Helpful Contact Numbers: Policy Violations : Security Forces (MP) 878-4555

1. IS YOUR CHILD OLD ENOUGH… TO BE LEFT HOME ALONE? A PARENTS’ GUIDE TO CHILD SUPERVISION JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS Fort Eustis Updated September 2013 Supervising your children is one of the most important things you can do. Children do best when they are raised in a home of structure, guidance, love and limits. Without these, children may grow up not knowing what they can and cannot do and whom to trust. As a result, they may do things that get them into trouble. The ultimate responsibility for the safety, care, well-being and behavior of children remains with the parents whether or not they are present to supervise. The JBLE guidelines for unattended children are provided to assist parents in determining when to leave a child unattended. The following is guidance for parents in making decisions regarding the care and supervision of their children. The age of the child is not the only factor that parents should consider when determining if children should be left alone. Other factors include level of maturity, emotional development, physical health, length of time left alone, time of day or night, other children present or to be supervised, locations and environmental conditions, frequency of being left alone, and the accessibility of a parent or other responsible adult. A lack of supervision may exist in circumstances where the responsible caretakers are present but physically or mentally impaired to such an extent that they are unable to provide supervision. It may also exist in circumstances where the child is allowed, but unable to provide supervision or care for themselves. • Helpful Contact Numbers: • Policy Violations: Security Forces (MP) • 878-4555 • Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting: • Family Advocacy Program • 878-0122/0807 • Community Information: Army • Community Service 878-3638 • Child, Youth and School Programs: • Parent Central 878-4025

2. Joint Base Langley-Eustis Youth Supervision Guide Note: The ages specified are the recommended ages and should be applied based on a child’s ability to demonstrate age-appropriate behavior. Children who do not consistently demonstrate age-appropriate behavior should not be given the same degree of self-management responsibilities. In all instances, the parent is responsible for using reasonable judgment and for any incident or mishap (considered preventable) which occurs. CURFEW for Ft Eustis: 17y/o and below 10PM Weekdays (Sun – Thu) and 11PM Weekends (Fri – Sat). CURFEW EXCEPTIONS: Returning from work, Youth Program or School Function.