Posts Tagged ‘cacfp’
January Policy Update
Since our last policy updated, there has been new legislation introduced, waivers approved, guidance released, as well as an Interim Final Rule for SFSP rural, non-congregate feeding. There have also been multiple research papers published regarding the CACFP. Check out the recent policy updates below!
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Substituting Cheese By Volume
If you had a recipe that called for one cup of shredded cheddar cheese, could you replace it with one cup of Parmesan cheese and have the same ounce equivalency?
Read MoreJoin the Community in Celebrating National CACFP Week
National CACFP Week is March 10-16, 2024. Here’s how you can participate and enter to win fabulous prizes.
Read MoreNominations Open for the Board of Directors
The National CACFP Sponsors Association has three (3) seats up for election this year for service on the Board of Directors. Elected Board Members will begin serving their three-year term October 1, 2024.
Read MoreGrown for Kids: Farm to Preschool Collaboration
Interactive activities help expand children’s worldview of the food they eat and drink. Discover an innovative collaboration between an early care and education center (ECE) in Connecticut and a working farm. This unique partnership provides children and their families with an insider’s view of the complex journey from farm to table.
Read MoreFeed the Soil: Let’s Compost!
Reports from the CDC reveal concerning statistics: each day 50% of children do not eat vegetables and 33% do not eat fruits. Surprisingly, the introduction of composting can have a positive impact on children’s willingness to try vegetables and fruits, as understanding their lifecycle encourages them to try new produce. Discover how a NY Head Start program incorporated composting to promote healthier eating.
Read MoreThe Unconscious Mind: Implicit Bias
Research demonstrates that 90% of the time our decision-making occurs subconsciously, meaning our brain is forming perceptions and making decisions based on our beliefs and past experiences. Unless we make a conscious choice to explore our decision-making process, our conclusions often include biases and limit our ability to think outside the box, consider alternative solutions, work collaboratively with diverse populations, and treat people equitably.
Read MoreInclusive Communication
Effective communication is the cornerstone of building inclusive and diverse communities and workplaces. Learn to enhance your communication skills, which will enable you to connect with diverse audiences and create an environment where everyone feels heard and valued.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Goat’s Milk
Can you serve goat’s milk in the CACFP?
Read MoreIdentifying Whole Grain-Rich Foods
Whole grains are an essential part of a healthy diet, which is why the CACFP meal pattern requires that at least one serving of grains per day be whole grain-rich (WGR). Our partners at ICN have tips to help you use the food package to determine which foods are WGR and how to avoid the pitfalls of confusing terms and phrases.
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