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Stunting is a chronic nutritional problem that significantly affects the growth and development of children, particularly those aged 12–59 months. Posyandu cadres play a vital role in assisting parents in providing appropriate feeding practices for their children. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of training using booklet media in improving the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of cadres in stunting-related child feeding assistance. This research employed a pre-experimental one group pretest-posttest design involving 10 Posyandu cadres in the working area of  Health Center. The results of paired t-test and Wilcoxon tests showed significant improvements in knowledge (p = 0.000), attitude (p = 0.000), and practice (p = 0.000) after the intervention. The booklet proved to be an effective educational tool to enhance the capacity of Posyandu cadres. These findings recommend the use of booklets as a sustainable educational strategy in community-based stunting reduction programs.

Stunting is a condition of impaired growth and development in children. It is a social issue that frequently occurs in communities, particularly in developing countries like Indonesia. This research aims to explain the implementation of stunting reduction programs conducted in the Kota Selatan District and to identify the inhibiting factors in the implementation of these programs in Gorontalo City. This study uses a qualitative research method with a descriptive approach, which allows for a more detailed understanding of the issues being examined.Based on the research findings, the stunting prevention and reduction program in the Kota Selatan District has been implemented properly. The program involved cross-sector collaboration, including the district head, the Gorontalo City Health Department, and the Kota Selatan Community Health Center. As of 2024, the number of children experiencing stunting in the district was recorded at 42. However, several factors were identified as problems with effective implementation. These include the lack of community awareness and participation, which hinders program effectiveness, the aid distribution that is not well-targeted and poor coordination and communication between institutions. These factors collectively slow down the stunting program's implementation process.