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Procuring Local Meat, Poultry, Seafood, Game, and Eggs
This memo clarifies the regulatory requirements related to food safety and answers specific questions related to local meat, poultry, seafood, game, and eggs.
Read MoreHmong Reflections on the CACFPÂ
This article by the Hmong American Farmers Association presents highlights of Hmong in-home early care providers’ feedback on the benefits of enrollment, recommendations on how CACFP could work best for them and suggestions for improvement to the program.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Mixing Cereals
Can you mix a high-sugar cereal with a low-sugar cereal, and have the average meet the CACFP sugar limits?
Read MoreFree Webinar Take Action: The Importance of Advocacy in the CACFP ($)
Join us to learn how to advocate for the CACFP and explore tools and resources to effectively communicate the importance of your work. Gain insights on raising awareness and highlighting the invaluable role of the CACFP within communities.
Read MoreCACFP Underutilized and Unequally Accessed
A study was published in September of 2023 to assess the extent and reasons for the operation of the CACFP’s among licensed child care centers in order to identify opportunities for expanding CACFP nutrition support. The study found that the CACFP is underutilized and that there is unequal access in certain states and regions.
Read MoreSenate Partner Bill: Child Care Nutrition Enhancement Act
The Child Care Nutrition Enhancement Act was introduced in the Senate by Senator Casey to permanently:
• Increase reimbursement rates by 10 cent for each meal and snack
• Eliminate the tiering of family day care homes
• Allow family day care home providers to claim their own children’s meals for reimbursement
• Shift the calculation of family child care homes’ reimbursement from “food at home” to “food away from home” to align with centers
Scholarships Available for #NCNC24!
We are thrilled to offer 7 scholarships for the 2024 National Child Nutrition Conference in-person in Orlando, Florida. We will also be awarding 8 additional scholarships to attend the conference virtually.
Read MoreOff-Site Monitoring Waiver: Oregon Case Study
USDA has the authority to waive on-site monitoring requirements for the CACFP. State Agencies can submit a 12(l) waiver application to USDA in order to allow for off-site monitoring flexibilities in their state. Oregon was the first state to submit an application and the first state to be approved! Read about their approved waiver.
Read MoreThe CACFP Strengthens the Child Care Infrastructure
The CACFP serves millions of children and adults in care and supports thousands of child and adult care providers nationwide. The support from the CACFP helps struggling providers to keep costs low and increase the competitiveness of their small businesses.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Age for Choking Risk
At what age are children at a higher risk for choking?
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