The Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (ECLKC) is transitioning to HeadStart.gov in early 2025! Stay informed and spread the word as we prepare for this exciting new chapter! #NewHeadStartURL

Join us for Head Start to the Capitol Advocacy Day 2025! 🌟 On March 4, get virtual training, then on March 18, join us in Sacramento to meet lawmakers & share why Head Start matters. No experience needed! 👉 conta.cc/4g4sS51 #HSCAdvocacyDay #HeadStart

#CACFP operators need an additional meal and Sponsors of homes are experiencing challenges: Two new research briefs. See our findings and direct quotes from the community: bit.ly/4if5Vxs

Thank you to Healthy Eating Research for funding our latest collaborative project with CACFP Roundtable to pilot-test a peer navigator intervention for the Child and Adult Care Food Program! Learn more: npi.ucanr.edu/?blogpost=6123… #CACFP #CACFPResearch

📢 New policy brief supports increasing #CACFP reimbursements from 3 to 4 meals/snacks per child daily! 🍎 67% of family childcare providers want 4+ reimbursed, and 1-in-3 worry kids would go hungry without CACFP meals. 🔗 npi.ucanr.edu/News/?blogpost…

Is your New Year’s resolution to eat healthier? Take the MyPlate quiz for free resources and tools based on your current eating habits. #WhatsOnMyPlate myplate.gov/myplate-quiz

We’re recruiting study participants! Do you have a toddler? Get free milk and up to $275 by participating in our UC Nutrition Policy Ag&Natural Resources Milk Type in Toddlers study on childhood milk consumption. Complete this survey to see if you are eligible: studypages.com/s/milk-type-in…

Movement is important, even when the weather isn't cooperating! ❄️ Have you planed an indoor walking route so you can continue to #WalkListenLearn all year round? #WalkingClassroom #ActiveSchools #EdTech

We are officially TWO DAYS away from TFC's #LiftingUpFamilies Advocacy Day! On January 22 TFC and our partners from all around #California will join together to fight for accessible and improved services for families 👏🤝

Thank you to Thriving Families CA Foundation for hosting an impactful advocacy day! We were honored to join in meeting with legislators to help build stronger support systems that uplift families and help every child thrive. Together, we’re shaping a brighter future for CA’s next generation! 🌟

For those of you impacted by the Los Angeles fires, last week CDSS shared the rules that make it so #CACFP meals could be served for pick-up or delivery. Click here to learn more about emergency response from CDSS for CACFP. bit.ly/40SBOVV

Dr. Matt Zakreski is scheduled to kick off MDI 2025 with a powerful opening keynote on the psychology of hope & its role in neurodiversity. Don’t miss this inspiring session! 📅 April 28-29 in Newport Beach. Register now: bit.ly/HSC-MDI2025 #MDI2025

NEW: Nearly 9 in 10 voters agree that afterschool programs are an absolute necessity for communities, an all-time high for support! 🎉 Check out our NEW fact sheet to learn what 1,400 registered voters say about the value of afterschool programs. afterschoolalliance.org/afterschoolsna…

📢 Attention #ECE Providers! Join the Neighborhood Legal Services for a #FEMA Clinic on February 20th.💯 If you have been affected by the #LAFires this is an opportunity to connect with legal experts and get guidance on FEMA assistance.🤝 Register now! bit.ly/3D0NOeP

Post about what's going on at the federal level and how it impacts #CACFP. If you've been curious, take a look. bit.ly/3XNGH0q * Continuing Resolution * Local Food Purchase Program No Longer Available * USDA FNS * Anticipated Reintroduction of CACFP bills

Learn about the family child care provider leaders of this CACFP Community of Wellness. bit.ly/4iDvHLf Family child care providers, join them over Zoom 3/22. Register for the Community of Wellness meeting here: cacfproundtable.org/events #CACFP #CACFPWeek #familychildcare

Bills reintroduced: Child Care Nutrition Enhancement Act and Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement Act! TY Suzanne Bonamici U.S. Congressman Ryan Mackenzie Congressman Greg Landsman Richard Blumenthal Tina Smith Happy to join 100+ orgs asking Congress to support meals in care settings bit.ly/43RkxP2

📢 Did you know that nutritious meals and snacks are available to kids and teens during the summer? Find a location near you through USDA’s Summer Meals Site Finder: fns.usda.gov/summer/sitefin… #SummerMeals

Sign, share, repeat—Download and print a petition to show afterschool matters to your community! With 1.4M kids at risk of losing programs, one signature could make a difference! See our tips for using your petition here! afterschoolalliance.org/afterschoolsna…

There’s still plenty of time to plan your #LightsOnAfterschool event — even with 5 weeks left! Our event idea database is categorized by theme, activities, planning time, and difficulty. See how you can bring the celebration to your program this Oct. 23. 3to6.co/ideas