National 4-H Program

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National 4-H Program Mission To advance
knowledge of agriculture, the environment, human
health and well-being, and communities by
creating opportunities for youth. We seek to
promote positive youth development, facilitate
learning, and engage youth in the work of the
Land Grant Universities and USDA to enhance their
quality of life. What We Do Provide children
ages 5-19 the opportunity to participate in a
variety of local, state, and national youth
development programs designed to increase their
knowledge, skill, and service in four Essential
Areas Belonging, Independence, Mastery, and
Generosity. Programs occur in safe, inclusive
environments with caring adults. Established
Location 1902 Washington, D.C.
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National 4-H Structure and Programs 4-H
programs in 3,150 counties 700,000 adult and
youth volunteers 7 million youth reached
annually 4-H National Headquarters in the U.S.
Department of Agriculture, National Institute
of Food Agriculture (NIFA) Provides financial
support, program policy and interpretation,
National 4-H Conference, partnerships, and
program leadership Land Grant Universities, one
in each state, provide 4-H programming
support, research and evaluation, youth
development and training, financial support
Programs in Communities 4-H Clubs and
Projects residential and day camps Local,
county, and state events at which youths 4-H
projects are judged 4-H Ambassador Training.
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National 4-H How to connect Through local 4-H
Extension agents Through State 4-H Military
Liaisons Through Land Grant University
Cooperative Extension Service Through Military
Services Youth Development Specialists Through
the OMK Management Team For more
information www.national4-hheadquarters.gov
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The American Legion What We Do As the worlds
largest veterans organization, The American
Legion embodies strong American values and forms
a grassroots force dedicated to love of country
and is committed to veterans, their families,
their communities, and the young people of this
nation. Established Location Chartered by
Congress Indianapolis, IN in 1919 Washington
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The American Legion Structure and Programs
The Legion Family The American Legion, The
American Legion Auxiliary, and the Sons of the
American Legion together make up the Legion
Family. Altogether the American Legion Family
boasts over 4 million members (men and women).
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The American Legion Local American Legion
Posts are organized into 54 Departments, one
per state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico,
France (Europe), Mexico, and the
Philippines. There are approximately 15,000
American Legion Posts worldwide The American
Legion is comprised of a variety of Commissions
and Committees, which provide the following
programs Boys State, Boys Nation, American
Legion Baseball, High School Oratorical
Contest, Junior Shooting Sports, Flag
Education, Get Out the Vote initiatives, Family
Support Network, scholarships, and a Welfare
Foundation.
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The American Legion Auxiliary A non-profit
organization comprised of 1 million members,
empowering women in 10,100 communities
worldwide Devoted to Americas veterans
(current and past), children, and youth. The
American Legion Auxiliary programs include Girls
State, Girls Nation, Freedoms Foundation,
Youth Hero Award, educational scholarships,
and co-sponsorship of the National Veterans
Creative Arts Festival
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The Sons of The American Legion This arm of
the American Legion was established in 1932. It
is comprised of 325,000 boys and men of all
ages whose parents or grandparents served in
the U.S. military and became eligible for
membership in The American Legion. Organized
into Detachments (state) and Squadrons (local),
The Sons of the American Legion support all
programs of The American Legion.
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The American Legion How to connect Through
OMK State Team American Legion representative or
OMK Project Coordinator Through local
American Legion Posts Through the local
American Legion Auxiliary Units Through the
local Sons of The American Legion Squadron
Through the OMK Management Team For more
information www.legion.org
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Boys Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) Mission To
enable all young people, especially those who
need us most, to reach their full potential as
productive, caring, responsible
citizens. Established 1860First Boys Club
established 1906Boys Clubs of America signed
Public Law 988 of the 84th Congress of the United
States, granting a Congressional Charter to Boys
Clubs of America 1990Renamed the Boys
Girls Clubs of America Location Atlanta, GA (HQ)
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Boys Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) Structure
4,300 local clubs in 50 states, Puerto Rico, the
Virgin Islands, and on U.S. Military bases.
50,000 trained professionals. 4.5 million youth
served. Dedicated facilities, opened daily,
professional staff, available and affordable to
all youth. BGCA Headquarters in Atlanta, GA
develops programs, curriculum, materials,
training, and assists with funding. Local BGCAs
operate autonomously. BGCA Region offices
provide technical assistance to help
communities establish local BGCAs, monitor
membership compliance, and assist military
youth programs. State Alliances are a group of
local Boys Girls Clubs who come together to
lobby state government for funding. The
National BGCA office in Atlanta has a dedicated
military department.
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Boys Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) Programs/Off
erings Audience Children and youth ages
618 Character and Leadership Education and
Career Health and Life Skills Sports,
Fitness, and Recreation Arts Special
Initiatives Mission Youth Outreach provides
free membership to military youth
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Boys Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) How to
connect Through OMK State Team BGC
representative or OMK Project Coordinator
Through military installation youth centers
Through local BGC Chief Professional Officer
Through the OMK Management Team For more
information www.bgca.org
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Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) Mission
Ensure quality educational experiences for all
military children. What We Do Form partnerships
and provide for networking of military
installations and their supporting school
districts to address transition and
other educational issues related to the military
child. Membership is opened to military
installations, their supporting schools,
concerned organizations and caring
individuals. Established Location Incorpor
ated 1998 Harker Heights, TX
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Military Child Education Coalition
(MCEC) Structure Board of Directors provides
operational guidance and funding oversight.
Paid staff develops and delivers curriculum,
materials, and training. Volunteers provide
administrative, logistic, and training support.
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Military Child Education Coalition
(MCEC) Programs/Offerings Audience Adult
school personnel and military staff working
with schools. National Guard and Reserve
Institute (GRI) Living in the New Normal
(LINN) Transition Counselor Institute (TCI)
Special Education Leaders Institute (SELI)
Parent to Parent Cadre (PtoP) Tell Me A Story
Student 2 Student (S2S) Junior Student 2 Student
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Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) How to
connect Through OMK State Team Stated
Education representative or OMK Project
Coordinator Through military Service School
Liaison Officers on installations or at
Service Headquarters Through the OMK Management
Team Military Child Education Coalition For
more information www.militarychild.org
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National Association of Child Care Resource and
Referral Agencies (NACCRRA) Mission To promote
national policies and partnerships to advance the
development and learning of all children and to
promote vision, leadership, and support to
community Child Care Resource and Referral. What
We Do Work to increase quality and availability
of child care, partner with other national
agencies to advance national child care issues,
build high quality, accountable CCRR services,
train child care professionals, and administer
national child care subsidy programs. Establishe
d Location Non-profit membership
Arlington, VA association founded in 1987
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NACCRRA Structure and Programs There are 788
independent Child Care Resource Referral
(CCRR) entities in the U.S. CCRR provides the
infrastructure for child care in their
communities. They recruit providers, conduct
needs assessments, provide training and
technical assistance to child care providers.
Most states system of child care services.
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NACCRRA How to connect Through OMK State Team
Child Care Agency representative or OMK
Project Coordinator Through local Child Care
Agencies/Programs/Networks Through the OMK
Management Team For more information www.naccrra
.org
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Army Child Youth School Services Overview
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The Army Family Covenant

• We recognize the commitment and increasing
  sacrifices that our Families are making every
  day.
• We recognize the strength of our Soldiers comes
  from the strength of their Families.
• We are committed to providing Soldiers and
  Families a Quality of Life that is commensurate
  with their service.
• We are committed to providing our Families a
  strong, supportive environment where they can
  thrive.  We are committed to building a
  partnership with Army Families that enhances
  their strength and resilience.
• We are committed to improving Family readiness
  by
• Standardizing and funding existing Family
  programs and services
• Increasing accessibility and quality of health
  care
• Improving Soldier and Family housing
• Ensuring excellence in schools, youth services,
  and child care
• Expanding education and employment opportunities
  for Family members
• Approved by the Secretary of the Army and Chief
  of Staff, Army, 191330 Sep 07.

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What the Army Family Convent means to Families
Ensuring excellence in schools, youth services
and child care

• Eliminated CYS Services registration fee
  reduced CYS Services program fees during
  deployment cycle
• Extended operating hours provided no cost
  respite child care (16 hours per child/month),
  hourly care during Family Readiness Group events,
  and extended duty day child care
• Supporting Wounded Warriors Warriors in
  Transition Families to include no-cost hourly
  child care during medical treatment appointments,
  lowest fees for full day care, bereavement care
  for Surviving Families
• Providing quality programs for children and
  youth
• 100 Department of Defense Certification for all
  garrison Child Youth Programs
• 97 National Accreditation for Army Child
  Development Centers
• 100 National Accreditation for Army School Age
  Programs
• Building 72 new Child Development Centers 11
  new Youth Centers projects in FY08
• Programmed additional 25 Child Development
  Centers 14 Youth Centers for FY09-14
• Increasing community-based outreach services to
  49 states for children youth of deployed
  Active, National Guard, Army Reserve Soldiers
  thru Operation Military Kids
• Providing child care at reduced rates in 1600
  community child care programs for 6758
  geographically dispersed children through
  Operation Military Child Care, Army Child Care in
  Your Neighborhood, Army School Age Programs in
  Your Neighborhood Military Child Care in Your
  Neighborhood
• Strengthening focus on military students e.g.,
  funding 40 more School Liaison Officers (140 Army
  wide) increased SETS signatories to 343 and
  expanding training to help school personnel
  understand challenges faced by military students,
  supporting the Interstate Compact on Education
  Opportunities for Military Youth
• Outcomes Increased availability, improved
  quality, sustained affordability of CYS Services
  for Soldiers, Families and the Army

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Definitions
Army Operated Programs and services provided on
the installation. Army Affiliated Programs and
services offered in the catchment area, e.g.,
30-40 mile radius of post because family members
generally work on post. Programs and services
are offered by partner agencies and the
Army together. Both have a stake in the
management of these programs. Partner agencies
have access to installation CYS Services
resources while meeting Army program
standards. Army Sponsored- Programs and services
for which the Army pays someone else to deliver
through a contract. Army stipulates the
availability, Affordability, and quality
standards which these programs must meet.
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ARMY CHILD, YOUTH SCHOOL (CYS) SERVICES
Mission Support Programs
Community Partner Programs
Army Sponsored
Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood
ARMYFCC.COM
Army Affiliated
Homes Off-Post (HOPS)
Military School Age Programs in Your
Neighborhood
Region School Transition Services
Army FCC Online
Army Operated
SETS Support
Neighborhood Activity Homes
Child Development Centers Family Child
Care School Age Services Middle/School Teen
Svs School Liaison/Transition Youth
Sponsorship Outreach Svs
ATP Facebook
ATP Facebook
4-H Clubs Clover Connections
Military Youth Programs in Your Neighborhood
Student2Student Youth Sponsorship
Community Partner Programs
BGCA Proud Partner Sites
Student2Student Youth Sponsorship
Community Partner Programs
ARNG/USAR Weekend Drill Child Care, Youth
Leadership Forums, Army Teen Panel
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ARMY CHILD, YOUTH SCHOOL (CYS) SERVICES
Deployment Support Programs
Army Sponsored
Operation Child Care
Army Affiliated
Operation Purple Camps
Army Operated
Homes Off-Post (HOPS)
ARMYFCC.COM
Army FCC Online
Operation Military Kids
Youth Technology Labs Extended Duty
Care Reintegration (hourly care) On-site Group
Care Respite Care Fee Discounts Transportation
Neighborhood Activity Homes
Operation Military Child Care
Mission Youth Outreach
Region School Transition Services
ATP Facebook
Mobile Technology Labs
Regional School Transition Services
ATP Facebook
Mobile Technology Labs
Supplements Mission Support
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National Guard Child and Youth Program
Michael J. Conner, Sr. Chief, Program Services
Branch
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ARMY RESERVE
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• Army Reserve Youth
• Approximately 156,000 dependents
• 0-5 years 39
• 6-11 years 32
• 12-18 years 24
• 19-23 years 4

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• Strategies for Working with the
• Army Reserve
• AR CYSS Regional Coordinator main contact
  person
• Include AR CYS in planning and implementation
• Connect with Family Programs staff in the
  state/region
• Become familiar with the needs of AR Families
• Support unit/command activities
• Provide AR Staff with marketing materials for
  distribution to
• AR Families

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FAMILY PREPAREDNESS
And NAVY FAMILY
OMBUDSMAN
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CNOs statement on Family Readiness
Taking Care of Families When a Sailor or
civilian joins the Navy team our commitment
extends to their family. Mission success depends
upon the individual readiness of our people and
on the preparedness of their families.
Supporting Navy Families is critical to mission
success. -Admiral Roughead
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Overview

• Ombudsman Program
• Pre-Deployment Family Readiness Conferences
• US Fleet Forces IA/IA Family Support
• Returning Warrior Workshop (RWW)
• Navy Reserve Family Readiness Website
• Navy Reserve Points of Contact

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Reserve Component Command
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Ombudsman Program GuidanceOPNAVINST 1750.1F
1. The Navy Family OMBUDSMAN program was founded
14 September 1970. OMBUDSMAN Appreciation Day is
on September 14th (or the Friday preceding the
14th).
2. Interviews of interested parties are held by
the CO and the CMDCM.
3. Ombudsman Registry is located at
www.ombudsmanregistry.org. All Commands are
required to register, assign themselves and their
Ombudsman and ensure that required worksheet data
is entered in the registry per instruction.
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Pre-Deployment Family Readiness Conference (PDFRC)

• COMANAVRESFOR INST 1342.1
• 15 July 2009
• PDRFC are intended to
• Provide Services to Families Pre-Deployment.
• Provides Education and Services to the Sailors
  Pre Deployment.
• List of agenda items for the PDFRC can be found
  on enclosure (1) of Instruction.
• Each NOSC is required to have a PDFRC at a
  minimum once every 12 months, but not to exceed
  more than 18 months apart.
• Schedule the PDFRC at a time when max
  participation of all assigned units is possible.

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U.S. Fleet Forces IA/IA Family Support

• Informative Web site for Sailors about to go on
  or come off IA/mobilization
• http//www.ia.navy.mil
• On this site, you will find          IA News
  IA Grams          IA Policy IA
  Resources          IA/IA Family Support
  Links          Frequently Asked Questions

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Returning Warrior Workshop
Remaining FY10 Schedule

• 22-24 Jan 10 RCC MA (Norfolk/VA Beach)
• 29-31 Jan 10 RCC SE (San Antonio)
• 29-31 Jan 10 RCC SW (San Francisco)
• 19-21 Feb 10 RCC SE (Sarasota)
• 5-7 Mar 10 RCC MW (Kansas City)
• 12-14 Mar 10 RCC SW (Denver)
• 16-18 Apr 10 RCC NW (Boise, ID)
• 16-18 Apr 10 RCC MA (VA Beach)
• 14-16 May 10 RCC SE (Houston)
• 14-16 May 10 RCC SW (Sedona)

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U.S. Fleet Forces IA/IA Family Support

• Fleet and Family Support Program Web site
  http//www.nffsp.org
• Additional information regarding IA/IA family
  support, including
• Copies of the Family Connection monthly
  newsletter
• Command, Sailor, and IA Family handbooks

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Family Readiness Administrators by Region
RCC MID-ATLANTIC ERIC HARRIS
eric.t.harris_at_navy.mil
757-444-7295 X2007 RCC SOUTHEAST
MATT DAVIS matthew.davis2_at_navy.mil
[phone] x168 RCC MID-WEST
LISA KLUETZ lisa.r.kluetz_at_navy.mil
[phone] RCC NORTHWEST CYNTHIA MILLER
cynthia.d.miller_at_navy.mi (425)
304-4820 RCC SOUTHWEST SUSAN HARE
susan.hare_at_navy.mil [phone]

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Children, Youth and Teen Programs

• Mission
• Children, Youth and Teen Programs support the
  quality of life for Marine Corps families by
  providing responsive, affordable, progressive and
  developmentally appropriate care and services.
• What we do
• Provide services through Child Development
  Centers (CDC's), Family Child Care (FCC) homes,
  School-Age Care (SAC) and Youth and Teen Centers,
  Resource and Referral (RR), Extended Enhanced
  Child Care (EECC), and Outreach
  Partnerships.

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Children, Youth and Teen Programs

• Structure and Programs
• Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC) Children, Youth
  and Teen programs (CYTP) is the policy oversight
  and resource office. We conduct inspections,
  provide guidance and interpretation, training,
  technical support, establish national
  partnerships and manage special projects and
  programs.
• Programs on installations include
• Child Development Centers and Family Child Care
  Homes
• Full day, part day and hourly care
• Extended Enhanced Child care
• School Age Care
• Before and after school programs
• Summer, Spring, Winter and Inter-session
  Camps

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Children, Youth and Teen Programs

• Youth and Teen Centers
• 5-Core Area concept
• Character Leadership
• Education Career
• Health Life Skills
• Arts
• Sports, Fitness Recreation
• Self-directed and Directed programs and
  activities
• Special Events
• Resource Referral
• Central enrollment and registration
• Short Term Alternative Child Care (STACC)
• Onsite child care during parent meetings/events
• Parent Support Programs

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Children, Youth and Teen Programs

• Community Based Programs (outside the gates)
• Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood (MCCYN)
• San Diego Quality Improvement Project (QIP)
• Operation Military Child Care (OMCC)
• Deployed Respite Child Care (DRCC)
• Wounded, ill or Injured Marine Program
• Mission Youth Outreach (MYO)
• All CYTP Programs are 100 DoD Certified

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Children, Youth and Teen Programs

• How to connect with us
• Installation Children, Youth and Teen
  Administrators
• Installation School Liaison and Family Readiness
  Officers
• Military One Source (www.militaryonesource.com)
• Marine Corps Community Services
  (http//www.usmc-mccs.org/)
• Marine Forces Reserve Units (MARFORRES)
  (http//www.marforress.usmc.mil/)
• For more information
• www.militaryonesource.com

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Chapter 9 Understanding the influence Of the
Media
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Todays Media Presence

• Media presence is prevalent in our lives today.
• We have easy, ready access to volumes of
  information
• which have potential positive and negative
  influences.
• Terrorism, conflict, and war occur in front of
  our eyes
• each day on television programs and news.
• Extensive media coverage of ongoing military
  operations
• creates daily anxiety for children/youth
  impacted by the
• deployment of a parent/loved one.

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How Much News ShouldChildren Watch?

• Depends on age and maturity
• Parent/Caregiver should watch with them
• Talk about what was watched
• Limit exposure to graphic images (especially
  young children)

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What They Understand About Warand Violence

• Ages 56
• Begin to understand events in context...
• But often one piece at a time
• Intellect not integrated with emotional
  response
• Ages 7 and up
• Think more logically and understand more
  complex ideas
• Start to look at causes for events
• May see contradictions between war and what
  they have been told

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Talking to Children/Youth AboutTerrorism and War

• Children/youth ask tough questions and these
  are the
• most difficult to answer.
• Age, individual personality, and temperament
  influence
• reactions/responses.
• Children/youth also tend to personalize the
  news they hear.
• It is not always possible to judge if/when
  they are scared or worriedthey may be reluctant
  to show fears.
• Its important to look for behavioral/emotional
  
• clues.

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Adult Opinions and Views

• May burden youth with adult concerns
• May raise new questions and concerns
• May feel need to take care of adult
• May cut off childs expression
• Be a good listeneryouth need to be heard and
  understood.

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What Do I Say?

• Use words and concepts your child/youth can
  understand to explain terrorism/war.
• Give them honest information and answers to
  questions.
• Be prepared to repeat explanations or have
  several
• conversations.
• Acknowledge and support child/youths thoughts,
  feelings, and reactions.
• Be consistent, reassuring, and dont make
  unrealistic promises.
• Avoid stereotypingteach tolerance and explain
• prejudice.
• Remember you are a role model and your
• reactions are being watched closely.

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Media Role Play Activity