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2023 June Virtual Events
Check out these virtual events happening in June at NCA!
Read MoreProvider Appreciation Day
This year, provider appreciation day is May 12 and is all about saying “thank you“ to America’s child care providers. A simple gesture can mean the world to the workforce that keeps the rest of the workforce going. Our partners at Child Care Aware of America make it easy to say #ThankYouChildCare with their toolkit of resources in English and Spanish, and a few easy activities that make a provider feel appreciated.
Read MoreBut Wait, There’s More! NCNC23 Friday Recap
We want to provide five days of training to those who are able to stay, which is why we expanded our Friday offerings even further this year.
Read MoreCara L Meng, Kid Country Daycare
I have owned and operated my licensed Family Child Care Home in Indiana for 30 years.
Read MoreNCA CACFP Sponsoring Organization and Provider Member Advocacy Survey Report
In December 2022, NCA carried out a member survey to obtain feedback on policy issues and COVID-19 flexibilities from CACFP sponsoring organizations and providers. The results of the survey will be used to inform NCAs advocacy efforts moving forward.
Read MoreChild Nutrition (CN) Labels
Are you confused by child nutrition (CN) labels? Do you know when you need to get one? Which foods may have a CN label, or how to use them? You are not alone. CN labels can be intimidating but also highly useful. Our partners at the Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN) have some great resources to guide you through the basics of the CN label!
Read MoreScholarship Recipients Announced for #NCNC23
Fifteen scholarships have been awarded from the National CACFP Sponsors Association (NCA) for the 2023 National Child Nutrition Conference. Through the scholarship program, NCA is honored to recognize the professionals who are dedicated to ensuring that our nation’s most vulnerable populations have access to nutritious food.
Read MoreFacilitators and Barriers to FCCH Enrollment in CACFP
In December 2022, the Indiana University CACFP Project Team released a report describing the facilitators and barriers to CACFP participation by family child care homes (FCCHs). The report concludes with suggestions for potential strategies to promote participation in the CACFP by FCCHs. The study was conducted in two states, Arizona and New York, that have varying levels of CACFP participation. The study outlines the facilitators and barriers to FCCHs’ enrollment in CACFP and recommends a few strategies to increase participation.
Read MoreCelebrating Veterans Day at CACFP Sites
Commemorating Veterans Day with young children and vulnerable adults can be tricky. We’ve got a few ideas to get you started!
Read MoreKeeping It Cool with Summer Food
April 10-14, 2023 San Diego, California CACFP · Afterschool Meals · Summer Food Summer Food Track Keeping It Cool with Summer Food Trying to beat the summer heat? Cold meals can be high-quality, healthy and appealing for your summer meals program. Learn ways to incorporate cold items into your menus and receive recipes to introduce…
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