Posts Tagged ‘child care’
Preventing Lead Poisoning
This Mealtime Memo from our partners at ICN defines lead, identifies lead sources, describes the health effects of lead exposure, explains why children are at risk, and shares important information on how to prevent lead poisoning.
Read MoreCreating Sustainable Food Access Through YMCA
The YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina is a sponsor and operator of CACFP At-Risk Afterschool and the Summer Food Service Program. Hear how they are creating sustainable food access through their programs.
Read MoreSummer Meals Matter: Get Prepared for Summer
Discover how your organization can help close the summer nutrition gap through USDA’s SUN Meals, also know as the Summer Food Service Program.
Read MoreHealthy Cooking
A nutritious meal starts with healthy ingredients, and how those ingredients are prepared or cooked is important. This Mealtime Memo from our partners at the Institute of Child Nutrition explores ways to prepare nutritious meals in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) using healthy ingredients and cooking methods.
Read MoreResources and Support During the Government Shutdown
The government shutdown has continued into November as Congress has yet to reach an agreement on Fiscal Year 2026 funding. We’ve put together a list of resources and ideas for providers to help families that experience disruption to food programs during the shutdown.
Read MoreHead Start Boot Camp Is Back: Learn, Share and Strengthen Your Program!
Join us for our CACFP Head Start Boot Camp on December 4th!
Read MoreNovember Virtual Events
Get a rundown on all things happening at NCA this month!
Read MoreHealthy Families
Our partners at Sesame Street in Communities work to support families in raising healthy, happy children. They have developed new resources designed to help parents and caregivers foster strong connections and promote emotional and physical well-being in little ones.
Read MoreDigital Well-being
Our partners at Sesame Street in Communities are helping families build healthy digital habits and make informed tech choices within their unique circumstances. New resources equip parents and providers with practical tools to support children’s development, enhance family well-being, and prepare children to grow up smarter, stronger, and kinder in a digital world.
Read MoreIntroducing Solid Foods to Infants
Infants’ nutritional needs evolve during their first year, and introducing solid foods is crucial in their development. Our partners at ICN provide information to help introduce solid foods smoothly. They cover recommendations for when and how to start, suggest suitable foods, highlight foods to avoid, and provide tips to reduce the risk of choking.
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