CACFP Meal Services in Head Start Programs
This webinar offers resources and information on how to implement CACFP in your program and summarizes the requirements for recordkeeping and reimbursement of meals and snacks.
Guidance for Implementing the Child and Adult Care Food Program Meal Patterns
This resource provides guiding questions and tips to support implementation of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) meal patterns in early childhood programs. It also identifies the Head Start Performance Standards (HSPPS) that support CACFP meal pattern requirements.
Providing Meal and Nutrition Services During COVID-19
This webinar discusses best practices to combat food insecurity during COVID-19 and features experts from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Center on Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety.
Responding to Food Insecurity During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Food insecurity has worsened during the pandemic. Head Start and Early Head Start programs are encouraged to continue being creative and innovative in meeting children’s nutritional needs.
Child and Adult Care Food Program
These resources will help Head Start staff implement CACFP nutrition standards in their programs.
Family Style Meals
Learn more about family style meals and how they can help young children make healthy food choices and develop social skills.
Tips for Family Style Dining
Learn the benefits of family style dining and how to support it in an early childhood education program.