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NCA FY25 Advocacy Round-Up

CACFP advocacy is central to the mission of National CACFP Association (NCA) and NCA is continuously working to support and advocate for you! This year, we’ve worked to help raise awareness, expand and improve the CACFP. Your NCA membership supports these efforts. THANK YOU!

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Healthy Families

Our partners at Sesame Street in Communities work to support families in raising healthy, happy children. They have developed new resources designed to help parents and caregivers foster strong connections and promote emotional and physical well-being in little ones.

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Digital Well-being

Our partners at Sesame Street in Communities are helping families build healthy digital habits and make informed tech choices within their unique circumstances. New resources equip parents and providers with practical tools to support children’s development, enhance family well-being, and prepare children to grow up smarter, stronger, and kinder in a digital world.

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Introducing Solid Foods to Infants

Infants’ nutritional needs evolve during their first year, and introducing solid foods is crucial in their development. Our partners at ICN provide information to help introduce solid foods smoothly. They cover recommendations for when and how to start, suggest suitable foods, highlight foods to avoid, and provide tips to reduce the risk of choking.

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Quarterly Policy Update: October 2025

In the last few months, there have been many actions by USDA, HHS, and Congress impacting Child Nutrition Programs. Keep reading to see what you’ve missed and stay up to date with CACFP policy!

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FY26 Area Eligibility Map Updated

Back to Blog Back to Blog FY26 Area Eligibility Map Updated September 29, 2025 USDA announced that the CACFP and SFSP Area Eligibility Mapper has been updated for fiscal year 2026. Why It Matters Census data and school data are the two primary sources that may be used to determine whether a site is area…

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HHS Invests $61.9 million to Support Nutrition in Head Start

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced over $61 million in funding to over 290 Head Start programs to support nutrition services. Recipients will implement their nutrition initiatives over the next year, but this investment will have a long-term impact on Head Start families.

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Happy, Healthy, Ready

Sesame Street for Military Families has launched new resources to encourage healthy habits through engaging and enjoyable activities.

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