Youth Programs
The Child and Youth Program
Purpose
The Child and Youth Program (CYP) is an integral component of the National Guard’s comprehensive approach to Family Readiness. By upholding the well-being of the entire family, the CYP offers outcome based activities designed to foster positive youth development and support the unique strengths and challenges of National Guard children. This high quality, out-of-school time program exists in 54 States, Territories and the District of Columbia to mitigate risky behaviors, enhance resilience, develop positive coping strategies, and assist our National Guard youth in reaching their full potential as the next generation of leaders.
Age-appropriate activities and support services are offered in four service delivery areas:
• Art, Recreation & Leisure
• Sports, Fitness & Health
• Life Skills, Citizenship, Character Development & Leadership
• Academic Support, Career Development, Mentoring & Intervention
Mission
To promote and sustain the quality of life and resilience of National Guard children and youth by providing secure, timely, flexible, high-quality support services and enrichment programs.
Eligibility
The CYP is available to school age dependents, ages 6 to 18 years, of National Guard Soldiers and Airmen, regardless of deployment status (including traditional drilling Guardsmen), Survivors, and Airmen geographically-separated from installation-based program support.
Youth Action Council
The TNNG Youth Action Council (YAC) consists of members working together towards a common goal of identifying, defining, and addressing government policy and issues that contribute to the future of our military youth. Their purpose is to be actively involved in advocacy efforts in Tennessee and to help implement new ideas to enhance the quality of life for our service members and their families. The Youth Action Council is an essential part of the TN National Guard Child and Youth Program. The council has the ability to advocate and change policy that can potentially affect the estimated 30,000 military children in the state of Tennessee.
Contact Our Office
Lead Coordinator
Leslie Ramos-Lopez
Phone: 615-313-0547
Email: leslie.ramoslopez.ctr@army.mil
Coordinator
Anthony Jordan
Phone: 615-313-0542
Helpful Links
Military Child Education Coalition
Educational information, training, and resources.
Our Military Kids
Provides grants to support children of deployed Service Members for extracurricular activities.
Child Care Aware of America
Financial assistance to those who qualify along with many childcare related resources.
Tutor.com
Provides online educational help 24/7 to students.
Sittercity
Connects families with quality local in-home caregivers.
MIC3
Addresses education transition issues encountered by military families.