Member Showcase – CACFP

CROSWELL, Michigan – Susan Holbrook always wanted to be a teacher and truly has found the best of two worlds.

NEW GLARUS, Wisconsin – One of the major worries for pregnant moms is child care for the baby when time off from work ends. Corrine Hendrickson was sitting with a group of friends all expecting and having the exact same worry about quality childcare.

SAGINAW, Michigan – Connie Mancillas had a different start than many child care providers, working as the assistant director for Mid-Michigan Child Care Centers.

CINCINNATI, Ohio – When Michelle Baggett received a note from her school stating her nephew was having a difficult time understanding his schoolwork, she immediately began tutoring.

PARKERSBURG, West Virginia – Jennifer Sims has the natural gift and ability to take care of children.

MOUNTVILLE, Pennsylvania – Like many home care providers, Wanetta Gerlach started in the profession as a way to work and care for her own children.

OSCEOLA, Iowa – As a pre-vet major, Kim Jackson never imagined herself as a child care provider.

KIRKWOOD, Missouri – There are many aspects to consider when developing well-rounded, well-educated children. Virginia Miller keeps this idea in mind as she strives to focus on different pieces of the whole child: social, mental, physical and intellectual.

WORCESTER, Vermont – Imagine being able to help harvest the apples from the orchard, pick seeds and forage berries before the bears get them. As a home provider in rural Vermont, Linda Fisher is able to give the children in her care those actual opportunities.

ARLINGTON, Texas – Nutrition is not always easy to teach, but with an amazing garden, children learn and share new nutritional experiences every day. Kelly Rood has made her garden a key in the learning environment and truly loves “what a garden does.”