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One-Time Funding for Head Start Programs to Enhance Nutrition Services from the Administration for Children & Families
Good news came out of the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) for our Head Start community! Acknowledging the great impact...

Samantha Marshall
Jul 29, 20251 min read


FY 25-26 CACFP Reimbursement Rates Released by USDA FNS
Child and Adult Care Food Program: National Average Payment Rates, Day Care Home Food Service Payment Rates, and Administrative...

Samantha Marshall
Jul 24, 20251 min read


Meet Our New Directors
The CACFP Roundtable is thrilled to welcome two new Directors to our Board, bringing a wealth of experience and CACFP expertise to the CACFP

Elyse Homel Vitale
Jul 22, 20252 min read


Budget Reconciliation: no direct threat to CACFP but families and providers in the community would suffer
Updated: 5/22/2025 The House of Representatives passed the reconciliation bill. It is now headed to the Senate. The Senate can/will make...

Samantha Marshall
May 16, 20254 min read


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
Apr 22, 20253 min read


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
Apr 22, 20251 min read


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 11, 20253 min read


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 19, 20257 min read


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 12, 20254 min read


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 11, 20252 min read


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 3, 20252 min read


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 25, 20251 min read


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 25, 20251 min read


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 20, 20253 min read


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 29, 20251 min read


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 24, 20251 min read


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 15, 20254 min read


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 7, 20253 min read


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


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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