Resource Library

This guidebook is written for anyone responsible for staff development and those interested in training adults in Navy Child Development Programs. This book is a response to the crucial need to revitalize the approach to training early childhood educators. The following book contains a collection of teaching tools and learning strategies for teaching adult learners.

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.

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 Navy Child and Youth Programs Interactions and Relationships Standard provides CYP Professionals with specific information and guidance regarding the Navy's requirements for facilitating appropriate and healthy interactions.

School Liaison Officer's (SLOs) are responsible for all aspects of implementing the CYES function of the Navy's CYP. The SLO serves as the primary liaison between community schools, commanders, and military parents. This guidebook will inform you of the seven core responsibilites of a SLO and enhance your ability to perform your duties.

The CYMS Staff Records User Guide is designed to assist CYP employees in creating and maintaining CYMS Staff Records. This User Guide provides steps and instructions on how information is to be added and maintained in the CYMS Staff Module.

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.