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Help Us Save the Institute of Child Nutrition!

For the first time in 35 years, we are asking for your help! The House Reconciliation Bill proposes eliminating funding for the Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN). This devastating move would severely limit access to research-based professional development for child nutrition professionals nationwide. This decision directly threatens the professionalism of our child nutrition workforce and the quality of meals served to millions of American children.

The Institute of Child Nutrition urgently needs you to request that Congress support and restore funding for the Institute of Child Nutrition.

We must act now!

If Congress passes this bill, here's what's at stake:

Child nutrition professionals nationwide could lose access to FREE research-based training and technical support.
Loss of hands-on culinary trainings and resources to provide scratch-based and appealing meals.
Loss of research on child nutrition Competencies, Knowledge, and Skills as well as best practices and standards supporting high-quality program operations and USDA Professional Standards.
Reduced funding will impact trainings provided to all 50 states and U.S. territories.
Nearly half a million professionals could lose access to ICN-provided certificates, affecting professional certifications and career advancement of the child nutrition workforce.
Loss of expertise, technical service, and the vital support system needed for child nutrition professionals nationwide to MAKE AMERICA’S CHILDREN HEALTHY.

Help us protect the future of child nutrition.

Contact your Congressional Members today!

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Institute of Child Nutrition

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