Candy Cane’s Learning Centers have leveraged the CACFP to provide nutritious foods that contribute to the wellness, healthy growth, and development of children in the Cook County community.
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National CACFP Sponsors Association recognizes Victor Valley USD’s efforts to feed their community during the Covid-19 pandemic crisis.
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This review of the RAPID Survey is from our friends at Food & Research Action Center (FRAC). We agree with their analysis and concern about childhood hunger.
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STEM in early childcare can seem daunting. Check out our 3-2-1 Blastoff! activity inspiration for a fun activity and some easy STEM ideas!
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It may seem daunting to incorporate this holiday in your CACFP childcare site, but it’s easier than you think. In fact, with just a little planning, 4th of July at your CACFP site can be a blast. Check out these resources and ideas to get the party started.
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The ongoing infant formula shortage due to supply chain issues, which worsened due to a major formula recall in February 2022, has left many CACFP operators concerned about access to formula and their options for safely feeding infants in their care. Food and Nutrition Service has developed the following Questions and Answers to support CACFP operators and their families during the infant formula shortage.
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Sunny days with a refreshing breeze are a perfect time to take dining outdoors.
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Join us on Zoom Friday, June 17th for a Q&A that we will use to share feedback to the White House for the Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health. This opportunity to collaborate and amplify our concerns on the issues facing us and our participants can play a critical role in this national conversation.
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It’s summer time, this means children and adults are outside enjoying the sunshine but watch out for that heat!
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Looking for new ideas for your lunch menu? Why not try brunch for lunch?!
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This webinar will highlight how the CACFP meal pattern for adults provides flexibilities to allow program operators to plan meals that best meet the needs of their adult participants. Meal service options, dietary needs of this population, and meal modifications will also be discussed. Attendees will have a chance to submit questions to the presenters and check their knowledge through interactive polling questions.
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We have read incredibly inspiring stories about the innovation, collaboration, and community service all of you in the CACFP community offered over the past two years.
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The ongoing infant formula shortage due to supply chain issues, which worsened due to a major formula recall in February 2022, has left many CACFP operators concerned about access to formula and their options for safely feeding infants in their care. Food and Nutrition Service has developed the following Questions and Answers to support CACFP operators and their families during the infant formula shortage.
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TAKE ACTION NOW to support increased reimbursement for CACFP and the extension of the area eligibility waiver for family childcare homes. Call your Senators TODAY, then call your House Member and urge them to “Vote Yes” on the Keep Kids Fed Act, which will provide much-needed relief to providers and families across the country
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This memorandum provides clarification on questions
related to the collection of race or ethnicity data now that
visual identification of race and ethnicity is no longer an
allowable practice in the Summer Food Service Program
(SFSP) and Child and Adult Care Food Program
(CACFP).
FNS is offering a suite of operational flexibilities that will be available to child nutrition programs for summer 2022 and school year 2022-23.
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This memo provides guidance to State agencies as they transition from COVID-19 nationwide waivers related to establishment of area eligibility in the child nutrition programs, including CACFP, for summer 2022 and school year 2022-2023. Child Adult Care Food Program operators must use data from October 2019, unless the National School Lunch State agency elects a month other than October to establish area eligibility.
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Effective May 5th, 2022, USDA released updated Nondiscrimination Statement Guidance. As a result of recent Supreme Court decision, State agencies and program operators must use the new updated nondiscrimination statement and new “And Justice for All” poster.
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It may seem daunting to incorporate this holiday in your CACFP childcare site, but it’s easier than you think. In fact, with just a little planning, 4th of July at your CACFP site can be a blast. Check out these resources and ideas to get the party started.
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Free printable resource to help you understand nutrition labels for childcare menu planning and an easy incorporation of CACFP approved foods.
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Family style dining encourages learning and development. Here’s a resource to implement this practice at your CACFP site.
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From poignant to playful, CACFP sites have many options for Memorial Day to meet the tastes of adult and child participants alike.
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Menu planning is more than logistics. Check out this resource from the USDA on the artful side of a balanced menu.
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As part of National Nutrition Month® has released many professional and consumer resources for the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025 in Spanish.
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It may seem daunting to incorporate this holiday in your CACFP childcare site, but it’s easier than you think. In fact, with just a little planning, 4th of July at your CACFP site can be a blast. Check out these resources and ideas to get the party started.
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Free printable resource to help you understand nutrition labels for childcare menu planning and an easy incorporation of CACFP approved foods.
Read More
Family style dining encourages learning and development. Here’s a resource to implement this practice at your CACFP site.
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From poignant to playful, CACFP sites have many options for Memorial Day to meet the tastes of adult and child participants alike.
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Menu planning is more than logistics. Check out this resource from the USDA on the artful side of a balanced menu.
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As part of National Nutrition Month® has released many professional and consumer resources for the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025 in Spanish.
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This review of the RAPID Survey is from our friends at Food & Research Action Center (FRAC). We agree with their analysis and concern about childhood hunger.
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The study proposes critical steps to repair our nation’s fragile ECE system, including greater investment in CACFP, to ensure the nutrition, health, and development of young children during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Taking steps to fix our previous underinvestment in these areas is essential for the nation’s future and recovery from the pandemic.
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A study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior found that childcare sites participating in CACFP are more likely to provide nutritious food and beverages compared with non-CACFP sites
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For their collaboration across a spectrum of organizations the staff at EOCF are included as a finalist for the Inspire Collaboration Award.
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When the pandemic struck, Guo elevated her efforts to provide culturally responsive care and connections to her seniors.
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Children’s Village Indianapolis efforts to unite with other organizations to provide care have made it a finalist for the Inspire Collaboration Awards.
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Children’s Hunger Alliance robust use of organizational values opened the door for an array of community collaboration.
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Fisher innovated and pushed through boundaries to support her community elevate her services to an often-overlooked demographic, leading to her inclusion as a finalist for the Inspire Trailblazer award.
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Brooke Wolf of Quality Care Services is named a finalist in the Trailblazer category of the Inspire Awards for her joyful innovation.
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