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Read MoreNationwide Waiver of Monitoring Requirements for Sponsors in the Child and Adult Care Food Program – EXTENSION 
This waiver suspends the CACFP onsite monitoring requirements for all sponsoring organizations.
Read MoreNationwide Waiver of Onsite Monitoring Requirements for State Agencies in the Child and Adult Care Food Program – EXTENSION 3
This waiver suspends the CACFP onsite monitoring requirements for all State agencies.
Read MoreNationwide Waiver of Area Eligibility in the Afterschool Programs and for Family Day Care Home Providers in School Year 2021-2022
Family Day Care Homes will receive Tier I reimbursement for all meals and snacks and At-Risk Afterschool sites will all be reimbursed at the free rate.
Read MoreNationwide Waiver to Allow Specific Meal Pattern Flexibility in the Child and Adult Care Food Program for School Year 2021-2022
This waiver allows for meal pattern flexibility for grains, ounce equivalents and milk.
Read MoreNationwide Waiver to Allow Parents and Guardians to Pick Up Meals for Children for School Year 2021-2022
Local operators may allow parents and guardians to pick up meals on the children’s behalf.
Read MoreNationwide Waiver of Meal Times for School Year 2021-2022
Under this waiver, CACFP operators in States that elect to be subject to this waiver may serve meals outside of the standard meal times.
Read MoreNationwide Waiver to Allow Non-Congregate Meal Service for School Year 2021-2022
This waiver allows CACFP program operators to provide non-congregate meals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreNCA Endorses The Access to Healthy Food for Young Children Act of 2021
NCA is pleased to see many of its policy priorities addressed in this bill.
Read MoreUSDA Announces Child Nutrition Nationwide Waivers for School Year 2021-2022
To support successful school reopening, and to promote afterschool and child care, FNS announces a new suite of Child Nutrition Program nationwide waivers and flexibilities.
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