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Sponsor Spotlight: Katie Quinlivan with Yours For Children, Inc.
Katie Quinlivan is the Program Director at Yours For Children, Inc. (YFCI), a CACFP sponsor of family child care homes that was founded 1985. Katie, herself, has been with YFCI for almost 30 years and follows in the footsteps of her mother and grandmother.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Black Bean Brownies
Are black bean brownies creditable as a grain in the CACFP?
Read MoreNCNC26: Day Four Highlights
Attendees enjoyed a fourth day of programming at the National Child Nutrition Conference on Thursday, April 16.
Read MoreNCNC26: Day Three Highlights
It was another full day of programming at the Westgate in Las Vegas as workshops got into full swing at the National Child Nutrition Conference on Wednesday, April 15.
Read MoreNational CACFP Association Honors U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal with 2026 Friend of CACFP Award
The National CACFP Association proudly announces U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) as the recipient of the 2026 Friend of CACFP Award. This honor recognizes decision-makers who have demonstrated a strong commitment to strengthening and advancing the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) through leadership, advocacy and meaningful legislative action.
Read MoreNCNC26: Day Two Highlights
The National Child Nutrition Conference held its first full day of programming on Tuesday, April 14 at the Westgate in Las Vegas.
Read MoreNCNC26: Day One Highlights
The National CACFP Association kicked off its 40th National Child Nutrition Conference on Monday, April 13, as over 1,000 attendees joined us on opening day in Las Vegas.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Crediting Meats/Meat Alternates
How are meats and meat alternates measured and credited in the CACFP?
Read MoreCACFP Health Benefits Stretch Beyond Nutrition
CACFP ensures millions of children and thousands of older adults and adults with disabilities receive the nutritious meals they need to thrive. The program is well known for the high-quality meals it provides and the long-term benefits it has for children’s health. Less well known, but just as important, is how the health benefits of the CACFP extend beyond diet and branch into physical activity and screen time as well.
Read MoreSponsor Spotlight: Rebecca Phillips of Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation
Rebecca Phillips is the CACFP Coordinator for Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation (NEICAC). As a community action nonprofit, NEICAC provides services to support people through all stages of life, including CACFP. As a CACFP sponsor, NEICAC supports 35 family child care homes and 10 Head Start classrooms that serve over 700 children.
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