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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
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
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
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
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[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
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[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
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[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
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[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
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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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