2025
November
C.A.R.E.: Week of November 3
- Update: Government Shutdown
- Update: WINS Claim Page Changes – Monthly Participant Eligibility (MPE)
October
S.S.T.A.R.: Week of October 20
- Update: Menus of Flavor Training Opportunity
- Update: Mealtime Memo from the Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN)
- Update: Meal Pattern Minutes from the National CACFP Association
- Update: Family Child Care Mentorship Program from ICN
- Update: Culinary Institute of Child Nutrition Webinar Series
- Update: Fall Virtual Instructor-Led Training From ICN
- Farm to CACFP Corner
- Update: New Farm to CACFP Resources Are Here!
- Important Dates to Remember
C.A.R.E.: Week of October 6
- Update: CACFP New Fiscal Year 2026 (FY 26) Started October 1
- Action Item: Fiscal Year 2026 (FY 26) Renewal was Due September 1
- Update: CACFP Administrative Reviews
- Update: CACFP Monitoring Requirement Reminder
- Update: Are You Ready for Monthly Participant Eligibility (MPE) Tracking and Reporting?
- Update: USDA Program Updates
- Update: Corn Dog Products Recalled
- Important Dates to Remember
September
S.S.T.A.R.: Week of September 22
- Last Chance: Register Now to Power Up Your Afterschool Program!
- Update: Meal Pattern Minute from the National CACFP Association (NCA)
- Update: Mealtime Memo from the Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN)
- Farm to CACFP
- Important Dates to Remember
C.A.R.E.: Week of September 8
- Action Item: Fiscal Year 2026 (FY 26) Renewal Was Due September 1
- Update: FY 26 Changes You Need to Know
- Reminder: Do You Need Help Training New Staff? We Can Help!
- Important Dates to Remember
S.S.T.A.R.: Week of September 3
- Update: Power Up Your CACFP Afterschool Meal Program this Year: Register Now!
- Update: Meal Pattern Minute from the National CACFP Association (NCA)
- Update: Mealtime Memo from the Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN)
- Update: Updated CACFP Resources from Team Nutrition
- Update: Resource Round Up
- Farm to CACFP
- Important Dates to Remember
August
C.A.R.E.: Week of August 18
- Action Item: FY26 Renewal Applications Due September 1
- Update: Cash-in-Lieu (CIL) Rate for 2025–26
- Update: CACFP Annual Training
- Update: Do You Have New Staff with CACFP Administrative Duties?
- Update: FY26 Change from Study Month to Monthly Participant Eligibility
- Important Dates to Remember
July
S.S.T.A.R.: Week of July 28
- Update: New CACFP Resources from Team Nutrition
- Update: Meal Pattern Minute from the National CACFP Association (NCA)
- Update: Mealtime Memo from the Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN)
- Farm to CACFP
- Important Dates to Remember
CNS Special Update: July 25
C.A.R.E.: Week of July 14
- Action Item: FY26 Renewal Opens July 15!- Resource Links Corrected
- Action Item: Complete Annual Training Prior to FY26 Renewal
- Update: Need Help with Your CACFP Budget? Budget Office Hours Now Available
- Reminder: Last Chance to Register for FY26 In-Person Training Opportunities
June
S.S.T.A.R.: Week of June 23
- Sponsor Spotlight: Celebrating Power Up Your Program's First Year
- Update: Mealtime Memo — Cooking with Herbs and Spices
- Update: Meal Pattern Minute from the National CACFP Association (NCA)
- Farm to CACFP
- Important Dates to Remember
C.A.R.E.: Week of June 9
- Action Item: FY26 Renewal Opens July 15!
- Update: USDA Policy Guidance
- Update: FY26 Participant Eligibility Documents Now Available!
- Update: CACFP Change Form
- Update: Recruiting CACFP Advisory Council Members
- Update: OSPI Approval of Sponsor Created Forms & Policies
- Special Farm to CACFP Update: Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) Farm to School Purchasing Grant
- Reminder: Fiscal Year (FY) 25 CACFP Renewal Closes June 30
May
S.S.T.A.R.: Week of May 27
- Sponsor Spotlight: YMCA of Grays Harbor — Powering Up Curiosity with Try Day
- Update: Mealtime Memo — Legumes
- Update: Meal Pattern Minute from the National CACFP Association (NCA)
- Resource Round Up
- Farm to CACFP
- Important Dates to Remember
C.A.R.E.: Week of May 12
- Update: Fiscal Year (FY) 25 CACFP Renewal Closes June 30
- Update: Annual Reconciliation of Bank Account Activity
- Update: USDA Policy Memo SP 11-2025, CACFP 09-2025, SFSP 05-2025 — Using Federal Funds to Purchase Local Foods
April
S.S.T.A.R.: Week of April 28
- Update: Power Up Your Afterschool Program in School Year 2025–26!
- Update: Mealtime Memo
- Update: Meal Pattern Minute from the National CACFP Association (NCA)
- Farm to CACFP
- Important Dates to Remember
C.A.R.E.: Week of April 14
- Update: New OSPI CACFP Specialist
- Update: Income Eligibility Guidelines (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026) Now Available!
- Update: The Basics for Multi-Site Sponsors Training
- Update: CACFP Administrative Review Forms & Resources Now Available
- Update: Save the Date—FY 26 In-Person Annual Training Opportunities
- Update: Learn How to Make More CACFP Trainings Available to Your Staff!
- Reminder: OSPI Appeal Procedures
March
S.S.T.A.R.: Week of March 24
- CACFP Week Highlights!
- Update: Mealtime Memo
- Resource Roundup: Identifying Sugar Limits in the CACFP
- Meal Pattern Minute
- Farm to CACFP
- Important Dates to Remember
CNS Special Update: March 24
- Update: Local Food for Schools and Local Food for Childcare
C.A.R.E.: Week of March 10
- Update: New Building for the Future Flyer Available
- Update: 2024–25 Washington Public School Data for Area Eligibility Report
- Update: OSPI Menu Template Revisions
- Update: WIC Shopping Guide — Breakfast Cereals
- Reminder: CACFP Monitoring Requirements
February
S.S.T.A.R.: Week of February 24
C.A.R.E.: Week of February 10
January
S.S.T.A.R.: Week of January 27
C.A.R.E.: Week of January 13
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