Infusing love into the world through programming, partnerships, and principles.
Infusing love into the world through programming, partnerships, and principles.
TriShare
Partnering with TriShare allows qualifying families to lower their child care costs by 66%! One third is paid by the family, one third is paid for by the family’s employer, and one third would be covered by the State of Michigan.
Grand Traverse Baby Pantry and The Redeemer Lutheran Church Baby Pantry
The Grand Traverse Baby Pantry and The Redeemer Lutheran Church Baby Pantry offer monthly to Infant/Toddler families gently used clothing (up to 4T), diapers, shoes, books, wipes, pull-ups, snacks, formula, and toys.
MSU Extension/Father Fred/Born to Read
Big thanks to Pitter Patter’s own Michelle and Amanda Stark, a partnership between Father Fred and MSU Extension was formed to create Pantry to Preschool. Bi-weekly boxes are delivered to our centers that include fresh and staple ingredients to create a meal for four along with a corresponding recipe with photos for easier use.
10 Cents A Meal
10 Cents a Meal is an additional financial award paid out by CACFP for using fresh produce in our food program
ACD
ACD is the partner program that monitors our nutrition program and reports to the CACFP/USDA which reimburses our center for the meals and snacks we serve. ACD provides trainings, guidance and oversight to ensure highest quality of nutrition.
Great Start to Quality
Great Start to Quality provides staff training opportunities, a lending library, and the quality improvement plan.
Head Start/Early Head Start
HS/EHS provides tuition funding for families to utilize our child care services. HS/EHS standards assure high quality care and additional support for families
SNAP-ED Success Stories – Father Fred Foundation Pantry to Preschool
A partnership between MSU Extension and the Father Fred Foundation is helping distribute healthy food to families in northwest lower Michigan.