Posts Tagged ‘head start’
Head 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.
Read MoreAccess NCA Nutrition Education with Head Start Supplemental Funds
Exciting news! Head Start programs have an opportunity to access one-time supplemental funds to support nutrition services and healthy eating for enrolled children and families. You can use this funding for staff training on resources and educational opportunities to help your program improve outcomes for children and families and align with USDA requirements – like the CACFP!
Read MoreQuarterly Policy Update: July 2025
In the last few months, the new USDA administration has begun to make changes that include deregulation and rescission of guidance, as well as a reorganization of USDA structure. USDA has also released reimbursement rates and the second iteration of their Study of Nutrition and Activity in CACFP. During this time, the Office of the President has released it’s Make America Healthy Again Assessment and proposed budget for FY26, both of which could have effects on child nutrition programs.
Read MoreHead Start One-Time Supplemental Nutrition Funds
The Office of Head Start announced that Head Start grant recipients can request supplemental funds to promote nutrition services and healthy eating for enrolled children and families. This funding was created in response to hearing that lack of funding is a barrier to improving or expanding nutrition services in Head Start programs.
Read MoreThe Power of the Food Program: Head Start
Acelero Learning Monmouth Middlesex (Acelero) operates eight Head Start centers that serve meals to over 800 children through the CACFP. Food Service Coordinator, Stephanie Manchester, and her team work to ensure that they are providing nutritious meals for all of the children across their eight sites.
Read MoreNCNC25 Scholarship Recipients Announced
NCA would like to congratulate the 2025 recipients!
Read MoreSponsor Spotlight: Rhonda Kobylecky of Acelero Learning Head Start
Rhonda Kobylecky is the Food Service Director for Acelero Learning Head Start which is a multi-state sponsoring organization of 48 Head Start centers serving over 4,000 children. Hear from Rhonda!
Read MoreCACFP Head Start Boot Camp is Here!
Looking for food program training? Delve into a comprehensive range of vital topics tailored to the unique needs of Head Start programs.
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