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November 20th FRAC Webinar: H.R.1: Protecting Progress in the Child Nutrition Programs
If you've been curious about how H.R. 1 (the Big Beautiful Bill Act) might impact the Child and Adult Care Food Program, FRAC is hosting a webinar on Thursday this week. See below. H.R. 1 is the bill passed in July that creates major cuts in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid across the nation. This bill, which is in the first stages of implementation, decreases access to SNAP and Medicaid while creating tough decisions for funding state governm

Samantha Marshall
Nov 181 min read
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Recording & Resources: Pop-Up Government Shutdown and CACFP
Access the recording and resources from our Government Shutdown & CACFP and Food Access discussion with experts and community members across the nation.

Samantha Marshall
Oct 313 min read
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October CACFP Nutrition Education Resources from ICN
On October 21st, the Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN) will be hosting CACFP: Mealtime Chats: Fostering Healthy Habits and Nutrition Education . Attendees will get to consider meaningful conversations during daily routines and mealtime discussions. The October Mealtime Memo is about Introducing Solid Foods To Infants . When to introduce solid foods How to introduce solid foods Foods to introduce Foods to avoid introducing Tips to reduce the risk of choking The CACFP Family

Samantha Marshall
Oct 171 min read
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Family, Friend, & Neighbor Caregivers: Ideas for engaging and enrolling on the Food Program (CACFP)
It's Family, Friend, and Neighbor Appreciation Week , and the CACFP Roundtable is joining Home Grown and many other partner organizations...

Samantha Marshall
Sep 98 min read
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ICN Mealtime Memo: Gluten-Free Diets and YouTube Channel with CACFP 101 Trainings
Each month, the Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN) publishes a Mealtime Memo focused on different topics and connects them directly to...

Samantha Marshall
Sep 31 min read
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You're Invited! Head Start California Health Institute 2025
Register now for Head Start California’s Health Institute, taking place November 3–5, 2025 , at the beautiful and historic Hayes Mansion...

Samantha Marshall
Aug 182 min read
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CACFP Roundtable urges the Department of Health & Human Services to withdraw Notice re: PRWORA Interpretation of "Federal Public Benefit"
In July of 2025 the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), led by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., published a notice with a major...

Samantha Marshall
Aug 111 min read
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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
Apr 223 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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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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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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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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Upcoming Events and Learning Opportunites for Family Child Care Providers in CACFP
There's so much to share for family child care providers at the moment, we thought we'd put it all in one place! These opportunities...

Samantha Marshall
Aug 7, 20242 min read
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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...

Samantha Marshall
Jul 3, 20241 min read
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CDSS CACFP Branch is offering an in-person CACFP Meal Pattern Crediting Academy
The community has been asking for some in-person trainings and CDSS CACFP Branch is answering that request with six in-person trainings...

Samantha Marshall
Jul 3, 20241 min read
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Nutrition education resources: healthy snack ideas, standardizing recipes, & family style meal service
Healthy Snack Ideas! The June 2024 Mealtime Memo focuses on ways to prepare and serve healthy snacks to children. Think about variety,...

Samantha Marshall
Jun 3, 20241 min read
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CA CDSS CACFP Branch Email Updates
You can subscribe to CDSS CACFP Branch's Listerv and see previous emails here. It is worth noting that the emails now note the intended...

Samantha Marshall
Jun 3, 20241 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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[Recording & Resources] The Walking Classroom: The Physical, Cognitive, & Behavioral Benefits
The Walking Classroom joined us this week to share the benefits of their enrichment and educational program. Debra shared how the podcast...

Samantha Marshall
Feb 29, 20241 min read
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