Sunshine Connections

05/31/2026

Make vegetable crediting in the a little easier to navigate.

This USDA Crediting Vegetables Tip Sheet breaks down what counts and how to confidently serve vegetables that meet meal pattern requirements - a quick, practical resource to help you stay on track and simplify your planning.

Download the tip sheet and take the guesswork out of vegetable crediting at https://www.cacfp.org/assets/pdf/USDA+FNS+-+Crediting+Vegetables+Tip+Sheet+9-16-24+cacfp.org/

05/14/2026

Milk regulation changes coming soon for the CACFP!

USDA released a final rule that allows whole and reduced-fat (2%) milk to be offered to participants ages two and up in the CACFP, National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), and Special Milk Program (SMP).

This rule does not require CACFP operators to offer whole and reduced-fat milk but allows operators the flexibility to offer these types of milk to participants two and up if it makes sense for their program. The rule will be effective June 8, 2026.

Read more about this final rule on our blog: https://www.cacfp.org/2026/05/08/final-rule-expanding-fluid-milk-options-in-cnps/

05/08/2026

✨ Happy Child Care Provider Appreciation Day✨

To our amazing Child Care Providers — thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the love, patience, and care you show each and every day. You’re more than just caregivers — you’re teachers, cheerleaders, boo-boo fixers, and magic-makers🩷

We are so grateful to get the opportunity to work with you and for everything you do — today and always. You truly make a difference. 🌟

04/27/2026

04/20/2026

04/09/2026

The Kansas Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for Kansas licensed early child care providers to receive agriculture education curriculum and resource kits to teach children about Kansas fruit and vegetable production. While teaching the curriculum, early child care providers and...