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Sponsors: Why Should a Provider Choose You?Â
Back to Blog Back to Blog Sponsors: Why Should a Provider Choose You? October 21, 2026 As a sponsor, you provide training, technical assistance and ongoing support that help providers succeed. The guidance your team provides, along with the help managing paperwork and claims, allows them to focus on the children and adults in their…
Read MoreNebraska Advocates Push for the Elimination of Tiering
Nebraska advocates have shown what is possible when providers, state leaders, and advocates come together around a shared goal. In a major win for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), the Nebraska Legislature unanimously passed LR296, a resolution urging Congress to eliminate CACFP tiering and provide additional reimbursement for all family child care providers.
Read MoreOver $20,000 in Scholarships Available for 2027 National Child Nutrition Conference
Back to Blog Back to Blog Over $20,000 in Scholarships Available for 2027 National Child Nutrition Conference October 19, 2026 The National CACFP Association (NCA) is proud to continue its annual scholarship program for the 2027 National Child Nutrition Conference (NCNC), taking place March 29–April 2, 2027, in Chicago, Illinois. Each year, NCA awards scholarships…
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Breastfeeding On-Site
Is breastfeeding by a parent on-site creditable in the CACFP?
Read MoreNCNC27 Registration Is Open: Fresh Ideas, Shared Purpose
Back to Blog Back to Blog NCNC27 Registration Is Open: Fresh Ideas, Shared Purpose October 15, 2026 Registration is officially open for the 2027 National Child Nutrition Conference (NCNC27), happening March 29–April 2, 2027, in Chicago. Attendees can now take advantage of the lowest registration rate through December 1, 2026. This year’s theme, Fresh Ideas,…
Read MoreSponsor Spotlight: Anglene Joe with Navajo Head Start
As Health and Nutrition Specialist for the Navajo Nation Tribal Government Head Start, Anglene Joe helps ensure that children across one of the largest tribal nations in the United States have access to healthy meals, cultural connections and the foundation they need to thrive.
Read MoreNew 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.
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