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This quick reference guide provides instructions for individuals serving the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) to navigate the enrollment and Family Travel Screening processes for the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force. An introduction to EFMP Family Support is also included for your reference.

This instruction applies to acceptance of voluntary services by any person to appropriated fund (APF) activities and nonappropriated fund instrumentalities (NAFI) operated by the Navy.

To establish policy and assign responsibilities for the Navy's Community Outreach Plan, hereafter referred to as "Outreach: America's Navy." "Outreach: America's Navy" will enhance public awareness, especially in non-Fleet concentration areas of Navy missions, personnel, and recruiting.

Provide policy and assign responsibilities for the management, coordination, and administration of the Navy Community Service Program (NCSP).

Courage to Care: Helping Children Cope During Deployment - This fact sheet contains useful information for you -- parents and family caregivers -- to help children cope during a parents' deployment.

The CDH policy letter, CDH Supplemental Funding for Replacement of Play Yards that addresses play yard replacement and subsides. The request form, CDH Supplemental Funding for Replacement of Play Yards and the Safety Standards for Play Yards are attached in this portfolio.

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.

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 Virtual Family Readiness Store was created to assist installations with streamlined procurement of Family Readiness logo products such as staff uniforms and promotional items. The Family Readiness Store is operated by a competively selected fulfillment company. Regions, installations and individuals may place orders directly to the website.

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.