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AR 608-10

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CHILD, YOUTH, AND SCHOOL SERVICES

Reviewed by Guilherme Correia, active-duty U.S. Air Force

AR 608-10, "CHILD, YOUTH, AND SCHOOL SERVICES", is a United States Army publication, dated May 11, 2026.

Published

May 11, 2026

OPR

G-1

Headquarters, Department of the Army

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AR 608-10 — index record

NumberAR 608-10
TitleCHILD, YOUTH, AND SCHOOL SERVICES
PublishedMay 11, 2026
Office of primary responsibilityG-1
Issued byHeadquarters, Department of the Army
Status on the indexActive
Unit of issuePDF P
Source indexArmy Publishing Directorate
Index last readOctober 20, 2026

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Purpose, in the publication’s words

This regulation prescribes policy and procedures for establishing and operating Army Child Development Services (CDS).

Summary of changes, as printed

Child, Youth, and School Services This mandated revision, dated 11 May 2026–– • Changes the title from Child Development Services to Child, Youth, and School Services (title page). • Removes instructions for completing DA Form 5246 (Child Development Services (CDS) Program Report) (app C). • Removes obsolete Department of the Army forms (throughout). • Changes Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management and U.S. Army Community and Family Support Center language to Deputy Chief of Staff, G – 1 (throughout).

Contents

  1. Chapter 1 Structure and Policyp. 1
  2. Chapter 2 Program Oversightp. 5
  3. Chapter 3 Program Managementp. 27
  4. Chapter 4 Program Core Requirementsp. 48
  5. Chapter 5 Child Development Center System Component Requirementsp. 65
  6. Chapter 6 Family Child Care System Component Requirementsp. 89
  7. Chapter 7 Supplemental Programs and Services System Component Requirementsp. 115

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