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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
Oct 4, 20241 min read
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...
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Samantha Marshall
Aug 19, 20241 min read
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...
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Samantha Marshall
Aug 7, 20242 min read
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...
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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 3, 20241 min read
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...
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Samantha Marshall
Jun 3, 20241 min read
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,...
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Samantha Marshall
Jun 3, 20241 min read
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...
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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
Feb 29, 20241 min read
[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...
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Samantha Marshall
Feb 12, 20241 min read
The Walking Classroom: Physical Activity and Learning...hear more about it this month!
CACFP Roundtable is thrilled to host The Walking Classroom this month during a ZOOM meeting. We hope you'll join us to learn more about...
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Samantha Marshall
Jan 12, 20241 min read
CA CACFP Child Care Center Staff: Save the Date for in-person CDSS Training
Save the Date! The California Department of Social Services, Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Branch will be hosting two,...
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Samantha Marshall
Jan 10, 20242 min read
January Resources and Opportunities from the Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN)
Resources/Webinars January 16th: Join our webinar, 'Budgeting on the CACFP, https://icn.ms/3RCly6W where we'll cover best practices for...
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Samantha Marshall
Dec 1, 20231 min read
New From Team Nutrition! Menu Planners for CACFP
USDA FNS Team Nutrition has just released menu planners that will help CACFP centers and family child care providers plan for snacks and...
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Samantha Marshall
Nov 2, 20231 min read
New CACFP Job Post: Child Nutrition Supervisor I at CDSS, Apply by November 7
Child Nutrition Supervisor I at California Department of Social Services Category: Programs / Government Closing Date to Submit...
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Samantha Marshall
Oct 25, 20232 min read
Celebrate Farm to School Month by doing this CA 2023 Farm to CACFP Survey
It's National Farm to School Month! The California Department of Social Services, CACFP Branch is excited to provide additional resources...
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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 15, 20232 min read
Family Child Care Providers throughout CA excited to talk Nutrition, Health,& Wellness @ the Summit
In October almost 100 family child care providers across the state of California are coming together to learn from content experts and...
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Samantha Marshall
Aug 30, 20231 min read
September Webinar Training by ICN with the Roundtable: Foundations for Training Excellence
Professional development is a big part of a successful CACFP program! Many times, you are the one who has to provide that training. CACFP...
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