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Module 11: Families, Schools and Communities - To provide the best possible services to youth, Youth Center staff work alongside families, schools and other community organizations. This guide will show you the importance of developing good relationships with these groups and how to draw upon parents, schools and other community resources to strengthen Youth Center offerings.

Module 13: Professionalism - As a staff member of a Youth Center, you are expected to demonstrate professionalism in all aspects of your role as a Program Assistant. This guide will show you the importance of continuing to develop your skills and knowledge as a youth worker and highlight ways that you can demonstrate professionalism on the job and in your future planning.

Module 12: Program Management - For a youth program to have the intended impact on young people, the day-to-day program plans and issues need to be managed. This guide shows you the importance of being part of a team that manages the youth program.

Module 14: Programming, Part I - Every Youth Center strives to achieve a balanced and enriched program that will attract youth. This guide explains the program structure that is in place in every Youth Center, regardless of its size or location. It will help you develop programs that fit this framework and interest youth.

Module 14: Programming Part II - Strengthening and expanding programming for youth requires insight into what appeals to youth. It also requires skills and knowledge in planning, implementing and evaluating programs. This guide will show you the importance of observation and teamwork in enhancing programming.

During the parent orientation prior to each program, the Navy YSF Parent Fact Sheet will be issued and discussed with the parents. The information within the Parent Fact Sheet concerns the basic rules of the sport/activity, equipment and uniform requirements, safety issues, promotion of good sportsmanship for both children and parents, skill development for their child, and information on how to complete the Parent Association for Youth Sports (PAYS) training.

This position is a Child and Youth Programs (CYP) Coordinator of the Youth and Fitness (YF). The YF programs enable Navy families to balance the competing demands of family life and military readiness by providing rewarding opportunities for youth to be physically active and exposed to positive lifestyle behaviors.

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 Medication Authorization Form is required for all children who need to take prescription medications while at the CYP.