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Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2016-0041 Optional Best Practices to Further Improve Nutrition in the CACFP

This memorandum outlines best practices and resources to help centers and day care homes implement best practices for updating the meal requirements for the CACFP.

CACFP15-2016
06/30/2016
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2015-0015 Local Foods in the Child and Adult Care Food Program

The purpose of this memorandum is to provide guidance on the incorporation of local foods and agriculture-based curriculum in early childhood education and care settings, clarifies policies in the recently published FNS Instruction relevant to local food production and procurement, and includes questions and answers regarding procuring local food for use in the CACFP.

CACFP11-2015
03/13/2015
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2011-0034 Child Nutrition Reauthorization 2010: Water Availability in the CACFP

The purpose of this memorandum is to provide guidance on the implementation of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010.

CACFP20-2011
05/11/2011
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2011-0027 CACFP Applications

The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 modifies the requirements for the periodic submission of renewal applications by institutions participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program. The purpose of this memorandum is to provide guidance on the implementation of this modification to the CACFP.

CACFP19-2011
04/08/2011
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2011-0026 Carry Over of Unused CACFP Administrative Payments

This memorandum provides guidance on implementation of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010’s provision regarding a FDCH sponsor’s ability to “carry over” a limited amount of unused administrative payments from one year to the next.

CACFP18-2011
04/08/2011
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2011-0024 Transmission of Household Income Information by Tier II Family Day Care Homes in the CACFP

The purpose of this memorandum is to provide guidance on the implementation of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010.

CACFP17-2011
04/07/2011
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2011-0004 CNR 2010: Permanent Agreements in the SFSP and the CACFP

The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 modifies requirements for permanent agreements in the Summer Food Service Program and the Child and Adult Care Food Program. The purpose of this memorandum is to implement these modifications to the SFSP and CACFP.

CACFP07 SFSP03-2011
01/14/2011
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2010-0048 CNR 2010: Administrative Payments to Family Day Care Home Sponsoring Organizations

The purpose of this memorandum is to provide guidance on the implementation of these modifications.

CACFP06-2011
12/22/2010
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2010-0047 CNR 2010: Nationwide Expansion of At-Risk Afterschool Meals in the CACFP

The purpose of this memorandum is to provide guidance on the implementation of this expansion in CACFP.

CACFP04-2011
12/17/2010
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2010-0046 CNR 2010: Elimination of Block Claim Edit Checks in the CACFP

The purpose of this memorandum is to provide guidance on the implementation of these modifications.

CACFP03-2011
12/17/2010
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