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The Head Start NPRM would replace the current Head Start Performance Standards, and nutrition safeguards are on the table. As nutrition experts, CACFP Roundtable breaks down what changes, what stays the same, and why the infrastructure behind nutritious meals matters. Read our full comparison of current standards vs. the proposed rule, get sample comment language, and find two ways to make your voice heard before the October 6 deadline: a quick action and a complete public co

This session, From Insight to Impact - How to Comment, was the last of the CACFP Roundtable's Growing Our Voice series. In this session, we talked about what it looks like to provide public comment, what it means, and the importance of a large volume of comments - especially unique comments. Summary You can watch the 30 minute recording here. Slides can be accessed here. Highly recommend taking the time to listen at minute 15:11 when Lindsay Datlow, PhD, R.D., explains what

USDA FNS published a Request for Information (RFI) in regard to the “Opportunities, Challenges, and Emerging Areas in Statistical Data, Analysis, and Research at the U.S Department of Agriculture This RFI asks for feedback in regard to the data that comes out of the Economic Research Service (ERS), the National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS), and the World Agricultural Outlook Board (OCE-WAOB). As it relates to CACFP, ERS, is the “Recognized Statistical Agency and Uni

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

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

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

Updated: 7/21/2025 " The Administration announced today that the 21 st CCLC funds will be released to state education agencies, allowing...

Updated: 5/22/2025 The House of Representatives passed the reconciliation bill. It is now headed to the Senate. The Senate can/will make...

Updated 4/22/2025: On Friday, April 18th, the National Head Start Association (NHSA) hosted a meeting with over 7,000 individuals in...

You might remember last year, there were four bills (with just two names in the House and Senate) we were excited to advocate for support...

Every year the community comes together to share resources about nutrition and celebrate the impact CACFP makes for children, adults,...

Join us at the CACFP Roundtable by offering your leadership and vision as a Director of our Board. Take part in shaping a better CACFP...

There has been a lot of news and movement since the new administration and Congress has begun their work. The Presidential Administration...

CDSS CACFP Branch Announcement and Guidance After much anticipation, CDSS CACFP Branch has issued a CACFP Bulletin announcing the...

Every August members of Congress return to their home districts from Washington D.C. for the August recess. This is a prime time to...

Last week CACFP Roundtable staff, board of directors, and UCLA interns converged upon California state legislators to educate them about...

May 21st is the day comments are due for the Serious Deficiency Process in CACFP and SFSP proposed rule! We've been publishing a lot of...

We're doing a few blog posts to help you provide your public comment on the proposed rule, Serious Deficiency in the Child and Adult Care...

We're doing a few blog posts to help you provide your public comment on the proposed rule, Serious Deficiency in the Child and Adult Care...

Senate Budget Sub-Committee #3 Health & Human Services Public Comment Template When: Thursday, April 25 @ 9:30am or upon adjournment of...