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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

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

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

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

You're Invited CACFP Roundtable is now seeking proposals for workshop presentations at our 34th Annual CACFP Conference . You are invited...

Don't miss out on all our wondering learning opportunities this year, all of which are specially curated for our CACFP Community.

CDSS CACFP Branch and the WestEd Center for Family Centers have announced that registration is open for the 2025 Child Care Meal Quality...

We gathered some resources and webinars for you! Institute of Child Nutrition Mealtime Memo - November 2024: Reducing Salt Intake ( You...

The community has been asking for some in-person trainings and CDSS CACFP Branch is answering that request with six in-person trainings...

Chop Chop Family's featured recipe this month is One-Ingredient Banana Ice Cream! A yummy recipe for the warm summer months. My Plate's...

Healthy Snack Ideas! The June 2024 Mealtime Memo focuses on ways to prepare and serve healthy snacks to children. Think about variety,...

You may have heard about the latest final rule published in April by USDA called the Child Nutrition Programs: Meal Patterns Consistent...

Resources/Webinars January 16th: Join our webinar, 'Budgeting on the CACFP, https://icn.ms/3RCly6W where we'll cover best practices for...

USDA FNS Team Nutrition has just released menu planners that will help CACFP centers and family child care providers plan for snacks and...

It's National Farm to School Month! The California Department of Social Services, CACFP Branch is excited to provide additional resources...

In October almost 100 family child care providers across the state of California are coming together to learn from content experts and...

Kids Gardening has been hosting a series of webinars focused on culturally inclusive teaching in the garden. This month (tomorrow!) it is...

Resources for CACFP sponsors and providers

Update about Nutrition Editions. Special message for our Roundtable Members...

Crediting milk resources for CACFP