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January 2018 eNews

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January 2018 eNews

Meet Shirley Phillips

A person who finds a true labor of love can work in that field for a lifetime. That is exactly what Shirley Phillips has done. After 57 years in child care, Shirley still talks about 'her' kids with a level of passion and commitment that makes anyone listening understand why, for her, being a Child Care Provider is the best job in the world.




Seeking Input on Food Crediting

As we prepare our association's response to the USDA Request for Information on Food Crediting in Child Nutrition Programs, we are reaching out to the child nutrition community for their feedback specific to the CACFP. The first 8 questions represent some of the most important food crediting aspects and should take about 5-10 minutes to complete. We appreciate your time and value your consideration.

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Check out what last year's recipients had to say.
January 24, 2018 Deadline
Conference Scholarships
Thanks to the sponsorship of the National Child Nutrition Foundation, fifteen winners will receive complimentary conference registration, lodging and $300 towards travel. Scholarships are available in all the following categories: CACFP Sponsoring Agency, Head Start, School District, Food Bank, Tribal Nation, At-Risk/Afterschool, Summer Food, Child Care Center/Home Provider. 




Sponsor & Exhibitor Line Up 

Check out the fantastic organizations that will be sharing solutions and resources with conference attendees in San Antonio! Attendees ask us regularly to source innovative tools, nutrition education, and products that make the child nutrition community successful. Get a taste of all of these and more! 




National CACFP Week

It's only 8 weeks away! Look for the provider challenge, sponsor materials, and resources you can use to share our story as you put together plans to celebrate CACFP Week.


CACFP Week



USDA Team Nutrition Webinar
Serving Milk in the CACFP


Thursday, January 18 in English from 2:00 to 2:30 PM ET and in Spanish from 3:00 to 3:30 PM ET. Practice what you've learned, answer scenario-based questions for a certificate of completion and continuing education credit toward your CACFP Professionals Certification.


Thirty on Thursdays




And Yet, They're Priceless

Children may forget the things you tell them but they will never forget the way you make them feel special each day.

#ProvidersRock

#LongDaysShortYears  
#January Calendar Inspiration
#2018CACFPNutritionCalendar





Tools & Resources
Keeping Business Records

Get a copy of this new handout designed to help child care providers review and improve their child care record keeping process for CACFP.

CACFP Income & Expenses




Industry Partner Welcome
Minute Menu

Minute Menu offers business management software for all aspects of the child care food program and for the home daycare and center daycare markets. Since 1993, Minute Menu has been providing quality, money-saving child care software solutions for USDA food program sponsors and child care providers.

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Industry Partner Welcome
Chefables

Chefables cultivates healthy young eaters by providing child inspired, chef created compliant meal programs and innovative food products that taste great and are good for you. Their fresh, nutrient dense, innovative meal programs and food products are custom tailored for childcare centers, preschools, and schools.

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CACFP Professionals Certification


When parents are looking for a child care provider or child care providers are looking for a sponsoring agency, and when you're hiring staff for your CACFP agency, candidates with the CACFP Professionals certification stand out! Make 2018 your year.


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CACFP Job Board

Do you have a job opportunity in your child nutrition program you would like to share with the CACFP Community? Please contact us and we'll get a short summary and link to your application posted on our website. Email Job Posting

Looking for a position? Check the listings.



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Find A Sponsor

Looking to join the food program? Find a Sponsor and receive reimbursement for serving healthy foods! Find A Sponsor 

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