Posts Tagged ‘child nutrition’
Preventing Peanut AllergiesÂ
Did you know that peanuts are one of the nine major food allergens listed by the US Food and Drug Administration. The good news is most babies are not at risk of developing a peanut allergy. Those that are at high-risk of developing an allergy can reduce the risk by up to 86 percent by being introduced to peanut containing-foods early.
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Modernizing the CACFP to Expand Access with Off-Site Monitoring
To ensure the integrity of the CACFP, participating programs must be monitored. Historically, monitoring visits have been conducted on-site, with monitors traveling to each child care program to observe meal service and review records. This process results in increased time and costs for monitoring organizations. Learn how off-site monitoring could benefit and modernize the CACFP.
Read MoreNCA 2023 Advocacy Update
Our team here at the National CACFP Sponsors Association is continuously looking for ways to support and advocate for you! This year, we’ve really ramped up our policy and advocacy work in an effort to expand and improve the CACFP.
Read MoreStaff and Workplace Wellness
In a month known for monsters and candy, the best trick is treating your employees to better health and wellness. Employee wellness opportunities can help staff feel better, live healthier, and be more present for the children in your program. Healthy adults model healthy living for children
Read MoreBest Practices for Determining Proximity of Sites in the SFSPÂ
USDA’s memorandum, SFSP 15-2023, provides best practices for preventing approval of multiple sites serving the same meals at the same time to the same children.
Read MoreSFSP Question and Answer – 2023 RevisedÂ
USDA updated their previous Summer Food Service Program Question and Answer guidance (SFSP 05-2017) in September of 2023.
Read MoreSFSP Unused Reimbursement Guidance
In order to maintain program integrity and proper use of SFSP funds, it is important that both sponsors and state agencies understand what to do when there are remaining, unused funds at the end of the program year. USDA released two pieces of updated guidance regarding unused reimbursement in the SFSP.
Read MoreChild Care Nutrition Enhancement Act
Today, September 19, the Child Care Nutrition Enhancement Act was introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressman Greg Landsman and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici 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
USDA’s Focus on Nutrition Security
Last year, USDA outlined their focus on nutrition security during National Nutrition Month. This month, they’ve released a new video explaining their efforts to promote nutrition security.
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