MCO 1710.30A — Marine Corps Child And Youth Programs (short Title: Cyp)

MCO 1710.30A governs Marine Corps Child and Youth Programs, including services, eligibility, operations, safety, and family participation.

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  • Publication number: MCO 1710.30A
  • Title: MARINE CORPS CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAMS (SHORT TITLE: CYP)
  • Date: 12 Dec 2024
  • Proponent: 01000 Military Personnel
  • Status: New

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It establishes requirements for child development, youth services, resource and referral, funding, registration, accreditation, inclusion, and fee assistance. It requires procedures for health, safe sleep, safety, background checks, incident reporting, family engagement, and oversight.

Topics covered

  • Child and youth programs
  • Child development programs
  • Youth services
  • Resource and referral services
  • Immunization requirements
  • Safe sleep practices
  • Child abuse reporting
  • Family engagement

Questions and answers

What ages does the Marine Corps Child and Youth Programs mission support?

The Marine Corps CYP provides access to high quality and affordable child and youth programs and services to support eligible families with children 6 weeks to 18 years of age. (paragraph 3)

What registration forms must child and youth programs provide?

Programs must make available to CYP patrons all required HQMC CYP approved registration forms. (paragraph 5)

How much notice is required to disenroll from a child and youth program?

Patrons must provide two weeks written notification of intent of disenrollment or vacate a CYP space. (paragraph 7)

What accommodation requirement applies to children with disabilities?

No child who meets basic age and eligibility requirements must, solely based on disability or identified needs, be excluded from participation in CYP.

How quickly must a serious incident report be submitted?

Complete and submit the HQMC CYP SIR Reporting Form in CYP USMC SharePoint within 24 hours of knowledge of incidence occurrence. (paragraph 2)

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