The ongoing infant formula shortage due to supply chain issues, which worsened due to a major formula recall in February 2022, has left many CACFP operators concerned about access to formula and their options for safely feeding infants in their care. Food and Nutrition Service has developed the following Questions and Answers to support CACFP operators and their families during the infant formula shortage.
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TAKE ACTION NOW to support increased reimbursement for CACFP and the extension of the area eligibility waiver for family childcare homes. Call your Senators TODAY, then call your House Member and urge them to “Vote Yes” on the Keep Kids Fed Act, which will provide much-needed relief to providers and families across the country
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Sunny days with a refreshing breeze are a perfect time to take dining outdoors.
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Childcare providers have the opportunity to participate in an online survey about the use of digital technology in health education. Participants will be entered to for a chance to win $100 prizes.
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This bundle of resources and ideas for CACFP childcare sites will help plan and execute a fantastic Father’s Day celebration.
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Early childhood providers can observe Juneteenth with younger children by celebrating Black culture and simply making a special occasion out of the day. Here are some of our recommendations:
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Sunny days with a refreshing breeze are a perfect time to take dining outdoors.
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Join us on Zoom Friday, June 17th for a Q&A that we will use to share feedback to the White House for the Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health. This opportunity to collaborate and amplify our concerns on the issues facing us and our participants can play a critical role in this national conversation.
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It’s summer time, this means children and adults are outside enjoying the sunshine but watch out for that heat!
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Looking for new ideas for your lunch menu? Why not try brunch for lunch?!
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This webinar will highlight how the CACFP meal pattern for adults provides flexibilities to allow program operators to plan meals that best meet the needs of their adult participants. Meal service options, dietary needs of this population, and meal modifications will also be discussed. Attendees will have a chance to submit questions to the presenters and check their knowledge through interactive polling questions.
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We have read incredibly inspiring stories about the innovation, collaboration, and community service all of you in the CACFP community offered over the past two years.
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As the first step in the development process of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030, the USDA is releasing proposed scientific questions for public comment.
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During the 2022 Child and Nutrition Conference, the USDA held a policy update session.
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Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) and Don Young (R-AK) introduced a bipartisan resolution that will honor caregivers and their efforts to reduce hunger by recognizing National CACFP Week 2022, which is celebrated March 13-19.
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The extension of the waivers is needed to continue to provide the needed flexibilities to support providers and sponsors during this ongoing pandemic.
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Please add your organization name to our national, state and local sign-on letter.
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Current and Former CACFP-participating daycare homes are asked to provide feedback. Deadline: February 28, 2022
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Free printable resource to help you understand nutrition labels for childcare menu planning and an easy incorporation of CACFP approved foods.
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Family style dining encourages learning and development. Here’s a resource to implement this practice at your CACFP site.
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From poignant to playful, CACFP sites have many options for Memorial Day to meet the tastes of adult and child participants alike.
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Menu planning is more than logistics. Check out this resource from the USDA on the artful side of a balanced menu.
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As part of National Nutrition Month® has released many professional and consumer resources for the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025 in Spanish.
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Download this members-only info sheet on iron, or join NCA today to gain access to incredible resources like this!
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Free printable resource to help you understand nutrition labels for childcare menu planning and an easy incorporation of CACFP approved foods.
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Family style dining encourages learning and development. Here’s a resource to implement this practice at your CACFP site.
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From poignant to playful, CACFP sites have many options for Memorial Day to meet the tastes of adult and child participants alike.
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Menu planning is more than logistics. Check out this resource from the USDA on the artful side of a balanced menu.
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As part of National Nutrition Month® has released many professional and consumer resources for the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025 in Spanish.
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Download this members-only info sheet on iron, or join NCA today to gain access to incredible resources like this!
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The study proposes critical steps to repair our nation’s fragile ECE system, including greater investment in CACFP, to ensure the nutrition, health, and development of young children during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Taking steps to fix our previous underinvestment in these areas is essential for the nation’s future and recovery from the pandemic.
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A study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior found that childcare sites participating in CACFP are more likely to provide nutritious food and beverages compared with non-CACFP sites
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Fausat Rahman-Davies is on a mission to improve child nutrition in Rialto through her work with the CACFP and her pandemic innovation.
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Tammy Rowland is the Administrator of the Northwest Arkansas Family Childcare Association, and a star advocate for CACFP providers.
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Lina Araiza Flores at Child-Parent Centers, Inc plans creative menus to meet the needs of multiple delivery channels in southeastern Arizona.
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Lisa Mack was surprised with an award for her decade of dedicated service as the Executive Director of the NCA at the National Child Nutrition Conference.
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The NCA named winners in the CACFP Inspire Awards which celebrate the incredible individuals and organizations who reimagined and executed the CACFP during the pandemic, especially those who overcame public health challenges and went above and beyond expectations to continue to provide for the children and adults they serve.
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Cindy Long, USDA Food and Nutrition Services Administrator, will be presented with the Friend of CACFP award at the 2022 NCNC.
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