The aim of this research is to analyze the empowerment of stunting cadres in early detection in Ampana sub-district, Tojo Una Una regency. The research method is qualitative research with a case study approach. This research was conducted in October-December 2024. There were 16 informants, consisting of: 11 posyandu cadres as key informants, 5 supporting informants: head of community health center, nutrition officer, village head, village head and sub-district head. Data collection techniques used in-depth interviews and analyzed using Nvivo12 plus for windows.

The research results found that there were 3 main themes, namely theme 1, a comprehensive approach (implementation of stunting data collection) consisting of 2 sub-themes: steps for stunting data collection and factors that influence the accuracy of stunting data. Theme 2 community empowerment (implementation of stunting prevention), consists of 2 sub-themes: factors that influence stunting prevention, stunting prevention coordination system. Theme 3 program integration (implementation of stunting socialization), consists of 4 sub-themes: counseling at posyandu, existence of youth posyandu, cross-sector collaboration, home visits.

The conclusion of this research is that a comprehensive approach (implementing stunting data collection), community empowerment (implementing stunting prevention), program integration (implementing stunting socialization) can improve the quality of posyandu cadre empowerment. It is hoped that the relevant government parties (village, sub-district, sub-district and community health center governments) can facilitate various programs carried out by posyandu cadres and improve the welfare of posyandu cadres in the form of incentives so that stunting prevention can be implemented smoothly.