Wisconsin Child & Adult Care
Food Program Updates

Read our update articles to stay aware of changes to the Food Program. Find out about upcoming workshops and other wellness opportunities. Contact your sponsor if you need more details.

Maintain nutritious meal service in your child care by making sure you follow updated regulations. The USDA continues to look at recommendations for making meals healthier for children, and more improvements will be coming. Your sponsor will let you know about any changes to the Meal Patterns, and you can also read about changes here. Check this page for upcoming training sessions your sponsor has scheduled.

CACFP Federal Rates of Reimbursement

 

August 17th, 2025

The USDA has adjusted the national payment rates for meals and snacks served in the CACFP to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index.  

The DPI has revised Guidance Memorandum 2 and C (FDCH): CACFP Reimbursement Rates to reflect these adjustments. The new reimbursement rates are effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.

Child and Adult Care: GM 2: CACFP Reimbursement Rates - Effective July 1, 2025.

Family Day Care: GM C: CACFP Reimbursement Rates - Effective July 1, 2025.

CACFP agencies can now submit claims online. For DPI’s CACFP Claim Submission Deadlines visit Claim Submission Deadlines.

Other Articles

 

NCA: Virtual Training Offerings

 

CACFP Records or Food Loss due by Flooding

 

Sweet Changes Ahead: Preparing for CACFP’s New Sugar Rules

 

NCA: Meal Pattern Minute Reminder

 

CACFP Federal Rates of Reimbursement

 

Upcoming NCA Events & Trainings

 

Comment Requested – Serious Deficiency Process in the CACFP

 

Updates to Nutrition Requirements in CACFP

You must be a licensed or certified child care provider to apply. Learn more.

Upcoming Events

 

2026 National Conference

April 13 - 17, 2026  •  8 AM - 5 PM

NCA is headed to Las Vegas in 2026. Plan to join us April 13-17 for training, networking, and more! 

Ready to start making plans? Check out their schedule of events and travel information on the conference website

Registration for the 2026 National Child Nutrition Conference will open October 15, 2025. Visit the conference registration page for more details regarding rates.