FNS Documents & Resources

Poster showing rules for CACFP Family Style Meals.

Poster showing rules for CACFP Family Style Meals.

FNS has a variety of resources to assist CNP operators in determining how traditional Indigenous foods may contribute toward a reimbursable meal.

A variety of trainings are available on the Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs. Complete the training modules and view recorded webinars to assist in understanding and using the FBG and all its features.

Los consejos para las carnes/sustitutos de carne les ofrecen a los operadores del programa una referencia con información útil y fácil de usar sobre cómo acreditar las carnes/sustitutos de carne e incorporarlas según los requisitos del patrón de comidas. 

Check out the three-part "Crediting Grains in the Child Nutrition Programs", the final three tip sheets of the "Crediting in the Child Nutrition Programs" tip sheet series! Use these as a quick reference and get to know the grains requirements across all the child nutrition programs.

USDA continues to work with state child nutrition agencies to offer flexibilities in response to public health needs while still promoting nutritious meals during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Este seminario web muestra a los operadores del CACFP a planificar desayunos nutritivos y atractivos que cumplan con los requisitos del patrón de comidas del Programa de Alimentos para el Cuidado de Niños y Adultos (CACFP).

This webinar shows CACFP operators how to plan nutritious and appealing breakfasts that meet CACFP meal pattern requirements. 

This tri-fold brochure provides information on the Food Buying Guide for child nutrition programs and suite of related resources.