@gonapsacc

Go NAPSACC is dedicated to helping early care and education programs improve their healthy eating and physical activity policies, practices, and environments.

 Chapel Hill, NC
gonapsacc.org/how-to-enroll
Joined March 2013
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Go NAPSACC will no longer be posting on our X account. Stay connected with us on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and LinkedIn for tips, resources, and research on promoting healthy policies, practices, and environments in ECE.
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Today is #GivingTuesday! Contributing to the Ward Memorial Fund for your year-end giving honors the legacy of our late founder and director, Dr. Dianne Ward, and supports current and aspiring researchers and public health professionals. Make a gift today! tinyurl.com/mrfzaehb
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Our late founder, Dr. Dianne Ward was a highly revered educator and pioneer of childhood obesity research. Her legacy continues through the countless lives that have been improved through her work. Make a gift today to honor of her life and legacy. tinyurl.com/mrfzaehb
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The Community Health and Wellness Resource Team is hiring a Project Manager for our Moral Injury Project! Apply by 11/18 to be considered at: unc.peopleadmin.com/postings…
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Check what is happening in your area today and Unplug! #familytime Go NAP SACC @gonapsacc
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Have a child between the ages of 3-8 years old and live within 50 miles of UNC Chapel Hill? Our research team is interested in the accuracy of wearable devices designed for children to measure electronic screen use. Learn more here: tinyurl.com/4r8wxbhe
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Go NAPSACC crunches for NC agriculture and #FarmToECE! NC Crunch is a celebration of NC agriculture, locally grown fruits and vegetables, and healthy eating. Participate by crunching into a locally grown apple or other fruit or vegetable this #F2SMonth. #NCCrunch
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Did you know buying local foods supports sustainable, environmentally friendly practices? Learn about the environmental benefits of buying local foods and how ECE programs can purchase them: tinyurl.com/385nn494
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The Community Health & Wellness Resource Team is hiring a Behavioral Health Intervention Counselor and a Research Assistant! Scan the QR codes to learn more about the roles and apply by 10/28 to be considered. #JobOpening #ECE
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The Ward Memorial Fund honors our founder, Dr. Ward's legacy by supporting projects and opportunities for students, researchers, and #ECE professionals. This National #ChildHealthDay, make a gift to support current and future ECE workers and researchers. tinyurl.com/4zb7j7ev
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Go NAPSACC and @unc_hpdp researchers received a grant from the NIH National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) to test a remote workplace resilience intervention to improve educator mental health and well-being. Learn more here: tinyurl.com/mrxhj4u4
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Talking with children about different cultures and serving them new cultural foods can help them learn about cultures from around the world. Learn about Hispanic and Latine foods to try and ideas for serving them in your program for #HipsanicHeritageMonth! tinyurl.com/3exzf26t
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With Go NAPSACC, Diapers 2 Diplomas Learning Center in Nebraska introduced children to new healthy foods, built family partnerships, and fostered a healthy, thriving ECE environment for children, families, and staff! Read more here: tinyurl.com/329puj2n
Go NAPSACC Success Story Highlight Diapers 2 Diplomas, Nebraska “Embarking on a journey of nurturing young minds in a child care center, I found myself drawn to the transformative potential of nutrition education. Armed with passion and a commitment to holistic well-being, I discovered the innovative Go NAPSACC platform, becoming the catalyst for a success story that would shape the lives of children in our care...” - April Kane

ALT Go NAPSACC Success Story Highlight Diapers 2 Diplomas, Nebraska “Embarking on a journey of nurturing young minds in a child care center, I found myself drawn to the transformative potential of nutrition education. Armed with passion and a commitment to holistic well-being, I discovered the innovative Go NAPSACC platform, becoming the catalyst for a success story that would shape the lives of children in our care...” - April Kane

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Take a look around your house to see what kinds of creative loose parts you can let your child explore with (and join them)! #creativitymatters #handsonlearning Go NAP SACC @gonapsacc
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Go NAPSACC's 5-step improvement process helps ECE programs assess their practices, plan for change, take action, learn skills, and keep up their progress! On average, programs increase their implementation of our evidence-based practices by 14% after going through one cycle.
On average, ECE programs increase their implementation of evidence-based practices by 14% after just one 5-step cycle.

ALT On average, ECE programs increase their implementation of evidence-based practices by 14% after just one 5-step cycle.

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September is National Fruits and Veggies month! This year's theme, Every Time You Eat, Have A Plant®, encourages us to add fruits and veggies into every meal and snack. #NationalFruitsandVeggiesMonth #HaveAPlant #EatRightPhilly #SnapEd #SnapEdWorks #BeHealthyPA
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This summer, the Community Health & Wellness Resource Team welcomed two interns to support our work. Watch our 2024 Summer Intern Q&A to learn about their work with us! Thank you to the Ward Memorial Fund's donors for supporting our internship program! tinyurl.com/4u4h8bee
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Many families face barriers to breastfeeding that can cause them to stop breastfeeding early. Educators can offer breastfeeding support and resources to help families along their breastfeeding journey. Learn ways to empower families to breastfeed here: tinyurl.com/7twv8azm
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This summer, the Community Health & Wellness Resource Team welcomed two interns to support our work across projects. On their final day, Ilhaan and Patriska shared about the projects they worked on and what they learned. Thank you both for your wonderful work!
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ALT Zoom screenshot of Ilhaan's Zoom presentation, slide with text sharing on overview of his experience

Zoom screenshot of Patriska's intern presentation, slide with education flyers she worked on

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Continuing with National WIC Breastfeeding Week, and a #CACFPMealPatternReminder: You may claim reimbursement of meals when a mother nurses her baby at your child care site.
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