CHATHAM COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN

Food program - used to account for administration and pass through funds as a child and adult care food program (cacfp) sponsoring organization of participating child care centers and homes. Cacfp works to ensure that eligible children and adults who attend qualifying non-residential care facilities receive nutritious meals. 2024 results: 100% of child care homes and child care centers participating in the child care food program received financial assistance for food costs to provide qualifying children meals and snacks served are nutritious according to federal guidelines 100% of children who attend cacfp participating child care programs receive 1 whole grain food, only served cereal that contain no more than 6 grams of sugar per dry ounce, and fruits and vegetables as required by the cacfp meal pattern. 3688 children per day in 99 child care facilities were served meals and snacks that were nutritious according to federal guidelines. 225 site monitoring and technical assistance visits (3 per site per year) were conducted at 99 cacfp participating facilities; providing opportunities for child care providers to learn new information about child nutrition and to receive assistance with creative ideas for improving food service.

Family support-used to account for service activities associated with parenting skills training, ongoing parenting education, general family support, and family literacy projects. 260 children received weekly book bags. 18 fathers of young children participated in individual and group activities as part of the focus on fathers program. 99 families received individualized consultation or referrals for choosing quality child care from our child care search call center service; providing them with the information they need to find a match between what they want for their children, need for their family, and what is available from providers. 2,302 children received a new book each month mailed to their home from the dolly parton imagination library.

Health and safety - used to account for service activities associated with child care health consultants, comprehensive health support, child abuse and neglect intervention, special needs - early intervention services/special education, and food and nutrition programs.long tern goal: children are safe and healthy. Short term goals: children have a primary medical and dental care source, with access to comprehensive, integrated, specialized care as necessary.4.1 % of the total birth to 2 years old population were identified and received early intervention services for children with or at risk for special needs/disabilities and 6.5% of the total 3 to 5 years old population were identified and received special education services for children with or at risk for special needs/disabilities 2023 # served: 510 children in care of 3 pediatric medical practices with 34 health care providers participating in training and consultation to increase early identification and services for children with special needs. 1 child in child care with challenging behavior received screening, assessment, and program intervention plans.