Office Home Office Home FAQ HomeBureaus & Offices > Bureau of Medical Services ...Child and Family Program hide Child and Family Program About Us The Child and Family Program (CFP) is composed of a small team of dedicated multidisciplinary providers who work together to meet the needs of diplomatic families in support of our overseas mission. CFP team members complete post specific educational and mental health clearance recommendations for those children with identified needs. In addition, CFP adjudicates the Special Needs Education Allowance (SNEA) for those children that meet eligibility criteria for educationally required services and supports. Key Topics Special Needs Education Allowance Mental Health Clearance and Post Approval Educational Clearances and Post Approvals Special Needs Education Allowance The Special Needs Education Allowance (SNEA) assists with funding special education and related educationally required services for dependent children of employees who are eligible for the Department of State Education Allowance (DSSR 270). Learn More Special Needs Education Allowance Mental Health Clearance and Post Approval CFP acts as a consultant in the Medical Clearances process. When indicated, Medical Clearances will place a mental health consult request for a clearance and/or post approval review to the CFP team. The CFP team will provide a recommendation to Medical Clearances, which makes the final clearance and/or post approval decisions. Learn More Mental Health Clearance and Post Approval Educational Clearances and Post Approvals CFP acts as a consultant in the Medical Clearances process. When indicated, Medical Clearances will place an educational consult request for a clearance and/or post approval review to the CFP team. The CFP team will provide a recommendation to Medical Clearances, which makes the final clearance and/or post approval decisions. Learn More Educational Clearances and Post Approvals