Author: Tanya Sampson

Heartland Child Nutrition
HORIZONS
A Newsletter for ND Child Care Providers Participating
In the Heartland Child Nutrition USDA Food Program

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
email: program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Nov/Dec 2022

Look for the 2023 CACFP calendar! It will be delivered soon by our
Regional Representatives. It will include a one hour learn-at-home course along with a calendar for you to use. For all learn-at-home information contact Tanya in the HCN office or email: tanya@heartlandnutrition.org

The staff at Heartland Child Nutrition would like to thank all of our providers for a great year! We truly appreciate the important work that you do. Best wishes from all of the staff: Dorleen (Executive Director), Nichole (Claims Specialist), Tanya (Nutrition Specialist and Learn-at-Home Course Director), Amy (Administrative Assistant) and all of our Regional Representatives: Erin, Megan, Heather, Rachel and Cindy.

Holiday breaks are coming up! Remember to mark when School is out on your claims to avoid deductions for school age children!

Children will love these cute little snacks inspired by the Grinch! Grapes, banana slices and strawberries are all that you need. Use toothpicks to hold everything together. Enjoy!!

Reminder:
Always check your processed online claim before the 10th of each month. If there are discrepancies, call the office no later than the 10th.

Cut cheese and sausage sticks into different sizes. Using toothpicks the children can “build” trees.

Late claims need to be in the office before the 25th of the following month for a late claim reimbursement. For example: a late November claim that is late for the December payment, needs to be in by the following month (Jan. 25th).

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During the winter months it can be hard for children to burn off extra energy. Here is a song you can use to help!
Turkey Pokey (Hokey Pokey)
You put your right wing in.
You put your right wing out.
You put your right wing in,
And you shake it all about.
You do the turkey pokey
And you turn yourself around.
That’s what it’s all about.
Additional verses:
Left wing (left arm)
Drumstick (legs)
Stuffing (tummy)
Wattle (head)
Tail feathers (bottom)
Turkey body (whole self)

The 2022 CACFP Calendar Course will expire on February 1st, 2023. If you have a course to submit it will need to be in the office prior to 2/1/23.

DIY Fake Snow
2 1/2 c. baking soda
1/2 c. white hair conditioner
Mix ingredients together until well combined. (You can add more baking soda if you’d like the “snow” less wet.) You can store this in baggies to use again. This recipe can be easily multiplied. Tanya and three of her boys were able to mix this up in a couple of minutes (they doubled the recipe). They used large cookie sheets to help contain the snow. The boys had fun using cookie cutters and plastic silverware in the “snow”. thepurposefulnest.com