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Head Start, Early Head Start, and the CACFP meals served to children in these programs need your help
Updated 4/22/2025: On Friday, April 18th, the National Head Start Association (NHSA) hosted a meeting with over 7,000 individuals in...

Samantha Marshall
4 days ago3 min read
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Share your CACFP experiences, expertise, and resources at the 34th Annual CACFP Conference
You're Invited CACFP Roundtable is now seeking proposals for workshop presentations at our 34th Annual CACFP Conference . You are invited...

Samantha Marshall
4 days ago1 min read
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4 Bills Reintroduced in Congress to Strengthen CACFP
You might remember last year, there were four bills (with just two names in the House and Senate) we were excited to advocate for support...

Samantha Marshall
Apr 113 min read
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Meet the CACFP Family Child Care Steering Committee Leading the Community of Wellness!
One year ago, this group of women chose to volunteer their time to create a space for family child care providers to join together over...

Samantha Marshall
Mar 197 min read
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Federal Policy Updates: What We Know Today
Updated 3/14/2025 The Senate voted to pass the Continuing Resolution today, March 14, 2025. This will stop the potential of a government...

Samantha Marshall
Mar 124 min read
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We're Hiring! Seeking a Qualified Consultant
We encourage applications from individuals who are eager to learn, self-driven and autonomous, quick to synthesize information, and enjoy wo

Elyse Homel Vitale
Mar 112 min read
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It's National Nutrition Month & CACFP Week is coming...
Every year the community comes together to share resources about nutrition and celebrate the impact CACFP makes for children, adults,...

Samantha Marshall
Mar 32 min read
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Plan Out your CACFP Learning for the Year
Don't miss out on all our wondering learning opportunities this year, all of which are specially curated for our CACFP Community.

Elyse Homel Vitale
Feb 251 min read
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Seeking New Directors for the CACFP Roundtable Board
Join us at the CACFP Roundtable by offering your leadership and vision as a Director of our Board. Take part in shaping a better CACFP...

Elyse Homel Vitale
Feb 251 min read
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Take Action Opportunities for SNAP and Head Start
There has been a lot of news and movement since the new administration and Congress has begun their work. The Presidential Administration...

Samantha Marshall
Feb 203 min read
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Original Federal Grant and Loan Pause Memo Rescinded
When we emailed the community yesterday , there was still a sense of panic and uncertainty around the Office of Management and Budget's...

Samantha Marshall
Jan 291 min read
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California: Registration open for 2025 Child Care Meal Quality and Nutrition & Physical Activity Forums
CDSS CACFP Branch and the WestEd Center for Family Centers have announced that registration is open for the 2025 Child Care Meal Quality...

Samantha Marshall
Jan 241 min read
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Los Angeles County Wildfires: CACFP Flexibilities and Other Resources
Updated 1/29/2025 to include the waivers to enable grab-and-go meals through CACFP. Our communities have been deeply impacted by the...

Samantha Marshall
Jan 154 min read
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2 USDA Studies: Characteristics of the Adult and Emergency Shelter Components
The CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) is comprised of several different service areas that we lovingly refer to as "components"...

Samantha Marshall
Jan 73 min read
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CACFP operators need an additional meal and Sponsors of homes are experiencing challenges: Two research briefs
CACFP Roundtable has been working with the  Nutrition Policy Institute out of the University of California Agriculture and Natural...

Samantha Marshall
Dec 5, 20243 min read
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Virtual/Remote Monitoring Waiver for Sponsors of Homes Approval and Guidance in CA
Good news for sponsors of family child care homes in California! On October 28th, CDSS CACFP Branch published guidance for Onsite...

Samantha Marshall
Nov 5, 20241 min read
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New Study: CACFP Family Child Care Home Providers' Perceptions of Impacts of Increased Meal & Snack Reimbursement during Pandemic
CACFP Roundtable loves research about CACFP. It serves as a pillar for advocacy, something for us to not conjecture or say we heard...

Samantha Marshall
Oct 4, 20241 min read
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Remote/Virtual Monitoring Waiver Open to Apply for In California
CDSS CACFP Branch Announcement and Guidance After much anticipation, CDSS CACFP Branch has issued a CACFP Bulletin announcing the...

Samantha Marshall
Aug 27, 20242 min read
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Announcing! CACFP Leadership Institute
updated 11/5/2024 CACFP Roundtable has heard from the community that there is a need for leadership growth opportunities throughout the...

Samantha Marshall
Aug 27, 20241 min read
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Upcoming Webinar: Active Play with Mixed Age Groups
Do you work with mixed-age groups or support those who do? This webinar is for you ! Nemours: Healthy Kids, Healthy Futures, is joining...

Samantha Marshall
Aug 19, 20241 min read
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