The Child Nutrition Sharing Site (CNSS) is an online information center providing Child Nutrition Programs (CNPs) with a means for sharing effective resources related to program operation.
CNSS aids in the collection and sharing of state and local resources by providing a centralized place to store, organize, manage, and share knowledge and tools with your peers. This collaboration between the Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN) and United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service (USDA/FNS) gives child nutrition professionals access to resources that support current Federal regulations, policies, and guidance.
The Child Nutrition Sharing Site (CNSS) is an online information center providing Child Nutrition Programs (CNPs) with a means for sharing effective resources related to program operation.
Resource Submission Steps
CNP Operator Resource(s) Submission
State Agency Resource(s) Submission
Resource Submission Steps
For CNP Operators
For State Agencies
FAQs ?
If you have forgotten the username and password to access the State Agency side of the Child Nutrition Sharing Site , please reach out to your individual State Department.
For individual State agency contact information, view the list on the Food and Nutrition Service site.
The Child Nutrition Sharing Site (CNSS) provides access to resources and training materials developed by other organizations for Child Nutrition personnel. CNSS does not develop nor distribute educational materials.
Ordering information for Team Nutrition publications can be found on their Web site. Visit their Resource Library(link is external) and click on the title of interest.
To view Legislation, Regulations, or Policies related to the USDA’s Child Nutrition Programs, please visit the following section of the Food and Nutrition Service Web site: www.fns.usda.gov/school-meals/program-legislation-regulations
The USDA’s Child Nutrition Programs are managed by FNS State agencies. To participate, or to learn more, contact your State agency using the information found at the following link: www.fns.usda.gov/contact-us
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