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Policy letter states that BGCA and Navy YP Memorandum of Agreement established a cooperative agreement between BGCA and Navy YP to become an affiliate organization of BGCA. As an affiliate of BGCA, Navy YP can offer BGCA developed programs and activities, request and receive grants, participate in trainings, and request technical assistance in all aspects of youth development offerings within BGCA.

The Navy CYP and the USDA have entered into an Interagency Agreement for training, technical assistance, and materials to support CYP. This partnership, entitled the "4-H Youth Development Project" (YDP), allows Navy CYP access to services and materials from a 4-H nationally recognized youth organization.

This policy letter establishes the policies, procedures and requirements for participation in the CYP TA program. The supporting documents are attached.

The purpose of the memorandum is to provide guidance for Navy CYP member organizations of Boys and Girls Club (BGCA) located within the Continental United States and Hawaii to join BGCA State Alliance.

The CYP Partnership Agreement with NAYS Policy Letter & Attachment provides specifics and processes regarding the NAYS Partnership Agreement to enhance the health and wellness of Navy youth with NAYS to provide streamlined processes for Youth Sport Coach and Officials certifications, Parent Association training, and the Start Smart program.

Navy Child and Youth Programs standardized positions descriptions (PDs) are required to be use for all Navy CYP operations. Enclosure (1) provides an updated chart of all CYP standardized PDs which are required to be used. Both Appropriated Fund (APF) and Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) standardized PDs have been classified and are provided.

The Navy YSF Operating Manual was developed to define, standardize program delivery, and enrich Navy CYP programming Navy- wide. In order to support the implementation of the Navy YSF program, a comprehensive training and assessment plan has been developed to support installation personnel through the process. (Enclosure 1) Programs are required to implement the standards found in the Navy YSF Operating Manual by the end of FY2014.

The Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) National Youth of the Year (YOY) Program is the premier recognition program for Navy Youth Programs teen members. The BGCA YOY Program promotes service to Navy Youth Programs, community and family, academic success, strong moral character, life goals, and poise and public speaking. In September 2012, BGCA added the BGCA Military Youth of the Year (MYOY) Program. In order to support the implementation of the BGCA MYOY, program requirements (Enclosure 1) and a Sample Plan of Action and Milestones (Enclosure 2) have been developed to support installation personnel. Programs are required to implement the BGCA MYOY Program starting in FY2014.

Through a continued partnership and centrally managed contract with the Missoula Children's Theater (MCT), installations operating Child and Youth Programs (CYP) may request to host a week long MCT residency camp for eligible youth. This opportunity is available for both CONUS and OCONUS installations to offer residency camps that can fulfill the installation requirements outlined in the Missoula Children's Theatre Camps Requirements document.

The Council of Professional Recognition has developed the Child Development Associate and Military School Age credentials to improve the quality of child and school-age care programs. CNIC CYP will continue to provide supplemental funding to offer CYP employees and CDH Providers an opportunity to continue their training and receive recognition from a national organization. CNIC (N926) has established a centralized contract with the Council of Professional Recognition to streamline the process for funding the CDA and MSA credentials. Enclosures (1) through (4) provide the processes for participating in this opportunity.