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Off-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?
Read More#NCNC24 Registration Now Open!
Registration is now open for the 2024 National Child Nutrition Conference. This year we’re hosting our premier event in Orlando, Florida, and we can’t wait to see you there.
Read MoreCrediting Traditional Indigenous Foods in Child Nutrition Programs
This memorandum provides guidance to Indigenous communities on incorporating traditional Indigenous foods that meet CNP meal pattern requirements and includes an updated and expanded list of traditional Indigenous foods that credit the same as similar foods currently listed in the Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs (FBG).
Read MoreNovember Virtual Events
Check out these virtual events coming up at NCA!
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Granola Bars
Are granola bars creditable in the CACFP?
Read MoreEarly Childhood Nutrition Improvement Act of 2023Â
On October 26, 2023 the Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement Act was re-introduced in the House of Representatives by Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) and Congressman Marc Molinaro (R-NY). This legislation would allow providers who are open for more than 8 hours to be reimbursed for an additional meal.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Sugar Limits in Breakfast Cereal
What are the sugar limits for breakfast cereals in the CACFP?
Read MoreWebinar: Phrases that Help and Hinder
On November 1st, join NCA’s Nutrition Education Specialist, Isabel Ramos-Lebron as she joins experts from the National Pork Board to present this webinar that will help create healthy habits.
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