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NCNC27 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,…

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Sponsor 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.

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A 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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Quarterly Policy Update: October 2026

Over the past few months, USDA has released new policies, HHS as proposed changes to Head Start, and Congress has introduced new legislation. Keep reading to see what you’ve missed and stay up to date with CACFP policy!

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NCA Response – Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs

The National CACFP Association (NCA) recently submitted comments on the Administration for Children and Families’ proposed rule, Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs (ACF-2026-0595). While NCA supports the proposed rule’s continued emphasis on nutrition, healthy eating, physical activity, and family engagement, NCA raised significant concerns about provisions that could unintentionally undermine nutrition services for children enrolled in Head Start and Early Head Start programs.

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Sponsor Spotlight: Doris Acevedo and Terri Alexander with 4C For Children

For more than five decades, 4C for Children has been a cornerstone of support for child care providers and families across southeastern Wisconsin. Among their services is the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), where 4C for Children sponsors 311 family child care homes that collectively serve nearly 4,000 children and provide more than 853,000 meals each year.

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Sponsor Spotlight: Darcie Decker with Youth & Family Services

For more than four decades, Darcie Decker has helped shape the nutrition programs at Youth & Family Services (YFS) in Rapid City, South Dakota. As Nutrition Director, Darcie oversees both the organization’s on-site meal programs and its Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) sponsorship of family child care homes across much of western South Dakota.

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FY26 Advocacy Year in Review

Over the past year, NCA has worked alongside advocates across the country to elevate the voices of CACFP operators, influence federal policy, engage in regulatory processes, and raise awareness of the program’s impact. From Capitol Hill to federal agencies, these efforts have helped ensure decision-makers understand both the opportunities and challenges facing the CACFP community.

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