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Partial Government Shutdown: CACFP Funded through Sept. 2026
Updated 2/5/2026 The government reopened on February 3, 2026, when a bi-partisan funding bill was passed and signed by President Trump. Members of Congress took out the funding of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as there was wide disagreement about increasing funding for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). DHS is flat-funded for the next two weeks as Members of Congress in both chambers attempt to come to an agreement about ICE funding and rules. The

Samantha Marshall
Feb 22 min read


Research shows that higher reimbursements equal better food budgets and quality meals in CACFP for family child care providers
The CACFP Roundtable collaborated with researchers at the Nutrition Policy Institute (NPI), University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR), and the University of California, Berkley, to understand and document the impact of the Tier I for all and additional 10-cent per meal policy choices that Congress made during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis and recovery. The temporary policy changes and anticipation of them going away created a real-world and natural ex

Samantha Marshall
Dec 12, 20254 min read


Pop-up Zoom Meeting: Breakout and talk with the CACFP community about how the government shutdown is impacting your communities and programs
CACFP, Food Access and the Government Shutdown. An opportunity to talk to community members.

Samantha Marshall
Nov 3, 20252 min read


CACFPJobs.org: A Community Resource for Job Seekers and Employers
we maintain CACFPJobs.org as a free resource for our community—a space where organizations can share CACFP-related job openings and professionals can explore new opportunities in the field

Elyse Homel Vitale
Sep 17, 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


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


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


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


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


Remote/Virtual Monitoring Waiver Open to Apply for In California
CDSS CACFP Branch Announcement and Guidance After much anticipation, CDSS CACFP Branch has issued a CACFP Bulletin announcing the...

Samantha Marshall
Aug 27, 20242 min read


Announcing! CACFP Leadership Institute
updated 11/5/2024 CACFP Roundtable has heard from the community that there is a need for leadership growth opportunities throughout the...

Samantha Marshall
Aug 27, 20241 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...

Samantha Marshall
Aug 7, 20242 min read


CACFP Roundtable Member Meetings for 2024-2025 are ready for registration!
A big part of what we do at the CACFP Roundtable is bring community members together to problem solve, share tips, best practices,...

Samantha Marshall
Jul 31, 20242 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 11, 20241 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...

Samantha Marshall
Mar 11, 20242 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...

Samantha Marshall
Mar 7, 20241 min read


A look back at the 32nd Annual CACFP Conference and the Family Child Care Provider Summit
A month ago the CACFP community came together to learn, strategize, build relationships, and take a break from the day-to-day at the...

Samantha Marshall
Nov 16, 20233 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...

Samantha Marshall
Sep 15, 20232 min read
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