National Drinking Water Alliance
- May 31, 2018
Join the 30 Day Water Challenge for Early Care and Education
Water: it’s great for physical, oral and cognitive health. The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) beverage requirements support this healthy habit. This 30 Day Water Challenge is designed to support child care providers in meeting those requirements. As of October 2017, CACFP-program providers must go beyond simply making water available and must also proactively offer drinking water. For more information about the requirements, click to read the 2016 memo from the USD
National Drinking Water Alliance
- May 21, 2018
Federal Funds for Lead Testing, Water Infrastructure & Lead Reduction
The FY18 Omnibus spending bill passed in Congress on March 26 included $20 million for a voluntary program to test school and childcare drinking water for lead. These funds were authorized by Section 2107 in the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act of 2016 (Public Law 114-322). WIIN, sponsored by Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), was enacted Dec. 11, 2016 and signed by President Obama on Dec. 16, 2016. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the administ
National Drinking Water Alliance
- May 14, 2018
What Should Babies Drink?
When it’s time to drink something more than breastmilk or formula, plain water is best for babies. Learn more with a new video from 1,000 Days about introducing water to babies. Nutrition during a child’s early years has lifelong impacts, but more than half of mothers say they receive mixed messages about what food and beverages to provide their young children. 1,000 Days has created a series of 12 bite-sized (and oh-so-cute!) videos about what, when and how to feed infants
