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Karen Madamba

Jun 16, 20226 min read

Heart of Food with Care: Laura Diaz

For the second post in the blog series "Heart of Food with Care," we introduce Laura Diaz, a family child care provider.

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NEW USDA Q&A: Race and Ethnicity Determination in CACFP and SFSP

Samantha Marshall

Jun 14, 20221 min read

NEW USDA Q&A: Race and Ethnicity Determination in CACFP and SFSP

On June 13th, 2022, USDA FNS shared with state agencies questions and answers regarding the 2021 Collection of Race and Ethnicity Data by...

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Add CACFP to the Narrative of the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health

Samantha Marshall

Jun 14, 20221 min read

Add CACFP to the Narrative of the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health

The White House is taking steps to eradicate hunger and dietary issues that are pervasive in our country. They're listening to everyone....

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USDA: Extend Area Eligibility Waiver for CACFP

Elyse Homel Vitale

Jun 9, 20221 min read

USDA: Extend Area Eligibility Waiver for CACFP

Now is not the time to strip away funding and resources from child care providers, afterschool programs, and the children and families they

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This Might Be Our Last Chance! Support for Food with Care

Elyse Homel Vitale

Jun 6, 20223 min read

This Might Be Our Last Chance! Support for Food with Care

We've been told decisions about the final state budget are happening RIGHT now and if Food with Care is to get funded this year, we need you

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Heart of Food with Care: Rhanda Ferro Jackson

Karen Madamba

Jun 6, 20226 min read

Heart of Food with Care: Rhanda Ferro Jackson

The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) must do more to meet the needs of child care providers and the children in their care.

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Your Stories: The Heart of Food with Care

Karen Madamba

Apr 27, 20223 min read

Your Stories: The Heart of Food with Care

Your experiences are the most powerful support that can push Food with Care through the legislature. Lead the charge. Have your voice heard.

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Food with Care (SB 1481) Needs Your Support to Pass Senate Appropriations

Samantha Marshall

Apr 27, 20222 min read

Food with Care (SB 1481) Needs Your Support to Pass Senate Appropriations

(Original post by Jared Call, Nourish California, April 21, 2022. Posted here with permission.) Now that SB 1481 (Becker): Food with Care...

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Food with Care (SB 1481) Jumps another Hurdle - More Success!

Elyse Homel Vitale

Apr 25, 20222 min read

Food with Care (SB 1481) Jumps another Hurdle - More Success!

Last week, Food with Care (SB 1481) was heard by the Senate Human Services Committee. Senator Becker, Kameron Mims-Jones with Nourish CA, an

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Show Your Support for Food with Care Today as we head into our next hearing!

Samantha Marshall

Apr 12, 20224 min read

Show Your Support for Food with Care Today as we head into our next hearing!

We’ve been sending you a lot of opportunities to support Food with Care, Senate Bill (SB) 1481. This is the California bill that would...

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Clarification for CA Sponsors of Family Child Care Homes re: Permanent Agreement with Provider

Samantha Marshall

Apr 8, 20221 min read

Clarification for CA Sponsors of Family Child Care Homes re: Permanent Agreement with Provider

There was some confusion among CACFP Sponsors of Family Child Care Homes about the updated "Form DCH 16 Permanent Agreement Between a...

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Food with Care (SB 1481) Passes Senate Ed Committee with Bipartisan Support!

Samantha Marshall

Mar 31, 20222 min read

Food with Care (SB 1481) Passes Senate Ed Committee with Bipartisan Support!

Passed with Bipartisan Support! Yesterday, Food with Care (SB 1481) was heard by the Senate Education Committee. Senator Becker explained...

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Elyse Homel Vitale

Mar 30, 20223 min read

Food with Care Public Hearing

It's time to show your support again! On Wednesday (March 30), the California Senate Education Committee will take up SB 1481, Food with...

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Action Alert:Submit a letter to support free meals for kids in child care and fair pay for providers

Samantha Marshall

Mar 16, 20221 min read

Action Alert:Submit a letter to support free meals for kids in child care and fair pay for providers

SB 1481 (Becker) is headed to its first hearing in the Senate Education Committee. This urgent bill will provide free daily meals to...

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Volunteer to engage with us to make it possible for free meals for kids in child care throughout CA

Samantha Marshall

Mar 11, 20222 min read

Volunteer to engage with us to make it possible for free meals for kids in child care throughout CA

Curious about the state legislative policy process? Do you want to help us educate (which is different from lobbying) our state...

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Samantha Marshall

Mar 9, 20221 min read

Tell Congress to Extend the Waivers

In order for USDA to continue to provide flexibilities to CACFP and other child nutrition programs, Congress needs to extend their...

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Submit your comments in support of Food with Care via email!

Samantha Marshall

Mar 7, 20222 min read

Submit your comments in support of Food with Care via email!

Email the state legislature to support free meals for kids in child care and fair compensation for child care providers

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In the News: CA Preschoolers Would Get Free Breakfast And Lunch Under New Bill

Elyse Homel Vitale

Mar 4, 20221 min read

In the News: CA Preschoolers Would Get Free Breakfast And Lunch Under New Bill

CACFP Roundtable's Samantha Marshall was recently quoted speaking in support of SB 1481 Food with Care.

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Hearing Tomorrow: Free Meals for Kids, Fair Pay for Child Care!

Elyse Homel Vitale

Mar 2, 20222 min read

Hearing Tomorrow: Free Meals for Kids, Fair Pay for Child Care!

Time to show your support for Food with Care at the March 3 Senate Budget Hearing

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Senator Josh Becker Introduces Statewide Bill to Provide Free Meals to Children in Child Care

Samantha Marshall

Feb 28, 20223 min read

Senator Josh Becker Introduces Statewide Bill to Provide Free Meals to Children in Child Care

Senator Josh Becker Introduces Statewide Bill to Provide Free Meals to Children in Child Care and Eliminate Child Care Pay Penalty...

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