Toddlers often eat less and develop strong food preferences as they grow. Learn practical, stress-free tips to support healthy eating habits and encourage picky eaters to explore new foods.

Explore CACFP-aligned Indigenous recipes and cultural food resources created by the ONIE Project. NICCA served on the Community Advisory Board to help ensure the materials reflect the needs of Tribal early childhood programs.

Prenatal to Five Fiscal Strategies (P5FS) has launched the Home Visiting Cost Model (HVCM)—an interactive tool that helps programs understand the true cost of delivering home visiting services. The model includes customizable options for staffing, training, and benefits, with cost estimates available for all states, territories, and 36 Tribal Nations.

This month, NICCA is proud to spotlight the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, our Member and Grantee of the Month! Their CCDF Summer Culture & Language Camp is creating a fun, meaningful space for children to connect with Yakama language, traditions, and community all summer long.

The Tribal Early Learning Initiative (TELI) helps Tribal communities strengthen early childhood systems by aligning programs like child care, Head Start, preschool, and home visiting. The 2026–2028 cohort will emphasize food security and nutrition. CCDF Lead Agencies can join by indicating interest in Appendix 2 of their Tribal Plan.

Explore a new tool to find and track federal funding for children and youth services—now searchable by state and program category.

Across Indian Country, Tribal communities are leading powerful, culturally grounded efforts to care for and educate young children. Every...

Learn how the Systems Change Framework can help transform the ECE workforce by focusing on deeper, lasting structural change.

Discover how Growing Up WILD connects young children to nature through hands-on activities that support learning and development.

Explore how to manage your Tribal child care data with a new tool - OneTribe CCA.