Posts Tagged ‘Early Care and Education’
Leveraging CACFP for Farm to ECE
When combined, the CACFP and Farm to Early Care Education (Farm to ECE) activities can have an extraordinary impact on children, child care providers, and local communities. FRAC’s report aims to support child care providers to access CACFP and utilize it for eligible Farm to ECE activities by highlighting the mutually beneficial synergy between these initiatives.
Read MoreAge-Appropriate Kitchen Tasks
Kids can help out in the kitchen as early as 2 years old. Our partners at the Home Baking Association outline age-appropriate kitchen tasks.
Read MoreSummer EBT Benefit Levels
FNS published a memo that outlines 2024 Summer EBT benefit levels for all states and Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs) operating the program, including the District of Columbia and U.S. Territories.
Read More12 Nutrient Dense, Shelf-Stable Foods
It’s helpful to have a mix of fresh, frozen, canned and packaged foods in your kitchen for all of your cooking and eating needs. Our partners at the International Food Information Council (IFIC) spotlighting twelve nutrient-dense, shelf-stable foods to include on your shopping list. These foods in particular can help reduce the frequency of your grocery trips and can decrease food waste.
Read MoreUpdated Instructions for the SAE Recovery Process and SAE Financial Status Report
USDA released CACFP guidance for state agencies on changes to SAE funds and how they are tracked and reported.
Read MoreRace, Ethnicity, and Culture Resources
As a child care provider, you likely serve children of many different backgrounds. It’s not only important for children to learn about different races, ethnicities, and cultures, but it is also crucial for you to understand how to properly teach them about these topics.
Read MoreSFSP 2024 Reimbursement Rates
The USDA has released the SFSP reimbursement rates for 2024.
Read MoreRural Designations in the Summer Meal Programs
USDA released a guidance memo explaining the revised definition of rural created in the interim final rule on the SFSP non-congregate option.
Read MoreSponsor Spotlight: Christina Flythe of the Child Care Council of Suffolk
Christina Flythe is the Health and Nutrition Director at the Child Care Council of Suffolk which sponsors over 270 family and group child care homes. Learn why she thinks they are a successful sponsor and get tips that might be helpful to you.
Read MoreJanuary Policy Update
Since our last policy updated, there has been new legislation introduced, waivers approved, guidance released, as well as an Interim Final Rule for SFSP rural, non-congregate feeding. There have also been multiple research papers published regarding the CACFP. Check out the recent policy updates below!
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