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  • Andrews, Kobylecky, and Paul Elected to National Board of Directors

    Andrews, Kobylecky, and Paul Elected to National Board of Directors

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    updated: Sep 25, 2017


    AUSTIN, Texas, September 25, 2017 (Newswire.com)
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    Denise Andrews of Vici, Oklahoma, Rhonda Kobylecky of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Robin Paul of Freeland, Michigan have been elected to serve a three-year term on the National CACFP Sponsors Association Board of Directors. All bring a great depth of experience with the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and are involved in the management of a sponsoring organization for family child care homes and/or child care centers which participate in the USDA child nutrition program. Since 1986 the National CACFP Sponsor Association (NCA) has been the leading national organization for sponsors who administer the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).

    Denise Andrews is co-founder and Executive Director of For The Children CACFP (FTC) in Oklahoma, which was established in 2000. FTC is a non-profit CACFP Sponsor for licensed child care homes. She started as a child care provider over 27 years ago and believes that “Investing in early childhood nutrition is a surefire strategy. The returns are incredibly high.”

    Robin Paul has worked with CACFP for 39 years and is the CEO of Mid-Michigan Child Care Centers and Michigan Child Care Centers where they sponsor Family Day Care Homes, Unaffiliated and Affiliated Centers, At-Risk, Head Start and Emergency Shelters. Robin shares, “My goal is to reach out to other agencies for continued growth and collaboration. Keeping the sponsors abreast of the current legislation and providing resources needed to manage their sponsorship and remain viable is very important.” By remaining an advocate for sponsors, Robin feels she can ultimately help children, families, and providers.

    Rhonda Kobylecky is the Director of Food Services for Acelero, a multistate Head Start organization serving approximately 5,000 children. There, she oversees CACFP compliance, nutrition, food safety for all 42 sites, and monitoring and training in four states. Rhonda notes, “Nutritious food is so important to the growth of children’s minds and bodies and we get to advocate for this very important part of their lives.” Rhonda looks forward to representing the voice of a CACFP Head Start participant to the board while supporting all the members of the NCA.

    The experience, talent, passion, and commitment these women share for the CACFP is inspiring. They are excited to serve in leadership roles for the entire membership and participate in the development of programs, activities, and policy positions.

    As a National Platform for the Child and Adult Care Food Program Community, NCA’s mission is to bring members information on legislation, regulation, and advocacy issues, share resources among the entire CACFP community, and provide an engaging, informative annual conference — offering the largest CACFP networking and training opportunities in the nation. CACFP is an indicator of quality child care. When children are cared for by providers who are part of the CACFP program, they are receiving the best nutrition available.

    Learn more at www.cacfp.org.

    Source: National CACFP Sponsors Association

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  • Sharing Her Natural Gift: CACFP Showcase

    Sharing Her Natural Gift: CACFP Showcase

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    Child and Adult Food Care Program (CACFP) Provider Jennifer Sims of Parkersburg, WV featured by National CACFP Sponsors Association.

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    updated: Feb 17, 2017


    Austin, TX, February 17, 2017 (Newswire.com)
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    ​​Jennifer Sims has the natural gift and ability to take care of children. Starting with her own 8 siblings, Jennifer cared for the younger ones just like they were her own and served as the neighborhood babysitter inviting kids to join their group. As she worked towards her certification, Jennifer served as an assistant at a home child care provider and the true testimony to her abilities came as that child care home closed. The families asked Jennifer to stay with their kids and even set up a facility for her.

    Jennifer now has her own in-home child care where she serves two separate shifts,  during the day and after-school care with children ranging from birth to 13 years. Parent relationships are critical. Each day a log is sent home. This details the child’s meals for the day and what they ate, tasted, or wouldn’t try. Jennifer even asks what she can do differently knowing the kids might eat a certain food at home, but not with her. In addition to the daily log, an organized, color-coded menu system is displayed for anyone who visits. She happily shares her system with fellow providers at trainings through her sponsor.

    “I have a diverse population. I want every child to feel welcome, as if this is their home away from home and know they will be well taken care of.”

    Jennifer Sims, Home Child Care Provider

    Jennifer’s focus above all else is the kids as she strives to find what makes each child their own person. If the kids need a different order to the room, she moves things around. If one learns better with numbers, shapes and letters on top of their favorite cars, she doesn’t hesitate to place them there.

    Along the way, she has cared for kids with autism, sensory disorders, hearing disabilities, and down syndrome.  She understands that kids don’t always see things the way we see them and works nonstop to find what will work to make everyone successful at her home.

    CACFP is an indicator of quality child care. When children are cared for by providers who are part of the CACFP progam they are receiving the best nutrition available. Learn more about other CACFP providers featured in our Member Showcase at our website, www.cacfp.org.

    Since 1986, the National CACFP Sponsors Association (NCA) is the leading national organization for sponsors who administer the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). We provide education and support to thousands of members in the CACFP community and in particular to sponsors of all sizes from across the country. We strive to improve communication between families, care givers, sponsors, and their supervising government agencies.

    Source: National CACFP Sponsors Association

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  • Caring for Children Thirty-Six Years and Counting: CACFP Showcase

    Caring for Children Thirty-Six Years and Counting: CACFP Showcase

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    Child and Adult Food Care Program (CACFP) Provider Wanetta Gerlach of Moutville, PA featured by National CACFP Sponsors Association.

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    updated: Feb 9, 2017


    Austin, TX, February 9, 2017 (Newswire.com)
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    ​​​​​Like many home care providers, Wanetta Gerlach started in the childcare profession as a way to work and care for her own children. Thirty-six years later, she is still finding joy every day in being a home provider. The smiles on their faces, antics during work and play, and as the children have lightbulbs of understanding combine to keep her motivated.

    Describing the twelve children in her home as super active, she knows nutrition is key to keeping them healthy. Everyone eats together where teachers serve as role models for the kids. Plates must be full of color! Wanetta focuses on making sure food is fresh and healthy. She involves the kids in preparing fresh fruits and vegetables to freeze for the winter. 

    “We don’t do this for the accolades. We do this for the little hugs we get every morning when they come in and the hugs we get every evening when they go.”

    Wanetta Gerlach, Childcare Provider

    Being a firm believer of spending time in fresh air, Wanetta says opportunities to play outside are a must. Every day, weather permitting, the children walk to one of five parks in the area. Even when they’re not at a playground, they run and roll on the hills at a local church having a fantastic time. They incorporate citizenship on their walks as ‘Trash Busters’ each armed with trash bags and gloves to pick up trash along the way. Rules to respect other’s property on their path are also enforced.

    In this child care environment, the children learn about communicating how to truly get along with respect towards one another. Teaching nutrition, health, and pre-k curriculum is only part of Wanetta’s focus. Her main goal is to provide a morally safe, sound environment where children learn about being good citizens and can get along in society. 

    CACFP is an indicator of quality child care. When children are cared for by providers who are part of the CACFP progam they are receiving the best nutrition available. Learn more about other CACFP providers featured in our Member Showcase at our website, www.cacfp.org.

    Since 1986, the National CACFP Sponsors Association (NCA) is the leading national organization for sponsors who administer the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). We provide education and support to thousands of members in the CACFP community and in particular to sponsors of all sizes from across the country. We strive to improve communication between families, care givers, sponsors, and their supervising government agencies.

    Source: National CACFP Sponsors Association

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  • Getting Out of the Snack Rut: Child and Adult Care Food Program Sensational #NCASuperSnack Ideas

    Getting Out of the Snack Rut: Child and Adult Care Food Program Sensational #NCASuperSnack Ideas

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    updated: Feb 7, 2017


    Austin, TX, February 7, 2017 (Newswire.com)
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    At the National CACFP Sponsors Association, we know that the habits childcare providers instill in children at an early age will become life-long healthy choices. We also know that it’s easy to become stuck in a snack rut. So we’re asking everyone, “How do you CACFP snack?”

    Post your healthy CACFP creditable snack to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and tag @NationalCACFP. Then hashtag your photo #ncasupersnack! Whoever has the most likes, shares, and favorites on March 15, 2017 will win $100 and be featured in our eNews and at our San Diego Conference April 18-20. We’ll also make a free downloadable #ncasupersnack inspiration booklet with everyone’s favorite snacks and then our children win too!

    How do you #ncasupersnack?

    Are you a child care provider or center and not participating with the Child and Adult Care Food Program? Learn how you can be reimbursed for serving healthy and nutritious snacks and meals to the children in your care. Find a Sponsor at www.cacfp.org

    Since 1986, the National CACFP Sponsors Association (NCA) is the leading national organization for sponsors who administer the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). We provide education and support to thousands of members in the CACFP community and in particular to sponsors of all sizes from across the country. We strive to improve communication between families, caregivers, sponsors, and their supervising government agencies. To find out more about NCA and our upcoming Annual Conference, please visit www.cacfp.org.

    Source: National CACFP Sponsors Association

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