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Communicating CACFP Benefits to Families and Stakeholders
Ready to make sharing information about the CACFP easy and engaging? Learn the CACFP basics, practice tailoring messages to diverse audiences, explore communication strategies and engage in hands-on role-play. Gain increased confidence, customizable resources and practical strategies for promoting the CACFP’s benefits in ways that build trust, foster understanding and encourage participation.
Read MoreTaking the Paper Out of CACFP Paperwork with KidKare by Minute Menu
Tired of managing CACFP paperwork and manual reports? KidKare by Minute Menu takes the process digital by simplifying claims, compliance and recordkeeping for state agencies, sponsors and their sites. With 30+ years serving the CACFP community, we help save time, boost accuracy and keep you audit ready. Plus, explore Parachute, the only child care management solution that seamlessly integrates with the food program.
Read MoreThe Most Customizable CACFP Software: Make It Yours!
Discover what My Food Program software can do for you! With happy customers in 48 states, our software is simple, fully customizable and built by Child Nutrition experts. Enjoy automatic compliance checks, our simplified and streamlined My Food Program+ app and easy integration with Child Care Management Software. Our customer support is available in English and Spanish via live chat, phone and email.
Read MoreCACFP & Head Start Food Service Regulations
Discover how Head Start performance standards align with CACFP to support healthy, nutritious meals for young children. Explore what’s new in the Head Start performance standards concerning child nutrition. Perfect for those looking to stay current and strengthen their child nutrition practices!
Read MoreBuilding Your Farm to ECE Program From Seed to Harvest
Let’s grow healthy habits from garden to plate! Farm to Early Care and Education (ECE) promotes healthy eating in child care through gardening, nutrition education and local food purchasing. Explore evidence-based strategies, hands-on activities and funding options to start or strengthen your Farm to ECE program and create an action plan to implement your ideas.
Read MoreLittle Plates, Big Impact: Enhance CACFP with Local Produce
Healthy nutrition fuels children’s growth, play and learning. Discover how the CACFP, combined with local produce, can transform communities one child at a time. Dive into the importance of well-balanced meals, learn how “little plates” make a big impact and get eight delicious recipes to enhance CACFP offerings. Hear inspiring stories that highlight lasting benefits for children and families.
Read MoreNo Pushback, Just Buy-In: Plant-Based Success in the CACFP
From simple ingredient swaps to fully plant-based offerings, learn how to craft meals that are both nutritious and delicious, without increasing complexity. Learn to communicate these changes with children, staff and families to build excitement and support. Whether starting out or expanding plant-based offerings, prepare to create meaningful, lasting change in your program!
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Purchasing Milk Directly from a Farm
Can cow’s milk be purchased direcly from a farm and be creditablein the CACFP?
Read MoreNational CACFP Association Welcomes Newly Elected Board Members
The National CACFP Association (NCA) is proud to announce the election of three distinguished professionals to its Board of Directors, each bringing decades of experience, dedication and leadership to the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
Read MoreHead Start Farm to ECE Overview and Resource Guide
Our partners at the Association of State Public Health Nutritionists (ASPHN) and Nemours Children’s Health are pleased to share the Head Start Farm to ECE Overview and Resource Guide.
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