2024 NCNC
Finding the Leader in You
Are you ready to become a successful leader? Explore key concepts and strategies to develop leadership skills and qualities within yourself. Identify and recognize your personal leadership strengths and areas for growth to unlock your full potential.
Read MoreDeveloping a CACFP Budget
Now that you know the basics of how to develop an administrative budget, this session will dive into details and best practices about how to tailor a budget to your CACFP operation.
Read MoreOversight and Monitoring of the CACFP
Program monitoring is essential for ensuring that the federally funded child nutrition programs meet the requirements set forth in regulations, are operated with integrity, and provide nutritious meals and snacks to those who participate in the programs. Learn what is required federally from sponsoring organizations to fulfill this responsibility.
Read MoreEmpowering Operators: USDA Team Nutrition Resources
Team Nutrition is an initiative of the USDA Food and Nutrition Service to support the child nutrition programs through training and technical assistance for foodservice, nutrition education for children and their caregivers, and school and community support for healthy eating and physical activity. Learn about the resources available for child care settings, schools and summer meal sites.
Read MoreProcuring Local Foods for Child Nutrition Programs
From beef and bison in Montana to apples in Michigan and radishes in Rhode Island, local foods are on the menu for children across the country. Local procurement not only supports increasing economic opportunities for local farmers, but also helps child care institutions incorporate wholesome local foods into program meals and encourage children to make healthy food choices.
Read MoreIncreasing Participation in Afterschool Meals
Afterschool Meals has seen a significant decrease in the number of newly engaged and/or enrolled sites. Although this can be equated to a lack of sufficient funding or opportunity for enrollment, it also includes knowing how to successfully engage with the communities in which we serve. Learn how to develop an effective engagement strategy and win the support of your community.
Read More99% A Human, 1% Amazing
Do you want to impact the world but are unsure if you can make a difference? Why blend in when you were made to stand out? Everyone’s DNA is almost the same. But the small percentage that differentiates us is what allows us to make the impact that we do individually. While you are 99% A Human, it is out of your 1% Amazing that you will make a difference.
Read MoreServing School Meals to Preschoolers
Sometimes, schools must serve meals to a variety of grades at the same time. This is usually due to operational constraints, such as time and space. While this is allowed, there are good reasons to avoid co-mingled meal service. Learn the differences between preschool and K-5 meal patterns and get ideas on how to avoid co-mingled meal service.
Read MoreFeeding Infants
Join us for an interactive discussion on breastfeeding, formula feeding, developmental readiness, solid foods, and more. Learn about Team Nutrition’s Feeding Infants and Breastfed Babies Welcome Here guide!
Read MoreNon-Congregate Summer Meal Service
As part of our collaborative efforts to enhance USDA’s summer nutrition programs, approved program operators in low-income, rural areas can now use alternate service models that are tailored to the needs of the children and communities they serve. Learn how to feed kids far from the bus stop.
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