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Samantha Marshall
5 days ago3 min read
Los Angeles County Wildfires: CACFP Flexibilities and Other Resources
Our communities have been deeply impacted by the wildfires, winds, and power outages over the last week. The CACFP Roundtable is here for...
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Samantha Marshall
Dec 5, 20243 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...
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Samantha Marshall
Nov 5, 20241 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...
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Samantha Marshall
Jul 10, 20242 min read
USDA Publishes CACFP Reimbursement Rates
Today, the USDA FNS published in the federal register the 2024-2025 CACFP reimbursement rates. The rates for the CACFP are adjusted each...
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Samantha Marshall
Jul 3, 20241 min read
New research brief explores perspectives on the Child and Adult Care Food Program’s serious deficiency process
New research brief explores perspectives on the Child and Adult Care Food Program’s serious deficiency process The federal Child and...
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Samantha Marshall
Jul 1, 20242 min read
USDA publishes two new studies focused on CACFP and child care participation
In June 2024, USDA published two studies. CACFP Family Day Care Home Participation Study CACFP Participation Among U.S. Child Care...
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Samantha Marshall
May 30, 20243 min read
Geographic preference aka procuring local foods to become easier in child nutrition programs
You may have heard about the latest final rule published in April by USDA called the Child Nutrition Programs: Meal Patterns Consistent...
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Samantha Marshall
May 29, 20242 min read
Nominate an outstanding child nutrition professional (CACFP that's you!) to be an inspiration to others!
The Institute of Child Nutrition has an opportunity for you share your inspiring stories and practical tips on their Child Nutrition on...
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Samantha Marshall
Mar 11, 20242 min read
Happy CACFP Week: Celebrating CACFP, Celebrating You!
CACFP week is a time to celebrate and elevate the program's impact on children and adults in care settings. It's also time to celebrate...
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Samantha Marshall
Mar 7, 20241 min read
Call for Presentation Proposals are Open for the Annual CACFP Conference
We're excited to receive your conference presentation proposal for the Annual CACFP Conference! The conference is in Universal City, CA...
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Samantha Marshall
Feb 21, 20242 min read
USDA Publishes Proposed Rule: Serious Deficiency Process in the CACFP and Summer Food Service Program
Today, USDA FNS published the proposed rule"Serious Deficiency Process in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and Summer Food...
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Samantha Marshall
Jan 19, 20242 min read
Government shut down averted...for now: an update and what a shutdown would mean for CACFP
No Shut Down for Now Yesterday, January 18, Congress voted to pass a continuing resolution, or a stop gap bill, which extends last fiscal...
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Samantha Marshall
Nov 15, 20233 min read
A THIRD bill was introduced in Congress to strengthen CACFP! This time it's in the Senate
A NEW bill has been introduced in the U.S. Senate called the Child Care Nutrition Enhancement Act. It has the same name and is very...
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Samantha Marshall
Oct 26, 20232 min read
Introduced in Congress Today! Bipartisan CACFP legislation that adds an extra meal and more
Today, Representative Bonamici (D-OR) and Representative Molinaro (R-NY) introduced the Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement Act. This...
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Samantha Marshall
Oct 5, 20232 min read
Research Brief: FCC Providers need more funding to provide healthy meals in CACFP
Our community knows how impactful CACFP meals are for children in care settings. They are healthy and many times are the only meals the...
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Samantha Marshall
Sep 19, 20232 min read
Introduced to Congress Today! CACFP legislation that eliminates tiering & adds an extra 10¢
Today, Representatives Landsman and Bonamici introduced legislation that speaks to the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and only...
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Samantha Marshall
Aug 21, 20231 min read
List of emergency shelters in the wake of Tropical Storm Hilary
First, the CACFP Roundtable is sending our best wishes to all those impacted by the hurricane and tropical storm Hilary. Please let us...
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Samantha Marshall
Aug 8, 20231 min read
Join the HSC Health Institute in Santa Rosa this fall
Are you ready to discover a new path to wellness? Register now for the Head Start California Health Institute, a three-day, in-person...
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Samantha Marshall
Jul 12, 20232 min read
56 national organizations urging Congress to extend the Keep Kids Fed Act (KKFA)
CACFP Roundtable is among 56 national organizations urging Congress to extend the Keep Kids Fed Act (KKFA) meal reimbursement increases...
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Samantha Marshall
Jul 7, 20231 min read
2023-2024 CACFP Reimbursement Rates have been published
Below is the table of reimbursement rates from the Federal Register.Vol. 88, No. 129, Friday, July 7, 2023. Rates are effective as of...
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