Posts by sam@cacfp.org
NCA Condemns Groups Charged with Conspiracy, Fraud Against Nutrition Programs
The National CACFP Sponsors Association (NCA) unequivocally condemns the fraud that Minnesota group Feeding Our Future, and affiliated entities, allegedly committed against federal child nutrition programs.
Read MoreSurvey Review: 2021 National Farm to Early Care and Education Survey
This is a broad overview of the newly published findings of the 2021 study conducted by the National Farm to School Network and Michigan State University’s Center for Regional Food Systems. Read the complete report for an in-depth look at their findings.
Read MoreFun Fall Reading Resources
Research shows that reading to children for 15 minutes every day beginning in infancy impact education outcomes. Who can read to children? Anyone! Parents, guardians, caregivers, teachers – anyone can make an impact by reading daily to children. Read Aloud 15 MINUTES, our National Ally, has a number of fall resources to help you get started.
Read MoreActivity Inspiration: Act Out the Water Cycle
It can often be challenging to get kids to drink the right amount of water they need throughout the day. This fun STEM activity pairs well with a science lesson and encourages interest in drinking water too! Enjoy!
Read MoreCACFP Inspire: Derek Sego of Sunshine Academy
Sunshine Academy is a preschool and daycare with three locations in Utah and the CACFP at its heart. Overseeing it all is Derek Sego.
Read MoreMyPlate and FNS Resources for Hispanic Heritage Month
USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service and MyPlate are highlighting resources available in Spanish, sharing cultural food traditions for Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 through October 15.
Read MoreWhite House Conference on Hunger Watch Party
In September 2022, for the first time in over 50 years, the Biden-Harris Administration will host a White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. We’re livestreaming this historic event, and while we watch we’ll chat virtually as the plans for achieving the goals of the Conference Pillars are announced and what it means to the CACFP community.
Read MoreBenefits of Membership: CACFP Calendar & Nutrition Training Program
Learn more about our CACFP Calendar and Nutrition Training Program at this virtual event. This member benefit is packed with activity pages, parent newsletters, training modules, and more!
Read MoreMember Resources: Meal Component Activity Pages
NCA Members can download these meal component activity pages. Each activity page includes crafts, games, recipes and more! Theres a page for each meal component in the CACFP.
Read MoreCACFP Operators and the Limited PSLF Waiver
Many who work for CACFP employers are eligible for PSLF, a program that forgives federal student loans after 10 years of qualifying work. In August, the White House issued a limited PSLF waiver allowing previously ineligible payments to count toward consideration for those who apply by October 31, 2022.
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