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.
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.
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.
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.