When Crisis Hits

When Crisis Hits: Tools and Strategies for CACFP Programs

Preparedness is not a single plan. It is a set of decisions you make before a crisis begins.

This Deep Dive covers the full picture of emergency readiness for the CACFP community:

• The physical and cognitive effects of stress on decision-making, and practical strategies to manage them in the moment

• Business continuity and financial planning steps that keep your CACFP program stable when the unexpected happens

• A step-by-step look at developing a Safe Spaces Policy your staff can follow with confidence

You will also hear directly from a CACFP sponsor who has navigated a real crisis and will share what worked, what did not, and what they wish they had prepared sooner.

Primary Audience:

• CACFP Sponsors (Program Directors, Executive Directors, Operations Managers)

• Child Care Center Directors and Assistant Directors

• Family Day Care Home Providers

• Head Start / Early Head Start Program Managers

Secondary Audience:

• Finance and Compliance Staff at CACFP sponsoring organizations

• Site Supervisors and Lead Teachers who may be responsible for on-the-ground crisis response

• Family Child Care Network Coordinators

• Nonprofit administrators overseeing food program compliance