Share Your Child Nutrition Program Trainings and Resources on the Child Nutrition Sharing Site!
The Child Nutrition Sharing Site (CNSS) is an online information center hosted by the Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN) that provides Child Nutrition Programs (CNPs) with an avenue for sharing resources related to program operations.
You’re invited!
CNP operators and State agencies are invited to submit their resources to the CNSS that other program operators may find useful, using the online Resource Submission Form available on the CNSS site. This will help ICN to build a reservoir of resources that will ensure child nutrition professionals have access to helpful tools, templates, training curriculums, videos, and information that support CNP operations. ICN is currently accepting resources on CNP topics such as menu planning, meal pattern requirements, nutrition education, program financial management, COVID-19, emergency preparedness, procurement, and more! Submitted resources are posted and shared through the CNSS Resource Hub.
It’s easy to submit resources!
To submit your resources to the CNSS, visit the Submission Form. The CNSS submission form will walk you through the following steps:
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Step 1: Read through ICN's CNSS guidance so you know what to expect after you submit your resource to the CNSS. ICN is on standby for any questions you may have at cnss@theicn.org.
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Step 2: Indicate if your resource is for CN programs or if your resource is specifically for Farm to School. Enter information about your resource in the CNSS resource submission form.
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Step 3: Upload your resource files or provide links to your program's webinars and training videos. ICN accepts Microsoft Word documents, PowerPoint slides, Excel spreadsheets, PDF files, video files, and more!
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Step 4: Provide your contact information. You will receive a confirmation email after your resource is submitted, an email notification if there are questions about your resource, and a final email notice when your resource has been approved and added to the CNSS Resource Hub.
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Step 5: Click the submit button and your resource and information will be sent to ICN.
After ICN receives your resource, ICN will review the resource to ensure it is relevant and appropriate for CNPs. It will also be reviewed to ensure all hyperlinks are active. You will receive feedback regarding your resource within six to eight weeks of receipt by ICN. When the volume of submissions is high, this timeframe may be extended. When your resource is approved, it will be automatically posted to the CNSS Resource Hub and categorized accordingly. You will be sent a direct URL to the resource at the email address you provided.
New! Farm to School Resources!
In collaboration with the USDA Food and Nutrition Service, Office of Community Food Systems, ICN has added a Farm to School topic area to the CNSS Resource Hub! ICN is currently building the Farm to School database and welcomes YOUR farm to school resource submissions through the CNSS resource submission form.
 Check it out!
Visit the CNSS Resource Hub to view and/or download resources.
https://theicn.org/cnss/resources
For more information on submitting resources, view the CNSS Resource Submission Guide.
https://theicn.org/cnss/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/CNSS-Submission-Guide.pdf
CNSS Resource Submission Form:
https://theicn.org/cnss/public-resource-submission/
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