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New research brief explores perspectives on the Child and Adult Care Food Programโs serious deficiency process
New research brief explores perspectives on the Child and Adult Care Food Programโs serious deficiency process The federal Child and...

Samantha Marshall
Jul 3, 20241 min read
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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...

Samantha Marshall
Jul 1, 20242 min read
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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...

Samantha Marshall
May 30, 20243 min read
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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...

Samantha Marshall
May 29, 20242 min read
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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...

Samantha Marshall
Mar 11, 20242 min read
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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...

Samantha Marshall
Mar 7, 20241 min read
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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...

Samantha Marshall
Feb 21, 20242 min read
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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...

Samantha Marshall
Jan 19, 20242 min read
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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...

Samantha Marshall
Nov 15, 20233 min read
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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...

Samantha Marshall
Oct 26, 20232 min read
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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...

Samantha Marshall
Oct 5, 20232 min read
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Introduced to Congress Today! CACFP legislation that eliminates tiering & adds an extra 10ยข
Today, Representatives Landsman and Bonamici introduced legislation that speaks to the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and only...

Samantha Marshall
Sep 19, 20232 min read
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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...

Samantha Marshall
Aug 21, 20231 min read
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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...

Samantha Marshall
Aug 8, 20231 min read
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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...

Samantha Marshall
Jul 12, 20232 min read
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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...

Samantha Marshall
Jul 7, 20231 min read
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CA: Warrants for CACFP 2023 claims submitted on or after June 7, 2023 should anticipate delays
Many of you already know this, it is an annual process but in case you didn't the State Controller's Office (SCO) end-of-year process can...

Samantha Marshall
May 26, 20232 min read
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We're seeking proposals to present at our 32nd Annual CACFP Conference!
Be a speaker and bring your expertise, leadership, and experiences to the 32nd Annual CACFP Conference in Long Beach. Submit a proposal...

Samantha Marshall
Apr 21, 20232 min read
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New USDA FNS proposed rule impacts CACFP in a few ways and USDA Webinar Recording
Updated: 3/7/23 with link to recording of webinar Earlier this month USDA FNS published a proposed rule generally focused on "school...

Samantha Marshall
Feb 27, 20233 min read
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USDA Memos address the end of the public health emergency for CACFP
On February 15, 2023, USDA published two memos 1) regarding the end of offiste monitoring and 2) regarding emergency shelter...

Samantha Marshall
Feb 17, 20231 min read
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