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We took CACFP to the California state capitol!

Last week CACFP Roundtable staff, board of directors, and UCLA interns converged upon California state legislators to educate them about...

Samantha Marshall

May 30, 20241 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...

Samantha Marshall

May 30, 20243 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...

Samantha Marshall

May 29, 20242 min read

Save the Date! 2024 Family Child Care Nutrition, Health, and Wellness Summit

This year, back by popular demand, is the Family Child Care Nutrition, Health, and Wellness Summit! Our inaugural event last year was a...

Samantha Marshall

May 21, 20242 min read

[Take Action] It's time to comment on the Serious Deficiency proposed rule and you can use CACFP Roundtable's response for guidance

May 21st is the day comments are due for the Serious Deficiency Process in CACFP and SFSP proposed rule! We've been publishing a lot of...

Samantha Marshall

May 17, 20244 min read

Provide public comment confidently! Recording and Resources: Serious Deficiency, what you need to know to comment

Make the Serious Deficiency process better, comment on the proposed rule and be confident! Resources here.

Samantha Marshall

May 10, 20242 min read

[SD Discussion Prompt #3] Required immediate suspension for false claims

We're doing a few blog posts to help you provide your public comment on the proposed rule, Serious Deficiency in the Child and Adult Care...

Samantha Marshall

May 5, 20242 min read

[SD Proposed Rule Discussion Prompt #2] Is it a Middle Step? Triggering determination would be a serious management problem with path to full correction

We're doing a few blog posts to help you provide your public comment on the proposed rule, Serious Deficiency in the Child and Adult Care...

Samantha Marshall

May 2, 20242 min read

[SD Proposed Rule Discussion Prompt #1] Making the determination: the five criteria and the removal of the lists of serious deficiencies

USDA FNS released the proposed rule, Serious Deficiency in the Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program in...

Samantha Marshall

Apr 29, 20244 min read

Action Alert: 4/25 Food with Care is being heard by the CA Senate Budget Subcommittee 3 - provide your public comment

Senate Budget Sub-Committee #3 Health & Human Services Public Comment Template When: Thursday, April 25 @ 9:30am or upon adjournment of...

Samantha Marshall

Apr 24, 20242 min read

Am I going to get in trouble? Perspectives of serious deficiency in the CACFP heard in the Deliberative Forum + proposed rule information

Last month the CACFP community came together to discuss how serious deficiency works in their current CACFP world and how elements of the...

Samantha Marshall

Apr 23, 20243 min read

Basics on the CN Labels and Reducing Added Sugars: April resources from the Institute of Child Nutrition

Happy Springtime! This month the Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN) is hosting a CACFP 101 webinar called Basics of Child Nutrition...

Samantha Marshall

Apr 8, 20241 min read

Thoughts about Serious Deficiency in CACFP? Join us on March 27th for an important conversation to guide public comment to USDA

Deliberative Forum #2: Serious Deficiency in the CACFP Date: March 27, 2024 (member meeting open to all) Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m....

Samantha Marshall

Mar 14, 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

Child Care Organizations & Advocates Urge State to Seek Flexibilities to Modernize CACFP, Improve Access to Nutritious Meals, & Create a More Sustainable Nutrition Program

CACFP Roundtable with 77 organizations sent a letter to Governor Newsom and State Leaders imploring the state of California to submit a...

Samantha Marshall

Mar 6, 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...

Samantha Marshall

Feb 29, 20241 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...

Samantha Marshall

Feb 21, 20242 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...

Samantha Marshall

Feb 12, 20241 min read

Sign-on to show your support for a remote monitoring waiver for CACFP in California

CACFP Roundtable has written a letter to urge the Governor and state leaders for the state agency to write and submit to USDA FNS the...

Samantha Marshall

Feb 6, 20241 min read

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We took CACFP to the California state capitol!

Geographic preference aka procuring local foods to become easier in child nutrition programs

Nominate an outstanding child nutrition professional (CACFP that's you!) to be an inspiration to others!

Save the Date! 2024 Family Child Care Nutrition, Health, and Wellness Summit

[Take Action] It's time to comment on the Serious Deficiency proposed rule and you can use CACFP Roundtable's response for guidance

Provide public comment confidently! Recording and Resources: Serious Deficiency, what you need to know to comment

[SD Discussion Prompt #3] Required immediate suspension for false claims

[SD Proposed Rule Discussion Prompt #2] Is it a Middle Step? Triggering determination would be a serious management problem with path to full correction

[SD Proposed Rule Discussion Prompt #1] Making the determination: the five criteria and the removal of the lists of serious deficiencies

Action Alert: 4/25 Food with Care is being heard by the CA Senate Budget Subcommittee 3 - provide your public comment

Am I going to get in trouble? Perspectives of serious deficiency in the CACFP heard in the Deliberative Forum + proposed rule information

Basics on the CN Labels and Reducing Added Sugars: April resources from the Institute of Child Nutrition

Thoughts about Serious Deficiency in CACFP? Join us on March 27th for an important conversation to guide public comment to USDA

Happy CACFP Week: Celebrating CACFP, Celebrating You!

Call for Presentation Proposals are Open for the Annual CACFP Conference

Child Care Organizations & Advocates Urge State to Seek Flexibilities to Modernize CACFP, Improve Access to Nutritious Meals, & Create a More Sustainable Nutrition Program

[Recording & Resources] The Walking Classroom: The Physical, Cognitive, & Behavioral Benefits

USDA Publishes Proposed Rule: Serious Deficiency Process in the CACFP and Summer Food Service Program

The Walking Classroom: Physical Activity and Learning...hear more about it this month!

Sign-on to show your support for a remote monitoring waiver for CACFP in California

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