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The purpose of the memorandum is to provide guidance for Navy CYP member organizations of Boys and Girls Club (BGCA) located within the Continental United States and Hawaii to join BGCA State Alliance.

The CYP Partnership Agreement with NAYS Policy Letter & Attachment provides specifics and processes regarding the NAYS Partnership Agreement to enhance the health and wellness of Navy youth with NAYS to provide streamlined processes for Youth Sport Coach and Officials certifications, Parent Association training, and the Start Smart program.

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.

To assist installations with opening new facilities in an efficient and timely manner to begin providing child development services, CNIC has developed timelines for encumbering new staff, child placement, procurement of supplies and equipment.

This policy letter replaces reference (b) COMNAVPERSCOM ltr 1700 PERS-659 of 15 Nov 02 and updates policy and guidance for official use of POVs by CDH employees. OPNAVINST 1700.9D requires Child Development Home (CDH) staff to visit homes at least monthly. The following information answers questions concerning the use of a privately owned vehicle (POV) by a CDH employee or a CDH provider while performing official duties.

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.

The policy clarifies information to installations on requirements of references: BUMEDINST 6230.15A and OPNAV 1700.9E in their bargaining agreements regarding immunization requirements for both employees and children in Navy CYP.

Advance policy change for Child Development and School-age Care Program requirement for Family Care Plans. The policy letter details the only permissable exceptions to maintaining a file copy of the signed Family Care Plan.