Posts Tagged ‘Early Care and Education’
Updated 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!
Read MoreInterim Final Rule: SFSP Rural Non-Congregate Option
USDA recently released a rule that allows non-congregate meal service to be used in the SFSP to help provide children in rural areas with equitable access to nutritious food.
Read MoreImplementation Guidance for the Rural Non-congregate Option
USDA released a memo that highlights key information on the new regulatory requirements for non-congregate summer meal service in rural areas.
Read MoreNearly 21 Million Children Expected to Receive New Grocery Benefit This Summer
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that 35 states, all five U.S. territories, and four tribes plan to be the first to launch the new, permanent summer grocery benefits program for children – known as Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer – in summer 2024.
Read MoreIdentifying Whole Grain-Rich Foods
Whole grains are an essential part of a healthy diet, which is why the CACFP meal pattern requires that at least one serving of grains per day be whole grain-rich (WGR). Our partners at ICN have tips to help you use the food package to determine which foods are WGR and how to avoid the pitfalls of confusing terms and phrases.
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