What You'll Gain From This Session
Discover the three program archetypes for nutrition support in Head Start and pinpoint exactly where your program sits today—whether you're running lean with no specialist or you're fully staffed.
Master the key elements of home-school consistency that actually amplify responsive feeding outcomes, and leave with at least two concrete, ready-to-use strategies for building real alignment with families.
Get a practical framework for evaluating what a structured pilot of a responsive feeding platform would require—from staff time to data considerations to measuring success.
Learn insider strategies from practitioners who've built joined-up feeding systems that work, even when resources are tight. You'll walk away with actionable next steps you can implement immediately.
Meet Your Facilitator
Natalia Stasenko, Pediatric RD
Natalia specializes in responsive feeding, picky eating, and feeding children with sensory differences and neurodivergence. She is a Georgetown Thrive Center Innovation Fellow and her work is grounded in the latest feeding research, and her experience working with families and early childhood programs.
Why This Matters Right Now
Here's the reality: most Head Start programs are stretched thin when it comes to nutrition support. Whether you have a dietitian on site or you're doing your best without one, the challenge is the same—creating consistency and quality feeding practices across your whole program. This session cuts through the complexity and shows you what a truly responsive feeding system looks like in action. You'll see how successful programs join the dots between classrooms, health offices, and family kitchens to create an experience where every child gets the nutrition support they need. We'll walk you through the practical steps to evaluate where your program stands today and what it would take to build or strengthen your own system. If you're ready to stop letting feeding support depend on who's in the office on any given day, this is the training for you.
Ready to Build Your Village?
This 75-minute session is packed with actionable insights you can start using immediately. Get the framework, the strategies, and the confidence to create a responsive feeding system that works for your whole program. Spots are limited—secure yours today.
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