National 4 H Program Mission To advance knowledge

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: 1902 Location: Washington, D. C.

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.

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. national 4 -hheadquarters. gov

The American Legion What We Do: As the world’s 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: Chartered by Congress in 1919 Washington Location: Indianapolis, IN

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).

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 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.

The American Legion Auxiliary • A non-profit organization comprised of 1 million members, empowering women in 10, 100 communities worldwide • Devoted to America’s 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

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.

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

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: 1860—First Boys Club established 1906—Boys Clubs of America signed Public Law 988 of the 84 th Congress of the United States, granting a Congressional Charter to Boys Clubs of America 1990—Renamed the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Location: Atlanta, GA (HQ)

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.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) Programs/Offerings: • Audience: Children and youth ages 6– 18 • 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

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

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: Incorporated 1998 Location: Harker Heights, TX

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.

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 (Pto. P) • Tell Me A Story • Student 2 Student (S 2 S) • Junior Student 2 Student

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

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 CCR&R services, train child care professionals, and administer national child care subsidy programs. Established: Non-profit membership association founded in 1987 Location: Arlington, VA

NACCRRA Structure and Programs: • There are 788 independent Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) entities in the U. S. • CCR&R 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.

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

Army Child Youth & School Services Overview

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.

What the Army Family Convent means to Families… Ensuring excellence in schools, youth services and child care ü Eliminated CYS Services registration fee & reduced CYS Services program fees during deployment cycle ü 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 ü 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 ü Providing quality programs for children and youth: Ø Ø Ø 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 ü Building 72 new Child Development Centers & 11 new Youth Centers projects in FY 08 ü Programmed additional 25 Child Development Centers & 14 Youth Centers for FY 09 -14 ü Increasing community-based outreach services to 49 states for children & youth of deployed Active, National Guard, & Army Reserve Soldiers thru Operation: Military Kids ü 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 ü 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

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.

ARMY CHILD, YOUTH & SCHOOL (CYS) SERVICES Mission Support Programs Army Sponsored ARMYFCC. COM Region School Transition Services “ATP Facebook” Army FCC Online SETS Support Army Affiliated Army Operated “Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood” “Homes Off-Post” (HOPS) “Military School Age Programs in Your Neighborhood” Neighborhood Child Development Centers Activity Homes Family Child Care Community Partner Programs “ATP School Age Services 4 -H Clubs Facebook” Middle/School Teen Svs “Clover Connections” School Liaison/Transition Student 2 Student Youth Sponsorship “Student 2 Student” Youth Sponsorship Outreach Svs Community Partner Programs BGCA “Proud Partner” Sites ARNG/USAR Weekend Drill Child Care, Youth Leadership Forums, Army Teen Panel “Military Youth Programs in Your Neighborhood” Community Partner Programs

ARMY CHILD, YOUTH & SCHOOL (CYS) SERVICES Deployment Support Programs* “Operation: Child Care” ARMYFCC. COM Army FCC Online Army Sponsored Army Affiliated Army Operated “Operation Purple Camps” “Homes Off-Post“ (HOPS) “Operation: Youth Technology Labs Military Kids” Extended Duty Care Neighborhood Reintegration (hourly care) “Operation: Activity On-site Group Care Military Child Homes Care” Respite Care “Mission: Youth Fee Discounts Region School Outreach” Transition Transportation Services “ATP Facebook” Mobile Regional School Technology Transition Labs Services “ATP Facebook” Mobile Technology *Supplements Mission Support Labs

National Guard Child and Youth Program Michael J. Conner, Sr. Chief, Program Services Branch

ARMY RESERVE

Army Reserve Youth • Approximately 156, 000 dependents • 0 -5 years: 39% • 6 -11 years: 32% • 12 -18 years: 24% • 19 -23 years: 4%

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

FAMILY PREPAREDNESS And NAVY FAMILY OMBUDSMAN

CNO’s 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

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

Reserve Component Command

Ombudsman Program Guidance OPNAVINST 1750. 1 F 1. The Navy Family OMBUDSMAN program was founded 14 September 1970. OMBUDSMAN Appreciation Day is on September 14 th (or the Friday preceding the 14 th). 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.

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 Sailor’s 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.

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

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

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

Family Readiness Administrators by Region RCC MID-ATLANTIC ERIC HARRIS RCC SOUTHEAST MATT DAVIS eric. t. harris@navy. mil 757 -444 -7295 X 2007 matthew. davis 2@navy. mil (904) 542 -2486 x 168 RCC MID-WEST RCC NORTHWEST RCC SOUTHWEST LISA KLUETZ lisa. r. kluetz@navy. mil (847) 688 -4916 CYNTHIA MILLER cynthia. d. miller@navy. mi (425) 304 -4820 SUSAN HARE susan. hare@navy. mil (619) 532 -4274

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 (R&R), Extended Enhanced Child Care (EECC), and Outreach Partnerships.

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

Children, Youth and Teen Programs – Youth and Teen Centers: • 5 -Core Area concept – – – Character & Leadership Education & Career Health & Life Skills Art’s 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

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% Do. D Certified

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. usmcmccs. org/) – Marine Forces Reserve Units (MARFORRES) (http: //www. marforress. usmc. mil/) For more information: www. militaryonesource. com

Chapter 9: Understanding the influence Of the Media

Today’s 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.

How Much News Should Children 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)

What They Understand About War and Violence Ages 5– 6 • 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

Talking to Children/Youth About Terrorism 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 worried—they may be reluctant to show fears. • It’s important to look for behavioral/emotional clues.

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 child’s expression Be a good listener—youth need to be heard and understood.

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/youth’s thoughts, feelings, and reactions. • Be consistent, reassuring, and don’t make unrealistic promises. • Avoid stereotyping—teach tolerance and explain prejudice. • Remember you are a role model and your reactions are being watched closely.

Media Role Play Activity