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PROGRAM NEWS
Building a Resilient Team: How Childcare Providers Can Cope with Worker Shortages
In the world of childcare, a strong and reliable team is the backbone of a successful center. However, the ongoing worker shortages in...


Navigating Worker Shortages: A Guide for Childcare Providers in Finding Reliable Help
In recent times, the childcare industry has faced unprecedented challenges, with worker shortages making it increasingly difficult for...


Empowering Childcare Providers: A Comprehensive Guide to Ensuring Child Safety in 2024
As childcare providers, we play a pivotal role in shaping the experiences and safety of the children under your care. The landscape of...


The Importance of Outdoor Safety for Children: Tips and Strategies for Childcare Providers
Childcare providers have a crucial role in ensuring the well-being and safety of the children under their care. Beyond the walls of the...


The Importance of Childcare Safety
Childcare providers play a vital role in shaping the safety and well-being of children. At Karamu, we understand the importance of not...


Empowering the Future - The Importance of Youth Nutrition Programs
Child nutrition (CN) programs play a vital role in shaping the health and well-being of our younger generation. These initiatives are...


Smart Strategies: Top 7 Tips on How to Budget with Your Child’s Nutrition
At Karamu Nutrition, we provide nutritious meals to your children at no cost to you through the hundreds of childcare centers and family...


Healthy and economical food choices for Children in Tennessee
Ensuring that children have a healthy and well-balanced diet is of utmost importance for their growth and development. If your child is...


2022 - 2023 CACFP MEAL REIMBURSEMENT RATES - CENTERS
All rates shown are effective until June 30th, 2023 and are subject to change on July 1st, 2031. The meal reimbursement rates are...


2022 - 2023 CACFP MEAL REIMBURSEMENT RATES - FDCH
All rates shown are effective until June 30th, 2023 and are subject to change on July 1st, 2023. The meal reimbursement rates are...


COVID Impacts on The CACFP - National Survey Results
A consortium of nationally known CACFP organizations recently published the results of a national survey that examines how the CACFP has...


Remember Karamu On Giving Tuesday And All Season long
Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving that comes on the heels of Black Friday and...


USDA Checklist For Food Safe Pantry and Refrigerator
The USDA recently shared some very important tips for food safety in the refrigerator and pantry. The USDA states "the refrigerator and...


Child Nutrition (CN) Labels Guidelines
What is a CN Label? A product label containing a statement clearly identifying the contribution (portion size, food group) that a...


USDA Guidelines For Using Recipes
When serving Homemade Combination Foods as a meat/meat alternate you must have recipes that show each food item in the dish, the amount...


2022-2023 Meal Reimbursement Rates
Covid Impacts on the CACFP
Givin Tuesday
Food Safe Pantry Checklist
CN Label Guidelines
Recipe Requirements
USDA CACP Policy Memos
Karamu Dates To Remember
Minding Your Business
What's Cookin' At Karamu
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