FNS Documents & Resources

On April 25, 2024, FNS published the final rule, Child Nutrition Programs: Meal Patterns Consistent With the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. This rule includes minor updates to the Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program to better align Child Nutrition Program requirements. These updates represent continued progress toward supporting the nutrition quality of school meals, strengthening the Child Nutrition Programs, and advancing USDA’s commitment to nutrition security. 

This memorandum provides notice to child nutrition program operators regarding Sections 739, 747, 748, 769, and 770 of Division B of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, enacted on March 9, 2024. This memorandum applies to state agencies administering, and local organizations operating, the federal CNPs.

This webinar shows tips for preparing and supporting children, training staff, and meeting CACFP meal pattern requirements to successfully serve meals “family style.” 

Provisions in the final rule that could impact CACFP and/or SFSP.

Este video viene de la lección 7 del kit de Herramientas para el instructor del CACFP. El video ayuda a los proveedores de cuidado infantil a identificar cuándo un bebé está listo según su desarrollo para los alimentos sólidos.

Este video viene de la lección 4 del kit de Herramientas para el instructor del CACFP. El video describe las buenas prácticas para manejar y almacenar la leche materna y la fórmula infantil en un sitio de cuidado infantil.