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The Inclusion Standard provides policies and standards for including children with disabilities and other special needs in Navy CYPs, including the role of the Inclusion Action Team (IAT) and other inclusion support systems, identifying needs, referral systems, accommodations, and behavior support

The Family Relations Standard provides CYP Professionals with guidance on and strategies for implementing all Navy policy requirements related to building and sustaining collaborative relationships with families, embracing family-centered practices, and providing rich opportunities for family communication, engagement, and participation.

Child and Youth Program (CYP) Professionals develop strong, caring relationships with children and their families, and spend the day engaged with children in both child care and protection. This Standard describes not only the roles, responsibilities, and operational requirements for Child Abuse Prevention, Education, and Reporting (CAPER), but also the best practices and strategies that support effective CAPER implementation.

Child and Youth Program (CYP) Professionals develop strong, caring relationships with children and their families, and spend the day engaged with children in both child care and protection. This Standard describes not only the roles, responsibilities, and operational requirements for Child Abuse Prevention, Education, and Reporting (CAPER), but also the best practices and strategies that support effective CAPER implementation.

Child and Youth Program (CYP) Professionals develop strong, caring relationships with children and their families, and spend the day engaged with children in both child care and protection. This Standard describes not only the roles, responsibilities, and operational requirements for Child Abuse Prevention, Education, and Reporting (CAPER), but also the best practices and strategies that support effective CAPER implementation.

The School Based Programming Guidebook serves as a guide to initiating and sustaining Child and Youth Education Services and Youth Sponsorship programs in Local Education Agencies. The guidebook also outlines the specific responsibilities of Navy SLOs with regard to the initiatives.

Following health and safety best practices is an important way to provide quality early care and education for young children. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American Public Health Association (APHA), and the National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education (NRC) have released the Fourth Edition of Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards; Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs. These national standards represent the best evidence, expertise, and experience in the country on quality health and safety practices and policies that should be followed in today's early care and education settings.

This Navy Youth Sports and Fitness (YSF) Standard is designed to assist all Navy Child and Youth Programs by standardizing opportunities for youth participation in sports and fitness activities on-base or in close proximity to where Navy families live off-base. YSF programming helps Navy families balance the demands of family life and military readiness by providing opportunities for youth to engage in rewarding physical activity and by exposing youth to positive lifestyle behaviors. Standardizing the opportunities for youth participation in a variety of sports, fitness, health, and recreational activities throughout Navy installations allows military families to effectively and efficiently use available resources.

Child and Youth Program (CYP) Professionals develop strong, caring relationships with children and their families, and spend the day engaged with children in both child care and protection. This Standard describes not only the roles, responsibilities, and operational requirements for Child Abuse Prevention, Education, and Reporting (CAPER), but also the best practices and strategies that support effective CAPER implementation.