All Things Pumpkin

Did you know that a pumpkin is technically a fruit from a botanist's perspective? However, pumpkins are credited as a vegetable in the CACFP, as are tomatoes and avocados, which are also technically fruits. Check out this week's resources on how you can use pumpkins in your menu planning.

· Recipe: Pumpkin Applesauce

· MyPlate Resource: Pumpkin 5 Ways

· Meal Pattern Minute: Crediting Tomatoes, Avocados and Pumpkins

· Meal Pattern Minute: Pumpkin Pie

· Free Activity Page: Pumpkin Dot-to-Dot

Take Action Today!

Last week, exciting new legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressman Landsman and Congresswoman Bonamici. The Child Care Nutrition Enhancement Act aims to permanently:

• Provide an additional 10 cent reimbursement for each meal and snack served in the CACFP 
• Eliminate the tiering of family day care homes 
• Allow family day care home providers to claim their own children’s meals for reimbursement 

Send a letter to your representative today, urging them to support this historic and crucial legislation.

Join Us for Saturday Training

We understand that it can be difficult for child care providers to find time to pursue continuing education during the week, which is why we're hosting CACFP Provider Day on Saturday, October 14! This virtual training is designed for family child care home providers. We're also giving away 100 scholarships to attend. Apply by Sunday, October 1.

· Learn More and Register

· Apply for Scholarship

More Upcoming Virtual Events

· Free Webinar: Exploring Fall Foods: Recipes & More! (October 4)

· Free Webinar: Crafting Winter Memories: Activities & Recipes (November 2)

· Annual CACFP Training FY24 (November 8)

Join the Food Program

Do you know providers who have not yet signed up for the CACFP? Forward this email or share these links to help spread the word about how they can start getting reimbursed for the healthy meals and snacks that they might already be serving.

· Learn More About the CACFP

· Find a Sponsor

Welcome to Our New National Ally

The American Academy of Pediatrics is dedicated to promoting optimal health and well-being for every child as well as helping to ensure that the 67,000 Academy members practice the highest quality health care and experience professional satisfaction and personal well-being. The AAP achieves this mission through provision of consistently high levels of value to member pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists and surgical specialists, trusted advice to children and families, and professional development opportunities for pediatric leadership. Indeed, as a mission-driven membership-based organization, enhancing child health is at the heart of the Academy's work.