40+ years fighting for the right to a nutritious meal
California
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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
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📢 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/sitefind… #SummerMeals
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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/afte…
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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/afte…
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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
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Thank you to @TFC_advocacy 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! 🌟
ALT A picture of representatives from Child Action, Inc., other representatives in the childcare industry in California and Assemblywoman Lori Wilson and staff taking a picture on an advocacy day at the California State Capitol.
ALT A picture of representatives from Child Action, Inc. and other representatives in the childcare industry in California taking a picture on an advocacy day on the steps of the California State Capitol.
ALT A picture of representatives from Child Action, Inc., other representatives in the childcare industry in California and Assemblywoman Stephanie Nguyen taking a picture on an advocacy day at the California State Capitol.
CACFP Roundtable retweeted
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 👏🤝
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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
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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
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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
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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
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📣Attention all #ChildCare providers! Join us for a Health Insurance Information Event this Saturday! Discover how you can benefit from #CCPU Reimbursement Plan and get support enrolling in Medi-Cal or Covered California.💙 Sign up now! 👉🏾 ow.ly/FPTz50Uksui
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🎉 Ready to kick-start your career in early childhood education?
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All you need is a high school diploma or some college and a passion for working with children!
📅 Program begins early 2025!
💼 Opportunity for full-time positions upon completion!
Apply now and shape young minds with Options for Learning! 🌱 loom.ly/8OAFO5I
#PathwayProgram #EarlyChildhoodEducation #CareerGoals
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Sign up now for the HSC Annual Conference 2025!
📅 Feb 24–26 at The Westin SF Airport. 6 tracks, 2 keynotes, hands-on workshops—fresh ideas to elevate your impact.
✨ Register now, pay later! bit.ly/46r0mGU #HSCAnnualConference #HeadStart
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Enjoy these ‘apple-solutely’ amazing apple facts and recipes on Nutrition.gov’s Top Searched Foods webpage. bit.ly/473fIzW
#EataRedAppleDay
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Ever wondered what those nutrition labels really mean?
The nutrition labels at grocery stores can be confusing, but that doesn't mean they can't be decoded! Here's a breakdown of how to read and understand those tricky labels on packaged foods. 🥦 🍎
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New Release! Ep.9 of The Love Connection: Season 2, “My Small Village.” Hailey is a single mother, part-time waitress, and artist, who also earned two associate degrees. How does she balance it all? She leans on her small but mighty FFN village...tinyurl.com/yc3bu3n3
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If you're feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or anxious, take a "me moment" and try this calming breathing technique. 🎈 youtu.be/JWaCKD8cCDQ?si=Ru-J…
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#NewRead Disaster on Top of a Disaster: Can Western North Carolina’s Child Care Infrastructure Recover After Helene? @dailyyonder
After Hurricane Helene, many home-based child care providers have to navigate the loss of their home and their business, simultaneously.
"On top of worrying about her own financial disaster, she is anxious about what will happen to children and families if child care programs shut down. 'My entire adult life has been about educating children and loving them every day,' says Sinclair. 'But people cannot go back to work without child care, so kids are going to be in unsafe situations. They’ll leave their kids home with a sibling, like a 9-year-old taking care of a baby because the parents have no choice. That’s an impossible situation for kids, and an impossible situation for families.'"
Read more: dailyyonder.com/disaster-on-…
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November is #AmericanIndian & #AlaskaNative Heritage Month! In celebration, @EarlyEdgeCA created a list of resources to introduce your family &/or the children in your care to the rich culture & traditions of #NativeAmerican & Alaska Native people. 🧡 ow.ly/yPu550TZE25
