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California CACFP: 2021-22 CACFP Annual Update for Child and Adult Care Centers Now Open!
Email from California Department of Education sent today, 8/2/2021, regarding Annual Applications Update. If you are not receiving these...

Samantha Marshall
Aug 2, 20213 min read


Calling All CACFP Sponsors! Easy Steps to Help Us Mobilize Our CACFP Community
I hope, by now, you've seen something about our CACFP Kid Ambassador Campaign. An effort to share with the nation at large, the direct...

Samantha Marshall
Jul 27, 20212 min read


Ask USDA Now: Submit Questions By This Thursday, 7/29, So You Can Hear the Answers from USDA on 8/3
On August 3, at 1:00 p.m. pacific/4:00 p.m. eastern, USDA, FRAC and the National CACFP Forum will be joining the CACFP Roundtable for a...

Samantha Marshall
Jul 26, 20211 min read


Just for CACFP CDSS Transition Updates: Recording, Slides and Q&A posted here!
Today, we had an informational session with the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), CACFP Branch to learn more about the...

Samantha Marshall
Jul 13, 20211 min read


Higher CACFP Reimbursements for Child Care in California!
Child care providers across California can now reclaim the state-funded reimbursement for meals served through the CACFP

Elyse Homel Vitale
Jul 13, 20211 min read


CDE: 2021–22 Child and Adult Care Food Program Annual Update for Child and Adult Care Centers
This notification was sent out to the CACFP listserv with CDE yesterday July 12th. This Listserv notifies the Child and Adult Care Food...

Samantha Marshall
Jul 13, 20212 min read


CDC Provides Updated COVID-19 Guidance for ECE...including Food Service and Meals
Today, July 9th, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new guidelines for early childhood and K-12 school settings....

Samantha Marshall
Jul 9, 20213 min read


2021-2022 CACFP Rates Have Been Published
Every year in July USDA publishes in the Federal Register the new CACFP reimbursement rates. Read the notice here and see the table...

Samantha Marshall
Jul 7, 20211 min read


CDSS Contact Information for CACFP
Last week the transition we've all been talking about in California - CACFP from CDE to CDSS - happened! The new contact list has been...

Samantha Marshall
Jul 6, 20211 min read


Join the Movement: Be a part of the CACFP Kid Ambassador Campaign
Join the National CACFP Forum and the CACFP Roundtable for the CACFP Kid Ambassador Campaign. Together, we can lift up the voice of...

Samantha Marshall
Jul 6, 20213 min read


Introducing to You the Roundtable CACFP Leaders!
Earlier this spring we announced our CACFP Emerging Leaders nominations. Today, the CACFP Roundtable is thrilled to introduce to you our...

Samantha Marshall
Jun 30, 20213 min read


New Resource for CACFP Snacks!
Are you looking for some Snack Inspiration in your CACFP program? CACFP Sponsors, looking for a new resource to help your providers...

Samantha Marshall
Jun 29, 20211 min read


California's CACFP moves to CDSS in 1 week! Roundtable is here to support.
Discover how the Roundtable is supporting you through the CACFP-CDSS transition

Elyse Homel Vitale
Jun 25, 20211 min read


CA - Sponsors of Family Child Care Homes: Serious Deficiency process letters new contact
Yesterday, the California Department of Education (CDE) sent out an email sharing the new contact information for Serious Deficiency (SD)...

Samantha Marshall
Jun 23, 20212 min read


Virtual Listening Session with USDA: Maximizing the Reach of WIC and Child Nutrition in California
Last week, we partnered with food access advocates across the state of California to discuss with Stacy Dean, Deputy Undersecretary at...

Samantha Marshall
Jun 21, 20211 min read


CDE Provides Q&A Regarding the CACFP Emergency Operating Costs Reimbursement (ECR)
In follow-up to the email titled Emergency Operating Costs Reimbursement (ECR) Programs sent June 7, 2021, the California Department of...

Samantha Marshall
Jun 18, 20215 min read


Say it Louder: 📢 CACFP & Child Care Matter!
Final budget negotiations happening now! Yell it from the rooftops: CACFP & child care matter!!

Elyse Homel Vitale
Jun 18, 20212 min read


Wondering About the Stabilization Grants for Child Care? Three Webinars Coming Your Way
Next week, the National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance is hosting three webinars, one for family child care, one for child...

Samantha Marshall
Jun 17, 20212 min read


Tom Copeland Provides Q&A and Recording to Webinar Addressing #tier1forayear
On June 8th, Tom Copeland, presented a webinar for family child care providers "What the New Food Program Changes Mean to You." This...

Samantha Marshall
Jun 17, 20211 min read


USDA Provides Q&A for Suite of Nationwide Waivers in SY 2021-2022
On June 11th, USDA issued Questions and Answers for Child Nutrition Program Operations in School Year 2021-2022 to clarify questions that...

Samantha Marshall
Jun 15, 20213 min read
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