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CACFP Regulations & Guidance

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Conducting Reconciliation in the CACFP

September 7, 2016

The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) released a new memo to clarify the procedure and purpose in conducting five-day reconciliations in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) during monitoring visits.

Taking Food Components Offsite

August 10, 2016

Children in At-Risk Afterschool may benefit from being allowed to take one vegetable, fruit, or grain item offsite to eat at some other time.

Crediting Tofu and Soy Products

August 8, 2016

An update on crediting tofu and soy products.

Water Availability

August 5, 2016

An update on water requirements within the meal pattern.

Making Potable Water Available

July 20, 2016

This rule makes providing potable water easier in child care centers and homes and outlines the financial steps to secure safe drinking water in all facilities.