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Child care/ECE dashboards and CACFP maps
As we all know the Child and Adult Care Food Program doesn't exist in a vacuum. Demographics, challenges, as well as investments, within...

Samantha Marshall
Jan 29, 20242 min read
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Government shut down averted...for now: an update and what a shutdown would mean for CACFP
No Shut Down for Now Yesterday, January 18, Congress voted to pass a continuing resolution, or a stop gap bill, which extends last fiscal...

Samantha Marshall
Jan 19, 20242 min read
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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,...

Samantha Marshall
Jan 12, 20241 min read
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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...

Samantha Marshall
Jan 10, 20242 min read
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3 bills in Congress to strengthen CACFP and better support the programs - they need your support
This fall season was a big deal for CACFP. Why? Even though it's not technically time for movement to improve CACFP through the...

Samantha Marshall
Dec 11, 20234 min read
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Heart of Food with Care: Miren Algorri
Written by Maryam Cheraghi Maryam served as a legislative intern at CACFP Roundtable in 2023 and studied Psychology and Applied...
Maryam Cheraghi
Dec 4, 20236 min read
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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...

Samantha Marshall
Dec 1, 20231 min read
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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
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A THIRD bill was introduced in Congress to strengthen CACFP! This time it's in the Senate
A NEW bill has been introduced in the U.S. Senate called the Child Care Nutrition Enhancement Act. It has the same name and is very...

Samantha Marshall
Nov 15, 20233 min read
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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...

Samantha Marshall
Nov 2, 20231 min read
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Introduced in Congress Today! Bipartisan CACFP legislation that adds an extra meal and more
Today, Representative Bonamici (D-OR) and Representative Molinaro (R-NY) introduced the Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement Act. This...

Samantha Marshall
Oct 26, 20232 min read
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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...

Samantha Marshall
Oct 25, 20232 min read
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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...

Samantha Marshall
Oct 5, 20232 min read
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Introduced to Congress Today! CACFP legislation that eliminates tiering & adds an extra 10¢
Today, Representatives Landsman and Bonamici introduced legislation that speaks to the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and only...

Samantha Marshall
Sep 19, 20232 min read
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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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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...

Samantha Marshall
Aug 30, 20231 min read
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List of emergency shelters in the wake of Tropical Storm Hilary
First, the CACFP Roundtable is sending our best wishes to all those impacted by the hurricane and tropical storm Hilary. Please let us...

Samantha Marshall
Aug 21, 20231 min read
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Join the HSC Health Institute in Santa Rosa this fall
Are you ready to discover a new path to wellness? Register now for the Head Start California Health Institute, a three-day, in-person...

Samantha Marshall
Aug 8, 20231 min read
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Meet Our New Directors
The CACFP Roundtable is thrilled to welcome four new Directors to our Board, all of whom bring a wealth of experience and CACFP expertise to

Elyse Homel Vitale
Aug 1, 20233 min read
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Staying Compliant with CACFP Regulations: Management & Budgeting Plans
My Food Program sponsored an informational webinar about Management and Budgeting plans in the CACFP. Ken Cerini of Cerini & Associates...

Samantha Marshall
Aug 1, 20231 min read
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