Policy
Questions and Answers Regarding the 2022 Infant Formula Shortage
The ongoing infant formula shortage due to supply chain issues, which worsened due to a major formula recall in February 2022, has left many CACFP operators concerned about access to formula and their options for safely feeding infants in their care. Food and Nutrition Service has developed the following Questions and Answers to support CACFP operators and their families during the infant formula shortage.
Read MoreTake Action Today – Support the Keep Kids Fed Act
TAKE ACTION NOW to support increased reimbursement for CACFP and the extension of the area eligibility waiver for family childcare homes. Call your Senators TODAY, then call your House Member and urge them to “Vote Yes” on the Keep Kids Fed Act, which will provide much-needed relief to providers and families across the country
Read MoreCollection of Race and Ethnicity Data by Visual Observation and Identification in CACFP– Questions and Answers
This memorandum provides clarification on questions
related to the collection of race or ethnicity data now that
visual identification of race and ethnicity is no longer an
allowable practice in the Summer Food Service Program
(SFSP) and Child and Adult Care Food Program
(CACFP).
Flexibilities for Summer 2022 and School Year 2022-23
FNS is offering a suite of operational flexibilities that will be available to child nutrition programs for summer 2022 and school year 2022-23.
Read MoreArea Eligibility for Summer 2022 and School Year 2022-2023
This memo provides guidance to State agencies as they transition from COVID-19 nationwide waivers related to establishment of area eligibility in the child nutrition programs, including CACFP, for summer 2022 and school year 2022-2023. Child Adult Care Food Program operators must use data from October 2019, unless the National School Lunch State agency elects a month other than October to establish area eligibility.
Read MoreUpdated Nondiscrimination Statement and “And Justice for All” Poster
Effective May 5th, 2022, USDA released updated Nondiscrimination Statement Guidance. As a result of recent Supreme Court decision, State agencies and program operators must use the new updated nondiscrimination statement and new “And Justice for All” poster.
Read MoreUSDA Seeks Public Comment on Questions for Future Dietary Guidelines
As the first step in the development process of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030, the USDA is releasing proposed scientific questions for public comment.
Read More2022 NCNC USDA Policy Update
During the 2022 Child and Nutrition Conference, the USDA held a policy update session.
Read MoreNational CACFP Week Recognized in Congressional Resolution
Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) and Don Young (R-AK) introduced a bipartisan resolution that will honor caregivers and their efforts to reduce hunger by recognizing National CACFP Week 2022, which is celebrated March 13-19.
Read MoreNCA Joins other Nationwide Organization to Request for the Extension of USDA Nationwide Waiver Authority
The extension of the waivers is needed to continue to provide the needed flexibilities to support providers and sponsors during this ongoing pandemic.
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