Policy
2021-2022 CACFP Reimbursement Rates
The 2021-2022 CACFP Reimbursement Rates have been published in the Federal Register.
Read MorePreviously Issued Q&As Relating to Operation of the Child Nutrition Programs: Updated for School Year 2021-2022Â
Clarification on questions related to CACFP operations during School Year 2021-2022 and updates on previous Q&As from Calendar Year 2020 are provided in this memo.
Read MoreUSDA Publishes Federal Register Notice for Public Input on Racial Justice and Equity
Submit your comments to USDA by July 15th.
Read MoreQ&A – Child Nutrition Program Operations in School Year 2021-2022
This memorandum provides Q&As related to the Nationwide Waivers released for School Year 2021-2022.
Read MoreQ&A – Reimbursement for Meals and Snacks Served to Young Adults in CACFP
This memorandum includes questions and answers to provide clarification to State agencies, emergency shelters, and emergency shelters that operate at-risk after school care centers regarding meals and snacks served to young adults in the CACFP.
Read MorePolicy Rescission: Collection of Race and Ethnicity Data by Visual Observation and Identification
Visual observation and identification by CACFP institutions and facilities and SFSP sponsors is no longer an allowable practice for program operators to use during the collection of race or ethnicity data.
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.
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