Webinar: Expanding Food Access for Immigrant FFN Providers

On behalf of the Donnell-Kay Foundation and Home Grown, thank you for all who joined, Expanding Food Access for Immigrant Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) Providers. The large attendance at the webinar demonstrates the growing interest in Colorado in improving access to the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) for FFN providers to help them support the children in their care.
 
Below are links to the slide presentations, biographies of our presenters, and the CACFP report:
 
Report: Expanding Access to the Federal Child and Adult Care Food Program for Immigrant Family, Friend, and Neighbor Care Providers in Colorado.

Slides (English and Spanish): Presentation slides summarizing the report’s findings and recommendations.

Slides (English and Spanish): Prepared by guest panelist Geri Henchy, these slides address the question, “Who should Colorado learn from to help improve access for FFN providers?”

Bios: Biographies of our presenters, including Natalie Renew (Home Grown), Taber Ward (Donnell-Kay Foundation), Olivia Hernández (Colorado FFN Provider and Member of the Colorado FFN Advisory Council), Tom Browning (Illinois Action for Children), and Geri Henchy (Home Grown Consultant).
 
Lastly, due to technical issues, a recording of the webinar is not available. While we deeply regret being unable to share this resource with you, the links to the slides and the report above provide valuable insights. We also welcome conversations with anyone interested in learning more—please feel free to reply to this email to connect directly.
 
Thank you for your interest in this important topic and for elevating the valuable contributions and needs of FFN caregivers in our communities.