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July 2019 eNews
Children First: Enriching Lives of Children, Parents and Teachers "Our focus is to help the children grow into capable, confident, and strong individuals that are able to work together in community." ~ Meet Children First, home child care provider from Woodbridge, Virginia. |
Feeding Infants in the Child and Adult Care Food ProgramPrinted copies of this guide are available at no charge to State agencies, sponsoring organizations, child care centers, and family day care homes. It covers topics such as developmental readiness, hunger and fullness cues, solid foods, and parent communication. |
Priorities Matter #ProvidersRock #LongDaysShortYears #JulyCalendarInspiration |
Comment Deadline July 31, 2019 Delay Ounce Equivalents USDA FNS has proposed a rule to delay the implementation of grains ounce equivalents. We support the proposed rule and encourage the entire CACFP community to comment on the rule to ensure that it becomes enacted. |
CACFP Software In response to requests for information about CACFP software options, we've worked with these organizations to create a list of software companies that provide CACFP management tools for sponsors of centers and homes. Additionally, many have provided links to online demonstrations or scheduled webinars for this week. |
Shout Out To These New CACFP Professionals 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.We salute our newest CACFP Professionals for their commitment to continued education and improvement! Get Your Certification Today |
2020 CACFP Training Program & Nutrition Calendar We have a few for anyone who hasn't yet ordered these for their child care providers, centers, Head Start and afterschool teams. Only $4 each. Shipping the first week of August. |
Fruit & Veggie ABC's Summer is the perfect time to learn about new fruits and veggies. Download these ABC Fruit and Veggie fact cards, and learn all about the artichokes, jicama and even a rutabaga. |
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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 |
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Find A Food Program Sponsor If you are providing child care and are not already participating in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program, we invite you to learn more at cacfp.org. Search our Find A Sponsor directory for organizations in your neighborhood who can get you enrolled today so you can receive reimbursement for the meals you are already serving. |
If you are providing an enrichment program for at-risk kids afterschool and are not already participating in the USDA CACFP, start today! It's as easy as 1, 2, 3: 1. Find A Sponsor2. Take Attendance3. Serve Nutritious Snack, Supper, and MealsSearch our Afterschool Meals Sponsor directory for organizations in your neighborhood who can get you enrolled today so you can receive reimbursement for the meals you are already serving. |
| More Resources Available at www.cacfp.org |
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