TINKERAFBI34-144 — Child And Youth Supervision

TINKERAFBI34-144 governs child and youth supervision policy, procedures, and age-specific guidance within Tinker Air Force Base.

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  • Publication number: TINKERAFBI34-144
  • Title: CHILD AND YOUTH SUPERVISION
  • Date: 2024-10-04

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It establishes supervision definitions, maturity-based assessment guidance, and training provisions for children and youth. It also sets agency procedures for allegations of inadequate supervision and child safety concerns.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all activities assigned, attached or associated to Tinker AFB.

Topics covered

  • Child and youth supervision
  • Age-specific supervision guidance
  • Home-alone training
  • Baby-sitting training
  • Supervision access definitions
  • Unattended children
  • Child welfare notifications

Questions and answers

What is immediate access to a child?

Immediate access is defined as: the adult in charge has visual sight of the child or the child is within easy hearing distance of the adult. (paragraph 3)

How often are periodic visual checks of children recommended?

Access to adult assistance is defined as: the adult is nearby and provides periodic visual checks of children. Every 15 – 30 minutes is recommended. (paragraph 3)

What does ready access to an adult require?

Ready access to an adult is defined as: the child knows names and phone numbers of those to be contacted in case of an emergency. Adults must be capable of responding to child’s needs within a few minutes. (paragraph 3)

How should parents decide whether a child may be left unattended?

The ages indicated in the attachment are a recommendation. When using the guidelines, parents must assess their child’s maturity to determine whether or not a child may be left unattended. (paragraph 3)

What training is provided for children ages 10 and 11?

Provide home-alone training with a certificate for children 10 and 11 years of age. This training is offered free of charge. (paragraph 2)

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