Posts Tagged ‘child care’
CACFP 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.
Read MoreCalling all CACFP Providers!
Back to Blog Back to Blog Calling all CACFP Providers! April 3, 2026 Celebrating You: Simple Ideas, Big Impact for Child Care Providers Every day, child care providers show up with care, creativity and commitment; shaping healthy habits and brighter futures for the children they serve. This Provider Appreciation Month, and in honor of the…
Read MoreSponsor Spotlight: Senta Hester with Our Daily Bread CACFP
Senta Hester is Executive Director of Our Daily Bread CACFP, a CACFP sponsoring organization in Tennessee and Kentucky. Our Daily Breads sponsored sites serve nutritious meals to 23,500 children and adults across the two states. Learn more about their work!
Read MoreSponsor Spotlight: Sloane Pittman with Child Nutrition Program
Sponsor Spotlight: Sloane Pittman with Child Nutrition Program Sponsor of At-Risk Afterschool, Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes Back to Member Showcase Back to Member Showcase March 23, 2026 Sloane Pittman is CEO of Child Nutrition Program (CNP), a CACFP sponsoring organization in North Carolina. Sloane is the third generation of her family…
Read MoreSponsor Spotlight: Lisa Lyons of The Planning Council
Sponsor Spotlight: Lisa Lyons of The Planning Council Sponsor of Family Child Care Homes and Child Care Centers Back to Member Showcase Back to Member Showcase March 16, 2026 Lisa Lyons is the CACFP Director for The Planning Council, a human services organization that provides various services for children and families. Some of their programs…
Read MoreNational CACFP Association to Host Provider Day Celebration for Child Care Providers
The National CACFP Association will host Provider Day, a free virtual event for child care providers, on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The event takes place during Provider Appreciation Month and during the association’s 40th anniversary year.
Read MoreCACFP Improves Diet Quality of Children and Reduces Sugar Consumption
Back to Blog Back to Blog CACFP Improves Diet Quality of Children and Reduces Sugar Consumption March 12, 2026 The USDA’s Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) provides “nutritious foods that contribute to the wellness, healthy growth and development of young children.” Limiting sugar in children’s diets is an accepted recommendation within the scientific…
Read MoreBoost Your Program with Social Media
Social media is a simple and low-cost way to share the great things happening in your program. You can post about healthy meals, celebrate staff and children, or show your involvement in the CACFP. This Mealtime Memo from our partners at ICN provides creative ideas to engage with families while promoting the high-quality work your program does every day.
Read MoreSesame Street Free Print Books & Resources
Our partners at Sesame Street in Communities want to assist in your support of families and caregivers by sharing free print resources to help children continue to play, learn, and find comfort.
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