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USDA publishes two new studies focused on CACFP and child care participation

Samantha Marshall

Jul 12 min read

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...

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

Samantha Marshall

Feb 121 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...

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Child care/ECE dashboards and CACFP maps

Samantha Marshall

Jan 292 min read

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...

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CN Labels, February menus, and what's new in the food buying guide...

Samantha Marshall

Feb 9, 20232 min read

CN Labels, February menus, and what's new in the food buying guide...

Resources for CACFP sponsors and providers

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Council for a Strong America says policymakers should promote access to child care and afterschool

Samantha Marshall

Sep 8, 20222 min read

Council for a Strong America says policymakers should promote access to child care and afterschool

The Council for a Strong America published the report "Child Care & Afterschool: A Continuum of Care Supporting Two Generations in...

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CACFP Rates: July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023

Samantha Marshall

Jul 22, 20221 min read

CACFP Rates: July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023

Updated 7/25/2022 with Federal Register Link USDA has announced the payment rates for meals and snacks which are in effect from July 1,...

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Keep Kids Fed Act Signed by President!✍️ Takes Effect July 1

Elyse Homel Vitale

Jun 28, 20222 min read

Keep Kids Fed Act Signed by President!✍️ Takes Effect July 1

As expected, over the weekend the President signed Congress's bipartisan Keep Kids Fed Act of 2022 (S. 2089) into law.

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Breaking News! Congress Passes Keep Kids Fed Act 🥳

Elyse Homel Vitale

Jun 24, 20222 min read

Breaking News! Congress Passes Keep Kids Fed Act 🥳

Relief is almost here! CACFP Roundtable celebrates Congress on their bipartisan passage of the Keep Kids Fed Act, HR 8150

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Urgent Action Needed from CACFP Community: Good News from the Hill

Elyse Homel Vitale

Jun 22, 20222 min read

Urgent Action Needed from CACFP Community: Good News from the Hill

CACFP Roundtable commends Congress on their bipartisan effort to ensure children continue to be fed in schools and child care

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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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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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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) 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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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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Make a Call Today for CACFP & Child Care

Elyse Homel Vitale

Jun 9, 20212 min read

Make a Call Today for CACFP & Child Care

CA legislature has finalized a budget, now negotiations turn to the Governor. Make a call today to say CACFP and child care matter!

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