We collaborate with child care providers to create healthy, nurturing environments for young children and their families. Through our community initiatives, we help programs access nutritious meal services, promote healthy habits, support positive social-emotional development and connect families experiencing homelessness to vital resources. Explore the initiatives below to see how we can partner with you to support children’s well-being.
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Community Initiatives
Community initiatives that strengthen child care programs
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spoonFULL
spoonFULL makes it easy for centers to serve nutritious meals by providing fresh, affordable, ready-to-heat options.
Child and Adult Care Food Program
We help family child care homes serve nutritious meals by sponsoring the USDA’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.
Shape NC
We help child care programs instill healthy habits through nutritious food, active play and family engagement.
Healthy Social Behaviors Initiative
Coaching and support for teachers to foster positive behaviors and strong social-emotional development in young children.
Early Childhood Homelessness
Help support the well-being of young children and their families experiencing homelessness with our early childhood homelessness resources.
