I am a CACFP Sponsor of Homes and/or Centers.   What does ChildCareInfo.com have for me?

INFORMATION FOR CACFP SPONSOR'S IN ONE PLACE!

COMMUNITY

• News and other interesting information in the child care industry, regularly updated in the Blog.
• Stress Management and Business tips from Horizons in Learning.  Get some insight on skills and abilities you may not know you have....
• Ask Questions and Get Answers from fellow sponsors experiencing the same things as you are!  Even search previous discussions that might have the answers you are looking for.   You must be registered  or logged-in to access the Forums.
• Decide who you want to have a conversation with and invite them to a group in the Network.  (You must be registered  or logged-in to access these pages).
• Here are some fun ideas on how to use the Network!
• Marketplace, do you have a side business that has to do with child care you would like to advertise?  Or a product that you are accepting donations for?  Do it here.
• Conferences, learn about the conferences that are going on about CACFP or child care in general!  Advertise your own conference here...ask Minute Menu to participate in some way, all from this page!

FOOD AND FITNESS

• Of course there is the CACFP Section:  You can use it for outreach as well as for historical and new CACFP information.
• Meal Pattern Requirements: Find out some helpful hints to train your providers about the Meal Requirements with a video from NFMSI.  All in one place is the video, the meal pattern requirements and helpful links to C.A.R.E. Connection.
• MyPlate.gov links:  you don't have to search the cumbersome USDA websites to find what you want...go here first!  Including the easy link to purchase your MyPlate poster!
• Recipes:  Get some good recipe ideas and see if they comply with your state's requirements.  Menu planning ideas, tips and suggestions to come! 

KNOWLEDGE CENTER

• Get easy access to your state's home CACFP page as well as the licensing website!  No more looking for the bookmark that you put somewhere...
• Facebook, Twitter, Blogging, Alerts, Setting up a website?  Want some tips specific to CACFP Sponsors about this?  Find it here!
• Social Media Plan?  Are you trying to talk your agency into using things like Facebook and Twitter?  This plan might help you!

There is constantly new information being posted that is relevant to you, as CACFP Sponsors.  Don't forget to use the search bar in the right hand corner to find what you are looking for!