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If you've been curious about how H.R. 1 (the Big Beautiful Bill Act) might impact the Child and Adult Care Food Program, FRAC is hosting a webinar on Thursday this week. See below. H.R. 1 is the bill passed in July that creates major cuts in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid across the nation. This bill, which is in the first stages of implementation, decreases access to SNAP and Medicaid while creating tough decisions for funding state governm

CACFP, Food Access and the Government Shutdown. An opportunity to talk to community members.

Access the recording and resources from our Government Shutdown & CACFP and Food Access discussion with experts and community members across the nation.

Our communities are facing uncertainty and hardship in a number of ways. As the November 1 date approaches, states and CACFP operators still don’t have clear guidance or understanding of what to expect. In response, CACFP Roundtable and National CACFP Forum  are hosting a pop-up Zoom meeting to come together in community. This gathering is a space for CACFP sponsors, sites, operators, and partners to: Hear from anti-hunger advocates to understand what’s happening and support

We have reached day 27 of the government shutdown, and according to news reports, there doesn't seem to be an end in sight. First SNAP This weekend, USDA FNS announced in a memo that they do not have the funds to pay the states for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It will be the responsibility of the state governments to cover the expense of these crucial benefits for some of our most vulnerable populations. In previous shutdowns, if states did cover t

On October 21st, the Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN) will be hosting CACFP: Mealtime Chats: Fostering Healthy Habits and Nutrition Education . Attendees will get to consider meaningful conversations during daily routines and mealtime discussions. The October Mealtime Memo is about Introducing Solid Foods To Infants . When to introduce solid foods How to introduce solid foods Foods to introduce Foods to avoid introducing Tips to reduce the risk of choking The CACFP Family

The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a program that exists in the broader context of care settings. Humans come to the settings and humans provide the services in the settings, including healthy CACFP meals. Many of the humans in these settings, whether it's staff, providers, or the families themselves, are immigrants. This year, the Presidential Administration has issued a number of Executive Orders and has since taken actions to make our communities feel fearfu

You may have noticed that the links to Spanish resources on federal websites, including Team Nutrition, no longer work. On March 1, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order Designating English as the Official Language of the United States . On July 14, 2025, the Justice Department released guidance on how to implement this Executive Order. It is time for us to come together and share resources in other languages that our agencies may have access to or have downloaded.

If you are subscribed to any emails or watch the news, you most likely know that the government has officially shut down in response to...

we maintain CACFPJobs.org as a free resource for our community—a space where organizations can share CACFP-related job openings and professionals can explore new opportunities in the field

It's Family, Friend, and Neighbor Appreciation Week , and the CACFP Roundtable is joining Home Grown and many other partner organizations...

Each month, the Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN) publishes a Mealtime Memo focused on different topics and connects them directly to...

California Department of Social Services CACFP Branch has published the fiscal year 2025 through 2026 state meal reimbursement rates,...

Updated 9/3/2025 Update: As Politico states it "USDA has quietly extended the public comment period for its reorganization plan to...

Register now for Head Start California’s Health Institute, taking place November 3–5, 2025 , at the beautiful and historic Hayes Mansion...

The long-awaited Cash in Lieu rates have been published in the Federal Register and on USDA FNS website . "Notice is hereby given that...

The Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN) is hosting a free webinar on August 19th at 3 p.m. Eastern focused on CACFP: Innovative Menu...

In July of 2025 the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), led by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., published a notice with a major...

Last week, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, announced a USDA Reorganization Plan . Overall, they plan to close several D.C. area offices...

Good news came out of the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) for our Head Start community! Acknowledging the great impact...