2025 NCNC

Resilience: The ability to bounce back. It’s what enables students to come out of challenging experiences with a positive attitude about themselves and their futures. After 18 years in foster care and watching his daughter battle brain cancer, hear how Dee turned those unexpected events into incredible life lessons.

The work of child nutrition professionals is important, nurturing, and fulfilling even while it is equally demanding and challenging. Investing in the well-being of meal service staff can lead to healthier, happier team members, and ultimately, healthier children. Explore the vital role of staff wellness in enhancing the effectiveness of nutrition programs.

How often do you prioritize and invest in your resilience and overall well-being as a program director or administrator? If you’re experiencing feelings of exhaustion or symptoms of burnout, the answer is likely not often enough. Discover evidence-based strategies for managing workplace stress while creating an action plan to help you focus on your health and long-term career sustainability.

When staff are well, the entire program thrives. However, finding comprehensive wellness can be difficult, especially when many activities that promote self-care are temporary. Explore how workplace burnout happens and learn sustainable, effective skills to maintain personal wellness.

Are your messages being received differently than you intended? Effective communication is the cornerstone of success in any organization, particularly in programs like the CACFP, where collaboration among parents, teachers, and staff is paramount. See how to address the diverse communication needs of these stakeholders and optimize channels to ensure clarity, transparency, and engagement.

Overworked and understaffed? Are you looking for additional support for your child nutrition program? Discover methods for recruiting and engaging enthusiastic college students. Get strategies for paid and unpaid student recruitment opportunities, ideas for suitable roles, and tips for training and working with students who might just become outstanding future long-term employees.

Does implementing practical strategies that create captivating and impactful training sessions seem difficult? Say goodbye to worrying about how well your message will stick with participants. Discover simple techniques to tailor your training for diverse audiences by incorporating hands-on activities, adult learning principles, visuals, games, and props, ensuring your presentations resonate.

Do you want to become a better leader? Learn effective skills for guiding teams, enhancing program efficiency, and fostering a positive workplace. Get practical strategies to develop a compelling vision, build high-performing teams, cultivate a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, and improve the impact of your child nutrition programs.