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Meal Pattern Minute: Herbs and Spices
Are herbs and spices reimbursable in the CACFP? You need them to make your healthy meals and snacks flavorful, but are they reimbursable, or even allowable, in the meal pattern?
Read MoreCACFP Resource: Serving Snacks
Snacks can be a great way to give CACFP participants the nutrients and energy they need between meals. Use this resource to learn more.
Read MorePumpkins, Squash and Gourds: 10 Autumn Recipes for CACFP Sites
Enjoy these CACFP creditable recipes featuring pumpkins, butternut squash, and acorn squash. These vegetables are in-season in autumn and highlighting them this time of year can aid in local food procurement as well as maximizing their flavor and nutritional benefits. Even better, they’re festive and fun for fall holidays! Check out our list for ten pumpkin and gourd CACFP recipes.
Read MoreActivity Inspiration: Superhero Toss
This superhero activity is the perfect solution for a rainy weather day. It’s a fun, high-energy game that doesn’t require much space or setup. Give it a try the next time you need an indoor exercise option. We think you’ll love it!
Read MoreCACFP Inspire: Shedron Davis of Alpha & Omega Nutrition Program, Inc in Memphis
Shedron Davis is the Founder and Executive Director of Alpha & Omega, and her mission is to empower children to succeed through a healthy lifestyle.
Read MoreCACFP Professional Certification Webinar
Interested in learning more about how to earn your CACFP Management Professional or the CACFP Child Nutrition Professional designation? Join us for an overview of the program, learn what the qualifications are, and hear how it has impacted CACFP professionals who value these credentials.
Read MoreNever Too Young: Ages and Stages of Racial Understanding
This article, originally published by Sesame Street in Communities, reviews racial literacy strategies for each stage of childhood development.
Read MoreCACFP Inspire: Jessica Coleman of Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens in Virginia
Jessica Coleman is the children’s day care supervisor and CACFP manager at Generations, an intergenerational daycare in Virginia.
Read MoreCACFP Inspire: Lorinda Duffy of Red Cliff Band Early Childhood Center
Lorinda Duffy, or Lori as her colleagues know her, manages the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and is the head cook at the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Early Childhood Center (ECC).
Read More10 Child Care Friendly Halloween Ideas for Your CACFP Site
It can be a challenge for child care providers to strike a balance between celebrating this holiday and avoiding sugary treats and scary imagery. So, here are ten ideas for a fun Halloween that are more silly than spooky.
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