Help Save the Institute of Child Nutrition!
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.
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.
Ways to Take Action:
- Sign the Save ICN Petition. Add your voice to the growing movement to protect ICN.
- Share this Message. Encourage your team, staff, and supervisors to contact Congress and sign the petition.
- Amplify on Social Media. Share posts and help spread the word using #SAVEICN!