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Celebrate Farm to CACFP
October is National Farm to School Month, but it’s not just for schools. This is a time to celebrate the connections happening all over the country between children and local food in many different settings, including in the CACFP. Our partners at the National Farm to School Network (NFSN) have a Celebration Toolkit & resource to help you participate in farm to ECE activities.
Read MoreFarm to CACFP
Farm to CACFP Farm to CACFP works to connect CACFP settings to local food producers with the objectives of serving locally-grown, healthy foods to children and adults, providing related nutrition education, and improving child nutrition. Farm to CACFP activities can increase children’s willingness to try new foods and help them become familiar with local foods…
Read MoreLeveraging CACFP for Farm to ECE
When combined, the CACFP and Farm to Early Care Education (Farm to ECE) activities can have an extraordinary impact on children, child care providers, and local communities. FRAC’s report aims to support child care providers to access CACFP and utilize it for eligible Farm to ECE activities by highlighting the mutually beneficial synergy between these initiatives.
Read MoreCACFP Bank Activity Review: A Toolkit & Roadmap for Team Success
Think reviewing bank statements can’t be exciting? Think again! Discover a practical, team-centered approach to the CACFP bank activity review requirement. This toolkit and roadmap offer clear guidance, smart tools and real-world tips to promote transparency, strengthen compliance and make oversight a smoother, more collaborative process for sponsors and State agencies.
Read MoreFresh Picks: A Deep Dive into Farm to ECE Resources
Farm to Early Care and Education (ECE) increases young children’s access to local produce, food and agriculture education, and hands-on learning. Dive into engaging, easy-to-use resources for each of the Farm to ECE pillars, plus support offered by national partners. Learn how Farm to ECE sparks lifelong healthy habits and get the tools you need to kickstart or grow your program!
Read MoreThe Children’s Farmers Market: Growing Healthy Futures
The Children’s Farmers Market connects young children and families to fresh, local foods through hands-on learning. This model promotes nutrition, cultural identity and wellness while engaging families and strengthening community partnerships. Explore how to implement or adapt this program in your own setting.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Creditable Foods from Farmers Markets
Can you purchase local, CACFP creditable foods from a farmers market?
Read MoreCACFP Recipe Development for Centers
Discover how to transform everyday recipes to meet the nutritional standards of the CACFP. Explore the process of finding, evaluating and modifying recipes to provide meals to large groups at child care centers. Learn step-by-step techniques to increase serving sizes, adjust ingredients and accurately enter everything into the Food Buying Guide (FBG) with confidence.
Read MoreTailoring CACFP Meals: The Role of Medical Statements in Special Diets
Medical statements have an important role within the CACFP. Do you know when they are required? Are you confident in your menu planning when you have one on file? Gain a deeper understanding of how medical statements support accommodating special diets, including food allergies and milk substitutions, ensuring that all participants receive appropriate and nutritious meals. Learn how to create an inclusive and supportive meal environment for those in your care.
Read MoreAnnual CACFP Training FY26
Looking for comprehensive CACFP training for new or seasoned CACFP operators working in child care centers, family homes or adult day care centers? Review annual training topics including meal patterns, meal counts, claims submission, review procedures, recordkeeping requirements, monitoring requirements, reimbursement system, Civil Rights and important updates in the CACFP, as well as learning how to identify breakfast cereals and yogurts that follow the CACFP added sugars limit regulation.
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