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Food for Thought: Advancing Policy Change for CACFP
All #childcare programs should have access to healthy, nutritious foods. Child Care Resource & Referral agencies can help advocate for changes to the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) to ensure that it meets the needs of all. Hear from policy experts on 7/31 about much-needed changes to CACFP.
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Making America child care strong starts with making child care leaders stronger. Join Strong Leaders, Strong Child Care, CCAoA’s 2024 Leadership Institute for two days of conversation, collaboration, innovation, and action. Save $250 on registration now through July 30!
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Looking for fee assistance or respite care? CCAoA is dedicated to serving our country's military and DoD families.
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