CACFP Providers Serve Healthier Meals

A study shows that providers participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program serve more nutritious foods and beverages. Thank you for participating in the food program and ensuring that our nation's most vulnerable receive the proper nutrition to grow and be successful. 

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A Day in CACFP

Help spread the word about how the CACFP helps provide healthy, nutritious meals and snacks to its participants! This flyer shows examples of some of the foods that could be served and qualify for reimbursement under the food program. You can also share this with parents for further guidance on how to serve healthy meals at home. 

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Serve Tasty & Healthy Foods in the CACFP

For more ideas on what delicious meals and snacks are served every day through the CACFP, check out these posters from USDA Team Nutrition.

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Barbecue Beef Sliders

Did you know that May 16 is National Barbecue Day? This slow cooker recipe requires a short prep time and provides 1 1/2 oz eq meat and 1 oz eq whole grains.

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CACFP Professionals Spotlight

Earning your CACFP Professional Certification not only benefits you, but also your colleagues. As Amy Fales and M. Frances Williams-Forte can attest, their certifications provide them with opportunities to educate other child care providers and elevate the standards in their workplace.

Place Your Order for Counting Animals

Have you placed your order for the 2023 Training Program & Nutrition Calendar? Bulk orders are open through June 22, 2022. Purchase them for your providers, or send copies home to your children's parents. If you're looking for just one calendar, NCA members receive a free copy for the year, so remember to renew your membership or join for the first time when October rolls around.

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Facebook Trending

Join the #NationalCACFP community on Facebook for crafts, snacks and other clever ideas shared daily. Get a dose of what's in the news, policy changes and CACFP-specific issues. Resources, printables, partner resources and more!

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Seeking Early Childhood Champions

No Kid Hungry has announced a request for applications for their 2022 No Kid Hungry Early Childhood Strategic Advisory group, seeking 10 champions who will help further their work in the Early Childhood space (birth to five). 

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Featured Member Resource

Muffin tin recipes are portioned out and prepared in large muffin tin pans. Each muffin tin cup represents a single serving, helping providers ensure that participants receiving the appropriate creditable portions at every meal. NCA members enjoy access to this resource and much more.

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Nurse Activity Page

Celebrate National Nurses Week with this free activity page out of our Community Helpers collection. Your CACFP participants can do a "health check-up" on a friend while pretending to be a nurse.

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