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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.

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.

To provide policy and standards for the operation and management of Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR)programs. This instruction is a complete revision and should be reviewed in its entirety.

Policy letter expanding the CYP assessment process to include on-site discussion groups at randomly selected installations in an effort to improve feedback participation rates.

Offers work-based learning opportunities to teens by providing work experience and skill development through the Teen Employment Program (TEP). Requirements enclosed.

Included with the Virtual Lab School Policy Letter is the VLS Notification Memo and the VLS Implementation and Training Course Requirements. Additional guidance for implementing the new Family Child Care VLS track was uploaded here as a supplemental attachment in April 2018.

The Navy Child and Youth Programs (CYP) Interactions and Relationships Standards Policy Letter introduces the four program-specific standards that provide CYP Professionals with specific information and guidance regarding the Navy's requirements for facilitating appropriate and healthy interactions.

The policy letter releases the Navy CYP Child Abuse Prevention, Education, and Reporting (CAPER) Standards April 2016.