Posts Tagged ‘Early Care and Education’
Celebrate Farm to CACFP
October is National Farm to School Month, but it’s not just for schools. This is a time to celebrate the connections happening all over the country between children and local food in many different settings, including in the CACFP. Our partners at the National Farm to School Network (NFSN) have a Celebration Toolkit & resource to help you participate in farm to ECE activities.
Read MoreNCA 2024 Advocacy Round-Up
CACFP advocacy is central to the mission of National CACFP Sponsors Association (NCA) and NCA is continuously working to support and advocate for you! This year, we’ve ramped up our advocacy work to help raise awareness and expand and improve the CACFP.
Read MoreOne Year After Vital Supports Ended: Disheartening Drop in CACFP Participation
During the Covid-19 pandemic, the Keep Kids Fed Act provided flexibilities that were critical for the ability to continue to provide nutritious meals and maintain operation of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
Read MoreWhat is Advocacy
Advocacy might seem scary, some of our most active advocates admit to being intimidated by advocacy before they got started, but it can be simple. Advocacy can be as simple as telling your friend about your job or posting a picture of the meals you make on social media (really!).
Read MorePower of the Food Program: Schools
The CACFP is operated any many different settings, including child care, adult care, and emergency shelters. The CACFP also has an At-Risk Afterschool (ARAS) component that allows sites to serve children and teenagers 18 and under up to one snack and a supper. Not only are eligible sites able to serve meals after the school day, but they can also provide a meal and snack on weekends and during school closures.
Read MoreSpring Branch ISD School Nutrition Services
The CACFP is operated any many different settings, including child care, adult care, and emergency shelters. The CACFP also has an At-Risk Afterschool (ARAS) component that allows sites to serve children and teenagers 18 and under up to one snack and a supper. Not only are eligible sites able to serve meals after the school day, but they can also provide a meal and snack on weekends and during school closures.
Read MoreLearning Disabilities and Differences
October is Learning Disability Awareness Month. Children learn many skills in life—how to listen and speak, for example, or how to read, write, and do math. Some skills may be harder to learn than others. If a child has had appropriate learning experiences and instruction, but is not able to keep up with peers, it’s important to find out why and how to help. Our partners at the American Academy of Pediatrics have a blog to help caregivers and parents understand learning disabilities and differences.
Read MoreEnjoy the Mighty Mushroom
Download this free info sheet on the power of mushrooms for your center or home.
Read MoreWhole Grains Month
September is Whole Grains Month. From whole wheat to nutty quinoa, whole grains add flavor, texture, and nutrition to your diet. Whether you’re baking bread, cooking dinner, or prepping snacks, there’s a whole grain option for every dish. Our partners at Oldways Whole Grains Council have materials to help you incorporate whole grains into your menu.
Read MoreFood Safety Tips
September is National Food Safety Education Month. Not only is it important for you to make sure the food you serve to those in your care are safe, following food safety best practices can help avoid illness for yourself and those around you. Our partners at the International Food Information Council have resources to help you stay on top of food safety best practices.
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