CACFP Meal Services in Head Start Programs
Review these video clips to learn how to implement CACFP, including information about meal patterns, accommodations, how reimbursements are calculated, and creating positive food and eating environments.
Nutrition
Good nutrition is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Eating healthy foods helps pregnant women and children get the nutrients their bodies need to stay healthy, active, and strong. Health managers and program staff can explore resources to support healthy eating habits and find nutrition assistance information to share with families.
Nutrition Building Blocks
Learn important nutrition messages and activities to help young children build a lifetime of healthy eating practices, in this webinar and online course.
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.
Tips for Family Style Dining
Learn the benefits of family style dining and how to support it in an early childhood education program.
Building a Healthy Eating Environment
Learn why it is important to create a positive eating environment. Find out how doing so supports mealtime behavior and picky eaters. It can also support children who experience food insecurity.
Positive Eating Environment Tool
Use this interactive tool to learn about practices programs can use to create a positive eating environment. Find out how to build an eating environment that supports children’s healthy growth and development.
Supporting Healthy Eating at Home
Find out how family mealtime can be an important opportunity to support child development.
Building Healthy Mealtime Habits
Mealtime isn’t all about eating—it’s also a time for families to build healthy habits. Together.
Responsive Feeding Webinars
Three short webinars on responsive feeding and how home visitors can help families make the most of mealtimes.
Healthy Eating: Health Tips for Families
In this fact sheet, find easy tips families may use to help their children learn about nutrition and healthy eating behaviors starting in infancy.