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CACFP Convening for White House Conference
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.
Read MoreCollection of Race and Ethnicity Data by Visual Observation and Identification in CACFP– Questions and Answers
This memorandum provides clarification on questions
related to the collection of race or ethnicity data now that
visual identification of race and ethnicity is no longer an
allowable practice in the Summer Food Service Program
(SFSP) and Child and Adult Care Food Program
(CACFP).
Registration Open for Free Early Childhood Research Conference
Registration is open for the National Research Conference on Early Childhood! This free three day virtual event begins on Monday, June 27th. Read more and find registration details on our blog.
Read MoreSix Ways to Celebrate Pride at Your Child Care and Adult Day Care Sites
A fun introduction of ways to celebrate Pride at your adult day care or CACFP childcare site to create welcoming, inclusive environments.
Read MoreCACFP Inspire: Fausat Rahman-Davies, Rialto USD Child Nutrition
Fausat Rahman-Davies is on a mission to improve child nutrition in Rialto through her work with the CACFP and her pandemic innovation.
Read MoreResource: Reading food labels for CACFP approved childcare menus
Free printable resource to help you understand nutrition labels for childcare menu planning and an easy incorporation of CACFP approved foods.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Serving Yogurt with Added Sugar
Can you serve yogurt with added sugars? Watch the video to hear the answer straight from our own nutrition education specialist.
Read MoreActivity Inspiration: Stick Horse Races
Stick horse races are the perfect solution to get the blood pumping and jazz up regular foot races, and engage curious minds about horses!
Read MoreFlexibilities for Summer 2022 and School Year 2022-23
FNS is offering a suite of operational flexibilities that will be available to child nutrition programs for summer 2022 and school year 2022-23.
Read MoreA Safety Net Unraveling: Feeding Young Children During COVID-19
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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