Children & Youth
Chair: Marilyn Centa (2) Member:
Purpose:
This program emphasizes protecting, caring for, and supporting children and youth,
particularly those of veterans and military families.
* Introduce Veterans into the Classroom & distribute Patriotic Coloring Books
* Write Fascinating Facts about the US Constitution in the social media.
* Celebrate Constitution Day (September 17) and distribute copies of the US
Constitution to school children.
b. Youth Hero/Good Deed Awards
* Monitor local media for youth heroes and complete nomination forms.
c. Josh Dogs
* Refer to www.joshandfriends.com
* Identify children in the community who are or may be facing hospitalization who may
benefit from Josh and Friends dog and book.
d. April – Celebrate Children and Youth Month
* Plan a celebration of children at your Post home.
* Utilize social media to spread the word.
2. Support military children and youth
a. Kids of Deployed Are Heroes 2 (KDH2) – (Refer to “How To” page in the National Plan of
Action
* Host an activity day/dinner at your post for military families.
* Contact a nearby military installation through Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR)
for a list of activities in which you might have a concession or table.
* Make a purchase and distribute “I’m a Hero 2” buttons.
* Make, purchase, and distribute “Proud Parent/Grandparent of a Military Child” picture
buttons.
b. GI Josh – Refer to www.joshandfriends.com and distribute to military kids of parents who are
deployed.
c. Encourage members to wear purple in honor of “Purple Up!” for Military Kids Day on
April 15.
d. Collaborate with The American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program to present “I’m a Hero 2”
buttons to daughters of service members.
3. Support Veterans’ Children and Youth
a. Homeless Veterans’ Children
* Work with local Stand Down program to provide clothes and food, and medical
assistance.
* Refer to “How To” Reach Out to Military Children and Youth in the National Plan of
Action.
* Contact local homeless shelters to determine how your unit can provide food,
clothing, and school supplies to military children.
b. Klinger, a Story of Honor and Hope
* (Refer to www.taps.org) - “Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors”
Unit Chairmen Reporting:
As part of your narrative report, please include answers to the following questions:
List of Awards Available:
Resources:
Refer to the Children and Youth National Plan of Action for list.
Fundraising Ideas:
Refer to www.funddraising-ideas.org in the National Plan of Action for ideas.
Purpose:
This program emphasizes protecting, caring for, and supporting children and youth,
particularly those of veterans and military families.
- Support Children and Youth in your community.
* Introduce Veterans into the Classroom & distribute Patriotic Coloring Books
* Write Fascinating Facts about the US Constitution in the social media.
* Celebrate Constitution Day (September 17) and distribute copies of the US
Constitution to school children.
b. Youth Hero/Good Deed Awards
* Monitor local media for youth heroes and complete nomination forms.
c. Josh Dogs
* Refer to www.joshandfriends.com
* Identify children in the community who are or may be facing hospitalization who may
benefit from Josh and Friends dog and book.
d. April – Celebrate Children and Youth Month
* Plan a celebration of children at your Post home.
* Utilize social media to spread the word.
2. Support military children and youth
a. Kids of Deployed Are Heroes 2 (KDH2) – (Refer to “How To” page in the National Plan of
Action
* Host an activity day/dinner at your post for military families.
* Contact a nearby military installation through Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR)
for a list of activities in which you might have a concession or table.
* Make a purchase and distribute “I’m a Hero 2” buttons.
* Make, purchase, and distribute “Proud Parent/Grandparent of a Military Child” picture
buttons.
b. GI Josh – Refer to www.joshandfriends.com and distribute to military kids of parents who are
deployed.
c. Encourage members to wear purple in honor of “Purple Up!” for Military Kids Day on
April 15.
d. Collaborate with The American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program to present “I’m a Hero 2”
buttons to daughters of service members.
3. Support Veterans’ Children and Youth
a. Homeless Veterans’ Children
* Work with local Stand Down program to provide clothes and food, and medical
assistance.
* Refer to “How To” Reach Out to Military Children and Youth in the National Plan of
Action.
* Contact local homeless shelters to determine how your unit can provide food,
clothing, and school supplies to military children.
b. Klinger, a Story of Honor and Hope
* (Refer to www.taps.org) - “Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors”
Unit Chairmen Reporting:
- Mid-Year narrative reports due to Department (dept-sec@alacolorado.com) and a copy to the Chairman (Marilyn Centa – mcenta@comcast.net) by December 15, 2017. Each unit is required to submit a narrative report to reflect your work for Children and Youth. Make it “short, sweet, and to the point”!
- Year-End reports due to Department and copy to Chairman by April 15, 2018. Compile a narrative report of Children and Youth activities including pictures.
As part of your narrative report, please include answers to the following questions:
- How did your units and department promote “Star Spangled Kids,” educating children and youth about the U.S. Constitution from the aspect of patriotism and Americanism?
- How did your units and department promote the Youth Hero/Good Deed Award?
- What success stories do you have regarding support for military or homeless veterans’ children?
List of Awards Available:
- Outstanding Unit Children & Youth Program
- Supporting Military Children Unit Award
- Star Spangled Kids Unit Award
Resources:
Refer to the Children and Youth National Plan of Action for list.
Fundraising Ideas:
Refer to www.funddraising-ideas.org in the National Plan of Action for ideas.
| JJ Ross/JJ Gates Award |
| JJ Ross/JJ Gates Award |
| C&Y Committee Report |
| Children & Youth - 5 Year Action Plan |
