Posts Tagged ‘child care’
Head 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.
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 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 Â
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.
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