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New State of Obesity Report Highlights the CACFP and the People Behind the Program
Back to Blog Back to Blog New State of Obesity Report Highlights the CACFP and the People Behind the Program October 9, 2026 The Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) released its 2026 State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America report on September 24, highlighting policies and programs that can help build a healthier…
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Water Chestnuts
Are water chestnuts creditable as a vegetable?
Read MoreCelebrating 40 Years, the National CACFP Association Reflects on a Year of Advocacy, Education and Community
Back to Blog Back to Blog Celebrating 40 Years, the National CACFP Association Reflects on a Year of Advocacy, Education and Community October 9, 2026 The National CACFP Association (NCA), a national organization supporting the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) community since 1986, is reflecting on a fiscal year marked by advocacy,…
Read MoreA Roadmap for Reducing Added Sugars
A report from the Global Food Institute at The George Washington University, titled Changing the Default: A Policy Roadmap for Reducing Added Sugars in U.S. Children’s Diets, outlines a comprehensive strategy for helping children consume less added sugar and improve long-term health outcomes.
Read MoreQuarterly Policy Update: October 2026
Over the past few months, USDA has released new policies, HHS as proposed changes to Head Start, and Congress has introduced new legislation. Keep reading to see what you’ve missed and stay up to date with CACFP policy!
Read MoreNCA Response – Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs
The National CACFP Association (NCA) recently submitted comments on the Administration for Children and Families’ proposed rule, Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs (ACF-2026-0595). While NCA supports the proposed rule’s continued emphasis on nutrition, healthy eating, physical activity, and family engagement, NCA raised significant concerns about provisions that could unintentionally undermine nutrition services for children enrolled in Head Start and Early Head Start programs.
Read MoreSponsor Spotlight: Doris Acevedo and Terri Alexander with 4C For Children
For more than five decades, 4C for Children has been a cornerstone of support for child care providers and families across southeastern Wisconsin. Among their services is the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), where 4C for Children sponsors 311 family child care homes that collectively serve nearly 4,000 children and provide more than 853,000 meals each year.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Ravioli
Is ravioli creditable in the CACFP?
Read MoreNational CACFP Association Announces FY27 Board of Directors and New LeadershipÂ
Back to Blog Back to Blog National CACFP Association Announces FY27 Board of Directors and New Leadership October 2, 2026 The National CACFP Association (NCA) is pleased to announce its Board of Directors and leadership for fiscal year 2027. The new board will serve from October 2026 through September 2027 and represents a diverse range…
Read MoreFY27 Area Eligibility Map
USDA announced that the CACFP and SFSP Area Eligibility Mapper has been updated for fiscal year 2027. Area eligibility is used to determine the tier of family child care homes in the CACFP, as well as the eligibility of CACFP At-Risk Afterschool sites and SFSP summer site.
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