Wisconsin CACFP Child Care Wellness Grant

Overview

Program Description:
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and statewide agency partners believe that child health and wellness can be achieved through the goal of developing and implementing child care wellness policies that concentrate on improving the nutritional quality of food served, encouraging physical activity and educating child care providers, parents and caregivers. This in turn will assist children in developing lifelong healthy habits.

Grants support nutrition, health, and wellness in the child care settings, DPI News Release, April 2, 2012

2012 CACFP Summer Training - Save the Date!

Goal
To develop and implement policies promoting the health and nutrition improvement for children in child care settings.

• CACFP Child Care Wellness Grant-What's Happening in WI Centers

Administrative Resources and Forms for Subgrantees

• Family Day Care Home Sponsoring Organizations
• Child Care Centers

Obesity Prevention in Early Care and Education Programs

• What Works in Early Care and Education
• Preventing Childhood Obesity in Early Care and Education Programs
• Model State Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Regulations
• Let’s Move Child Care

Wisconsin Physical Activity and Nutrition Resource Guides
The Active Early and Healthy Bites guides were developed to support a healthier environment for children in the Early Care and Education setting.

• Active Early: A Wisconsin Guide for Improving Childhood Physical Activity
• Healthy Bites: A Wisconsin Guide for Improving Childhood Nutrition
• Active Early/Healthy Bites Talking Points -answers to commonly asked questions about the nutrition and physical activity guides are discussed
• Active Early Healthy Bites Logo #1: For use on educational and promotional materials
• Active Early Healthy Bites Logo #2: For use on educational and promotional materials
• Parent Communication: Relating to Birthdays, Other Celebrations, and Wellness Policies

Promotion Supporting the Active Early/Healthy Bites Guides

• For Parents…Does your child care provider have a physical activity and nutrition policy?
• For Providers…Do you have a physical activity and nutrition policy?
• Healthy Bites Plate by Plate Success Story, CESA 11 Head Start

Training Webcasts Supporting the Active Early/Healthy Bites Guides

• Why Wellness...An Overview of the Childhood Obesity Epidemic and Prevention Strategies in the Early Child Care and Education Setting
  Why Wellness PowerPoint
• Introduction to Active Early/Healthy Bites: WI guides for improving childhood physical activity and nutrition
  Introduction to AE/HB PowerPoint
• Active Early...Developing and Implementing Physical Activity Policies(Best Practices)
  Active Early PowerPoint
• Healthy Bites...Developing and Implementing Nutrition Policies(Best Practices)
  HB PowerPoint

Nutrition Resources

• 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Press Release
• 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
• USDA Choose My Plate
• 10 Steps to Breastfeeding Friendly Centers Resource
• Kids Eat Right
• Nutrition Education/Team Nutrition

Menu Planning and Mealtime Resources

• CACFP Menu Planning Guide
• Healthy Eating on a Budget
• Meal Planning, Shopping and Budgeting, SNAP-Ed Connection
• Sample Menus Dane County Parent Council
• Sample Breakfast and Snack Menus Kids Depot
• Sample Lunch Menu Kids Depot
• Mealtime Memos for Child Care, National Food Service Management Institution
• Mealtimes Set the Stage for Better Learning, Behavior and Health in Children, Montana Team Nutrition

Culinary Resources

• Online Child Nutrition Cooking Courses, National Food Service Management Institute

Farm to Child Care Resources

• Locally Grown Fruits and Vegetables: no licensing requirement for sources of fresh produce, Joint memo from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services,. September 2010.
• Locate a farmers market near you
• USDA Farm to Child Care
• National Farm to Preschool Network
• Got Dirt Wisconsin
• Got Dirt Training Sessions
  
• Gardening with Kids
• Kids Gardening
• Nutrition through the Senses, SNAP-Ed Connection
• Farm to Preschool Curriculum
• Nutritious, Delicious, Wisconsin: Connecting Nutrition Education and Local Foods
• What's Right for Young Children II: Childcare Gardens
• REAP Food Group Resources for Kids

Physical Activity & Movement Resources

• How Do I Do Physical Activity in Early Child Care?
• Healthy Movement and Active Play
  12-week curriculum for childcare providers to encourage active movement and other healthy habits. “Healthy Movement & Active Play” has been specifically designed for early education providers to use with children ages 3-5. Each week includes three main educational components: Movement Activities, Health Lesson(s),Parent Note
• When I Move, I Learn...Promote Active Early
• Physical Development Skills Assessment Checklist
• Head Start Body Start- National Center for Physical Development and Outdoor Play (HSBS)

Family Outreach Resources

• Kids Health, Nemours Foundation
• Healthy Kids, American Academy of Pediatrics
• Bright Futures Family Matters Newsletter
• Helping Moms and Kids Make Healthier Food Choices
• Cooking Matters: Empowering Families to Make Affordable, Healthy Meals Educational Tools

Curriculum Ideas and Take Home Activities

• Eating Healthy Growing Strong, Alliance for a Healthier Generation
• Team Up at Home, USDA Team Nutrition
• Eat Well Play Hard Curriculum, New York Department of Health
• Nutrition Nuggets and Fact Sheets
• Sample Bulletin Board Displays, Ebenezer Child Care Center, Inc
• Color Me Healthy, North Carolina State University, A&T State University Cooperative Extension

More Helpful Resources

• WI Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity Prevention Program, WI Department of Health Services
• Resources for Family Home Day Care Providers, CACFP Wisconsin Sponsor Forum
• USDA, Improving CACFP Health and Wellness

What else has been done with similar grant funds?

• Maryland Department of Health, 2007 Team Nutrition Grant, “Promising Practices”
• 2011 School Garden Grant Project - Helping their Gardens Grow

If you have any questions about the grant, please contact:
Linda Handel, RD, CD
CACFP Grant Specialist
E-Mail: linda.handel@dpi.wi.gov
Phone: 608.267.1283
Fax: 608.267.0363

This project has been funded at least in part with Federal funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The contents of this publication do not necessarily reflect the view or policies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

For questions about this information, contact Amy J. Kolano (608) 266-7124

Last updated on 5/17/2012 10:14:08 AM