DAFI 34-144: CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAMS

DAFI 34-144 — index record

Number	DAFI 34-144
Title	CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAMS
Published	October 2, 2024
Certified current	July 18, 2025
Office of primary responsibility	AF/A1
Issued by	Headquarters, Department of the Air Force
Status on the index	Current
Last index action	UpdateContact, June 23, 2026
Source index	Air Force e-Publishing
Index last read	October 20, 2026

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Purpose, in the publication’s words

Child and Youth Programs assist DoD military and civilian personnel in balancing the competing demands of the accomplishment of the DoD mission and family life through delivery of a system of quality, available and affordable programs and services for eligible children and youth birth through 18 years of age. Note: CYP supports some special education students through their twenty-first birthday as they may be eligible for public education until that age.

Summary of changes, as printed

This interim change revises DAFI 34-144, Child and Youth Programs by (1) change paragraph 10.1.3, (2) change paragraph 12.40.3, (3) change paragraph 15.5.2, (4) change paragraph 15.5.3, (5) change paragraph 15.5.14, (6) change paragraph 15.7.1, and update 12.40.3, 13.12.1 & 15.17.7 by replacing "gender" with "gender – boys/girls; male/female". A margin bar (|) indicates newly revised material.

Chapter 1—OVERVIEWp. 11
Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 12
Chapter 3—FACILITIESp. 37
Chapter 4—REQUIRED INSPECTIONSp. 43
Chapter 5—ACCREDITATIONp. 46
Chapter 6—FIRE AND SAFETY PROTECTIONp. 47
Chapter 7—HEALTH AND SANITATIONp. 57
Chapter 8—NUTRITIONp. 63
Chapter 9—FINANCIAL MANAGEMENTp. 67
Chapter 10—PERSONNELp. 72
Chapter 11—STAFF DEVELOPMENTp. 79
Chapter 12—OPERATIONSp. 83
Chapter 13—SUPERVISION AND ACCOUNTABILITYp. 102
Chapter 15—PROGRAM QUALITYp. 112
Chapter 17—PROMOTION AND MARKETINGp. 127
Chapter 18—PARENT INVOLVEMENTp. 128
Chapter 19—SHORT-TERM, HOURLY CHILD CAREp. 129
Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 131

All 120 contents entries

Chapter 1—OVERVIEWp. 11
1.1. Purposep. 11
1.2. Program Overviewp. 11
Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 12
2.1. The Directorate of Air Force Services (AF/A1S):p. 12
2.2. The Air Force Child and Youth Programs (AF/A1SOC):p. 12
2.3. Installation and Mission Support Center Installation Directorate (AFIMSC/IZ):p. 13
2.4. Air Force Services Center (AFSVC) Child and Youth Programs (CYP):p. 13
2.5. The Installation Commander:p. 15
2.7. The Force Support Squadron Commander (FSS) or Space Base FSS Director:p. 17
2.8. The Child and Youth Services Flight Chief:p. 18
2.10. The Trainingp. 22
2.11. The Youth Programs Director/Assistant Director:p. 24
2.12. The Youth Sports and Fitness Program Director:p. 26
2.13. The Teen Coordinator/Youth Programmer:p. 26
2.14. The School Liaison Program Manager:p. 28
2.15. Community Child Care Coordinator (CCC):p. 31
2.16. The Family Child Care (FCC) Coordinator:p. 31
2.17. The Family Child Care (FCC) Panel will:p. 33
2.18. The Installation Fire Prevention Office:p. 34
2.19. The Installation Safety Office:p. 34
2.20. The Installation Public Health Office:p. 35
2.21. The Installation Family Advocacy Program will:p. 36
2.22. The Installation Legal Office will:p. 36
Chapter 3—FACILITIESp. 37
3.1. Facility Requirements and Constructionp. 37
3.2. Heating and Ventilationp. 38
3.3. Reception Areasp. 38
3.4. CDCp. 38
3.5. SACp. 39
3.6. Youth Centersp. 40
3.7. Child Development and School Age Outdoor Areasp. 40
3.8. YP Outdoor Spacep. 41
3.9. Custodial Supportp. 41
3.10. Shared Spacesp. 42
3.11. FCC Programp. 42
3.12. FCC Homesp. 42
3.13. School Liaison Program (SLP)p. 42
3.14. Facility Closuresp. 42
3.15. Temporary Closuresp. 42
Chapter 4—REQUIRED INSPECTIONSp. 43
4.1. Required Annual, Unannounced Inspectionsp. 43
4.2. Local Comprehensive Inspectionsp. 43
4.3. Local Multidisciplinary Team Inspectionp. 43
4.4. Higher Headquarters Inspectionp. 44
4.5. Violationsp. 45
4.6. Facility Inspectionsp. 45
4.7. Annual Playground Inspectionsp. 45
Chapter 5—ACCREDITATIONp. 46
5.1. Accreditationp. 46
Chapter 6—FIRE AND SAFETY PROTECTIONp. 47
6.1. Fire Protectionp. 47
6.2. Fire Hazardsp. 47
6.3. Evacuation or Shelter in Place Drillsp. 47
6.4. Toxic Hazardsp. 48
6.5. Indoor Safetyp. 48
6.6. Additional Safety Requirements for FCCp. 49
6.7. Restrictive Equipmentp. 50
6.8. Cribsp. 50
6.9. Sensory Tablesp. 50
6.10. Outdoor Safetyp. 50
6.11. Sports Fieldsp. 51
6.12. Helmetsp. 52
6.13. Transportationp. 52
6.14. Emergency or Contingency Plansp. 53
6.15. Emergency Operations (Short Term)p. 53
6.16. Contingency Operations (Long Term)p. 54
6.17. FCC Emergency Preparationsp. 55
Chapter 7—HEALTH AND SANITATIONp. 57
7.1. Health Protectionp. 57
7.2. Bedding (CDC/FCC)p. 57
7.3. Toothbrushes (CDP)p. 57
7.4. Pacifiers (CDC/FCC)p. 58
7.5. Handwashingp. 58
7.6. Diapering and Toiletingp. 58
7.7. Sanitizing/Disinfectingp. 59
7.8. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Prevention Practicesp. 59
7.9. Signs and Symptoms of Illnessp. 60
7.10. Medical Emergenciesp. 60
7.11. Medication Administrationp. 60
7.12. Drinking Water Testingp. 61
7.13. Pets and Animalsp. 61
7.14. Pet Safetyp. 62
Chapter 8—NUTRITIONp. 63
8.1. Food Servicep. 63
8.2. Trainingp. 63
8.3. Menusp. 63
8.4. Food Allergies/Intolerancesp. 64
8.5. Meal Servicep. 64
8.6. Food Service Equipment and Suppliesp. 65
8.7. Feeding Infantsp. 65
8.8. Solid Foodsp. 66
Chapter 9—FINANCIAL MANAGEMENTp. 67
9.1. Fundingp. 67
9.2. Appropriated Fundsp. 68
9.3. Nonappropriated Fundsp. 68
9.4. Weekly Child Care Fees (CDC, SAC, FCC Subsidy)p. 69
9.5. Determining Total Family Incomep. 69
9.6. Leasing Spacesp. 69
9.7. Youth Feesp. 70
9.8. Insurancep. 70
Chapter 10—PERSONNELp. 72
10.1. Sufficient Staffp. 72
10.2. Authorized Positionsp. 73
10.3. Education Requirementsp. 74
10.4. CYPAs and FCC Providersp. 74
10.5. Specified Volunteersp. 75
10.6. Hiring Practicesp. 75
10.7. Background Checksp. 76
10.8. Suitability Determination Authority Levelsp. 76
10.9. Line of Sight Supervision (LOSS):p. 77
10.10. Personnel Evaluationsp. 78
Chapter 11—STAFF DEVELOPMENTp. 79
Chapter 12—OPERATIONSp. 83
Chapter 13—SUPERVISION AND ACCOUNTABILITYp. 102
Chapter 15—PROGRAM QUALITYp. 112
Chapter 17—PROMOTION AND MARKETINGp. 127
Chapter 18—PARENT INVOLVEMENTp. 128
Chapter 19—SHORT-TERM, HOURLY CHILD CAREp. 129
Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 131

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