Step 1: PERFORM QUALITY CHECK
Ensure the resource is relevant and timely. Before submitting:
- Confirm the resource is technically accurate and consistent with current Federal regulations, policies, and memos, if applicable.
- Review all hyperlinks (if included) to verify they work when clicked and take the user to the exact source indicated rather than to a general website.
- Ensure the content is free of grammar and spelling errors. Spell out acronyms and abbreviations the first time they appear in the document.
- Confirm the resource is not a promotion, advertisement, or subscription to a service that requires payment.
Step 2: SUBMIT RESOURCE
The ICN accepts child nutrition program (CNP) guides, handouts, training manuals, presentations, recipes, and links to training webinars, videos, and audio recordings.
You will receive an email confirmation immediately after submitting your resource. Please email cnss@theicn.org if you have not received the notification. Your submission will then be added to the ICN’s internal review process queue.
Step 3: APPROVAL PROCESS
The ICN will review your resource to ensure its relevance and appropriateness for CNP. Additionally, the ICN will check that all hyperlinks are active. You will receive feedback regarding your resource within one to two weeks of the ICN’s receipt. When the volume of submissions is high, this timeframe may be extended.
Step 4: FINAL CNSS POSTING
Once the ICN reviews your resource, you will receive an email notification about its status. Approved resources are automatically posted to the CNSS. You will receive a direct URL to the resource at the email address you provided
If the ICN determines that modifications are needed before posting, you will receive an email with an explanation of the requested revisions and the steps required to proceed.
Occasionally, a resource may be denied posting to the CNSS because it does not meet specified criteria. In such cases, the ICN will email you an explanation for the denial.
*Please click here to download copy of this submission guide.