuable resources for our EFMP families! Check out this month’s newsletter to stay updated on everything happening in our community. 🌟

Don’t miss out on the fun and support available to you—let’s make April a great month together! 💙