RTTUZYUW RUEWMCS0000 0831440-UUUU--RUCRNAD ZNR UUUUU R 241440Z MAR 11 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// BT NAVADMIN 102/11 UNCLAS //N01754// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/MAR// SUBJ/FAMILYGRAM 02-11 NAVY CHILDREN AND YOUTH// RMKS/1. THIS FAMILYGRAM PROVIDES INFORMATION ON NAVY CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAMS, OPPORTUNITIES, SERVICES AND RESOURCES. APRIL IS THE MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD. IT IS A TIME TO RECOGNIZE THE SACRIFICES MADE BY OUR NAVY'S YOUNGER FAMILY MEMBERS AND SHOW APPRECIATION FOR THE VERY SPECIAL PART THEY PLAY IN ACCOMPLISHING THE NAVY MISSION. INSTALLATIONS WORLD-WIDE WILL HOLD SPECIAL EVENTS IN CELEBRATION OF THE MILITARY CHILD. CHECK YOUR INSTALLATION AND COMMAND WEBSITES FOR DETAILS ON EVENTS TAKING PLACE IN YOUR LOCAL AREA. 2. NAVY CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAMS (CYP). NAVY CYP PROVIDES DEVELOPMENTAL CHILD CARE, AND YOUTH RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR ELIGIBLE CHILDREN AND YOUTH AGES 4 WEEKS TO 18 YEARS. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE SPECIFICALLY TAILORED TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF THE MILITARY MISSION. NAVY CYP IS PART OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD) MILITARY CHILD CARE AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM AND IS AVAILABLE TO ALL ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY PERSONNEL, ACTIVATED RESERVE AND NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS, DOD CIVILIAN PERSONNEL, AND DOD CONTRACTORS. YOUTH AND TEEN RECREATION PROGRAMS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE TO THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH OF MILITARY RETIREES. SPECIFIC PROGRAMS INCLUDE: A. NAVY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS THAT PROVIDE STATE OF THE ART CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AGES 6 WEEKS TO 5 YEARS AT 144 CENTERS WORLDWIDE. B. CHILD DEVELOPMENT HOMES THAT OFFER QUALITY CARE IN A LOVING, LEARNING HOME ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN AGES 4 WEEKS TO 12 YEARS. FLEXIBLE HOURS, 24/7 AVAILABILITY, LOW CHILD-TO-ADULT RATIOS AND CONVENIENT LOCATIONS MAKE THIS AN EXCELLENT OPTION. C. SCHOOL-AGE CARE PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE QUALITY BEFORE/AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND CAMPS FOR CHILDREN AGES 6 TO 12 YEARS AT 86 CENTERS WORLDWIDE. D. YOUTH AND TEEN PROGRAMS THAT OFFER DEVELOPMENTAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND PROVIDE A SAFE PLACE TO LEARN AND GROW -- ALL WHILE HAVING FUN. PROGRAM ELEMENTS MAY INCLUDE HEALTH, SPORTS AND FITNESS; LEISURE ACTIVITIES; TECHNOLOGY AND HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE LABS; AND INSTRUCTIONAL CLASSES RANGING FROM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND JOB READINESS TO MUSIC AND FITNESS. E. CHILD AND YOUTH EDUCATION SERVICES THAT ASSIST WITH TRANSITION AND RELOCATION OF STUDENTS BY PREPARING SCHOOLS AND INSTALLATIONS. THESE SERVICES ASSURE NAVY FAMILIES THAT THE ACADEMIC WELL-BEING OF THEIR CHILDREN IS A PRIORITY. F. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT NAVY CYP AND SERVICES, INCLUDING THE SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER PROGRAM, GO TO: WWW.FFSP.NAVY.MIL OR WWW.MWR.NAVY.MIL AND CLICK ON "CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAMS" OR VISIT THE CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM AT YOUR LOCAL FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER (FFSC), CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER OR YOUTH CENTER. 3. REQUESTING CHILD CARE. REGISTERING FOR ANY OF OUR WORLDWIDE CHILD CARE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES CAN BE COMPLETED VIA AN ONLINE REQUEST FOR CARE (RFC) APPLICATION AVAILABLE ON THE WWW.MWR.NAVY.MIL WEBSITE BY CLICKING ON "CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAMS" THEN THE "APPLY FOR CHILDCARE" LINK. ONCE YOU APPLY, YOUR REQUEST IS AUTOMATICALLY FORWARDED TO THE LOCAL PROGRAM FOR PROCESSING. 4. EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM (EFMP). EFMP IS DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE SPECIAL NEEDS OF A SAILOR'S EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBERS (EFM) DURING THE ASSIGNMENT PROCESS. SPECIAL NEEDS INCLUDE MEDICAL, DENTAL, MENTAL HEALTH, DEVELOPMENTAL OR EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY, ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT, OR ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES AND SERVICES. IMPLEMENTATION REQUIRES UP-TO-DATE ENROLLMENT INFORMATION FROM EFM FAMILIES AND EXTENSIVE COORDINATION AMONG THE PERSONNEL, MEDICAL AND EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITIES. EFMP ENROLLMENT IS MANDATORY AND REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY UPON IDENTIFICATION OF A SPECIAL NEED. COMMAND POINTS OF CONTACT AND NAVY MILITARY TREATMENT FACILITY EFMP COORDINATORS STAND READY TO ASSIST SAILORS AND FAMILY MEMBERS WITH THE ENROLLMENT PROCESS. EFMP LIAISONS LOCATED AT FFSC'S ARE AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS INFORMATION, RESOURCES, AND REFERRALS. A. THE EFMP RESPITE CARE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO OFFER PARENTS IN-HOME CARE WITH SPECIALIZED PROVIDERS TRAINED TO MEET THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF THE EFM. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, ELIGIBLE NAVY FAMILIES CAN RECEIVE UP TO 40 HOURS PER MONTH OF RESPITE CARE SERVICES FOR THEIR CHILDREN AT NO COST TO THE FAMILY. FOR MORE INFO ON EFMP AND THE RESPITE PROGRAM, GO TO: WWW.FFSP.NAVY.MIL AND CLICK ON THE EFMP LINK. 5. MILITARY MEDICINE. WITH THE MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD THEME "SMALL HANDS, BIG HEARTS," THE MILITARY HEALTH SYSTEM OFFERS RESOURCES TO PARENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS. PARENTS CAN FIND INFORMATION TO HELP CHILDREN MEET THE UNIQUE CHALLENGES ASSOCIATED WITH MILITARY LIFE AT HTTP://WWW.HEALTH.MIL/THEMES/MILITARY_CHILDREN.ASPX. 6. OPERATION PURPLE. EACH SUMMER, THE NATIONAL MILITARY FAMILY ASSOCIATION OPERATION PURPLE PROGRAM OFFERS SUMMER CAMPS TO CHILDREN OF DEPLOYED SERVICE MEMBERS. THE GOAL OF THESE CAMPS IS TO IMPART THE MESSAGE THAT KIDS SERVE TOO. EACH CAMP IS JOINT OR "PURPLE" (WHICH INCLUDES ALL SERVICES, THE NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVE) AND IS OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS. THE CAMPS, WHICH LAST FROM FIVE TO SEVEN DAYS, LET MILITARY KIDS EXPERIENCE CAREFREE FUN WHILE LEARNING COPING SKILLS FOR DEPLOYMENT RELATED STRESS. THE OPERATION PURPLE PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES LEADERSHIP CAMPS FOR TEENS, FAMILY RETREATS AT NATIONAL PARKS AND CAMPS GEARED TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF OUR NATION'S WOUNDED SERVICE MEMBERS. INFORMATION ON THE 2011 SEASON WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON AT HTTP://WWW.OPERATIONPURPLE.ORG. 7. ADDITIONAL WEB-BASED RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH RELATED PROGRAMS: A. MILITARY YOUTH ON THE MOVE. SELECT THE "TROOPS AND FAMILIES" TAB AND THEN "MILITARY YOUTH ON THE MOVE" AT HTTP://WWW.MILITARYHOMEFRONT.DOD.MIL. B. SCHOOL QUEST. AN ONLINE RESOURCE FOR FINDING FUTURE SCHOOLS FOR YOUR CHILDREN, GO TO: HTTP://WWW.SCHOOLQUEST.ORG. C. ACADEMIC AND CAREER HELP AT NO CHARGE: WWW.TUTOR.COM/NAVY. D. SPECIAL NEEDS/EFMP, INCLUDING THE DOD SPECIAL NEEDS PARENT TOOLKIT. SELECT THE "TROOPS AND FAMILY" TAB THEN "SPECIAL NEEDS/EFMP" AT HTTP://WWW.MILITARYHOMEFRONT.DOD.MIL. E. MILITARY ONESOURCE: WWW.MILITARYONESOURCE.COM. MILITARY ONESOURCE PROVIDES SERVICE MEMBERS, AND THEIR FAMILIES, FREE NEWSLETTERS, WEBINARS, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE. F. MILITARY HOMEFRONT: WWW.MILITARYHOMEFRONT.DOD.MIL. MILITARY HOMEFRONT IS THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE WEBSITE FOR OFFICIAL MILITARY COMMUNITY AND FAMILY POLICY PROGRAM INFORMATION, PROVIDING POLICY AND GUIDANCE DESIGNED TO HELP TROOPS AND THEIR FAMILIES. G. NAVAL SERVICE FAMILYLINE: WWW.NFFSP.ORG. NAVAL SERVICE FAMILYLINE PROVIDES MENTORING PROGRAMS AS WELL AS FREE PRINTED MATERIALS TO FAMILIES OF THE SEA SERVICES. CLICK THE "FAMILYLINE" TAB. 8. THESE LINKS ARE OFFERED AS A CONVENIENCE AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES. THEIR INCLUSION HERE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN ENDORSEMENT OR AN APPROVAL BY THE DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY ON ANY OF THE PRODUCTS, SERVICES, OR OPINIONS OF THE EXTERNAL PROVIDERS. THE DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY BEARS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACCURACY OR THE CONTENT OF EXTERNAL SITES. 9. POINT OF CONTACT: MS. BETTY TALLEY, OPNAV N135F, (901) 874-4299/DSN 882, OR BETTY.TALLEY(AT)NAVY.MIL. 10. RELEASED BY VADM MARK FERGUSON, N1.// BT #0000 NNNN