Health, Safety & Nutrition Toolkit | WIC & Family Resources

Help families access important health, safety, and nutrition information with this 5-page Health, Safety & Nutrition Resource Toolkit! Designed for childcare providers, preschool teachers, early childhood educators, and childcare administrators, this printable collection brings together practical family communication templates, nutrition support information, and professional quick-reference materials. Support stronger family partnerships by making trusted public resources easier to locate, share, and discuss. What's Included: - Family Nutrition Support – WIC (1 page): A family-friendly information handout introducing the USDA's Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. Includes an official USDA information link and space for educators to add verified local WIC office contact details, helping families explore available nutrition services and current eligibility requirements. - Health & Safety Resource Family Note (2 pages): A reusable family communication template featuring helpful health, safety, and nutrition resources, including emergency services, Poison Help, CDC child development information, and WIC. Includes space for families to update emergency contact information, request local referrals, ask questions, and indicate preferred communication methods. - Health, Safety & Nutrition Resource Quick-Reference (2 pages): A staff-facing reference guide featuring important organizations and services: - Emergency services and local emergency numbers - American Red Cross CPR and first aid training - Poison Help and poison center information - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - USDA WIC nutrition assistance Includes official resource links and fields for verifying and recording local emergency contacts, referral information, and CPR training resources. Perfect For: - Preschool and childcare centers - Infant and toddler childcare programs - Family engagement and communication - Sharing nutrition assistance information - Health and safety resource binders - Childcare staff reference materials - Family orientation and enrollment - Community resource referrals - Emergency contact updates - Childcare administration and organization Why Educators Will Love It: Connecting families with reliable health, safety, and nutrition resources is an important part of supporting children's overall well-being. This toolkit helps educators organize useful information, communicate with families, and provide accessible starting points for locating community services. The WIC handout supports families interested in exploring nutrition assistance, while the family communication template encourages parents and caregivers to update important information and request additional support. The staff quick-reference guide also makes it easier to locate trusted organizations and verify relevant local contacts.