Region 4 supports child care centers, adult day cares, and afterschool programs in providing nutritious meals and snacks to children and adults who need them. Through training, tools, and expert guidance, we help programs stay compliant and deliver meals that promote good health and lifelong habits. Every day, our support helps hundreds of providers serve meals that truly make a difference.

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Events

Events found: 6
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Saturday, March 28
CACFP INSPO

CACFP INSPO is a one-day conference to help Contracting Entities (CEs) meet training requirements, inspire new menu ideas, and learn more about the CACFP.

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Thursday, April 9
Child Nutrition Expo 2026

Session ID : 1947075

Region 4 Child Nutrition Expo 2026 Discover What’s New in School Nutrition Region 4 Child Nutrition Expo 2026 Thursday, April 9 | Region 4 McKinney Conference Center Join fellow nutrition...

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Thursday, April 9
TDA Fresh Trays

Participants will learn how to select appropriate procurement methods, develop compliant solicitations, connect with local producers, and navigate the local purchasing process with confidence.

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Tuesday, April 21
SFSP LIVE

SFSP LIVE is a statewide collaboration amongst the Education Service Specialists from across the 20 Regions in the state of Texas to provide training to Contracting Entities on the Summer...

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Thursday, April 30
Procurement of Food Service Vendor Contracts

Participants will develop a 4-step action plan and learn about the documentation requirements needed for the Procurement Review when procuring an FSC or vendor.

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Thursday, May 7
Food Safety in Child Care

This comprehensive food safety training course provides guidance for CACFP nutrition professionals to ensure the preparation and service of safe food and how to manage a safe and sanitary CACFP...

Meet your District Advancement Champions

Kathy McBroom-Fox
Kathy McBroom-Fox

Program Specialist

(713)-744-6349

kathy.mcbroomfox@esc4.net

Anjelica Terry
Anjelica Terry

Program Specialist I Cn Slp

713-744-8162

anjelica.terry@esc4.net

Marlene Herrera
Marlene Herrera

Program Specialist I Cn Cacfp

713-744-6869

marlene.herrera@esc4.net

Veronica Howard
Veronica Howard

Program Specialist I Cn Cacfp

713-744-6589

veronica.howard@esc4.net