In May, 2006, DCYF adopted both Minimum Compliance Standards and High-quality Standards for all of its Out of School Time programs. Both sets of standards are based on Youth Development Supports and Principles. As it has since the standards were adopted, DCYF will continue to offer peer learning and capacity building opportunities based on these standards in 2007.
See DCYF Minimum Compliance Standards
Out of School Programs and the Americans with Disabilities Act
Out of School programs serve a diverse population of students in a variety of settings. Many programs operate on tight budgets and aim to serve all those who need care. When a person with a disability wishes to attend a program, what responsibilty does the provider have? This memo from the Child Care Law Center discusses the federal law that protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination.
The Department of Children, Youth & Their Families supports the Special Needs Inclusion Project (SNIP), a collaborative effort to increase the successful inclusion of children with special healthcare needs in community programs. A Toolkit is available for programs.
