Posts Tagged ‘child care’
Digital 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.
Read MoreQuarterly Policy Update: October 2025
In the last few months, there have been many actions by USDA, HHS, and Congress impacting Child Nutrition Programs. Keep reading to see what you’ve missed and stay up to date with CACFP policy!
Read MoreWords Matter: Empower and Motivate Health with Facts ($)
Nutrition is a multi-billion-dollar industry with no shortage of information available to the average person. Unfortunately, not all of that information is factual or helpful. Learn ways to effectively provide factual and empowering nutrition messages at your facilities that can make lasting positive change.
Read MoreNavigating the 9 Major Allergens with Confidence ($)
Understanding how to identify and manage the 9 major food allergens is essential for ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals with food allergies, as it involves recognizing allergen-containing ingredients, preventing cross-contact during food preparation, accurately reading food labels and implementing effective communication in both home and food service settings.
Read MoreFY26 Area Eligibility Map Updated
Back to Blog Back to Blog FY26 Area Eligibility Map Updated September 29, 2025 USDA announced that the CACFP and SFSP Area Eligibility Mapper has been updated for fiscal year 2026. Why It Matters Census data and school data are the two primary sources that may be used to determine whether a site is area…
Read MoreHead Start Farm to ECE Overview and Resource Guide
Our partners at the Association of State Public Health Nutritionists (ASPHN) and Nemours Children’s Health are pleased to share the Head Start Farm to ECE Overview and Resource Guide.
Read MoreSponsor Spotlight: Maria Rincon of EOAC Head Start
Maria Rincon is the Nutrition Manager for the Economic Opportunities Advancement Corporation (EOAC). Hear how she and her team ensure nutritious meals to over 500 infants and children through their Head Start centers.
Read MoreHHS Invests $61.9 million to Support Nutrition in Head Start
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced over $61 million in funding to over 290 Head Start programs to support nutrition services. Recipients will implement their nutrition initiatives over the next year, but this investment will have a long-term impact on Head Start families.
Read MoreFollow and Stretch Brain Builders
There’s one word that likely comes to mind when you think of toddlers: WHY? Why is the sky blue? Why do we brush our teeth? Why do I have to go to sleep? Constantly asking “why?” is a sign your child’s brain is growing! They are curious and want to learn all about the world around them. Vroom can help you make the most of the whys through the Brain Building Basics of Follow and Stretch.
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