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Resource | Research and Data Characteristics of Adult Day Care Centers that Participate in CACFP

Adult day care centers have been eligible to participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) since 1987. The objective of this study is to better understand key characteristics of adult day care centers participating in CACFP.

12/03/2024
Resource | Technical Assistance 2023 Farm to School Census FAQs

The 2023 Farm to School Census Findings FAQs addresses commonly asked questions about the Farm to School Census.

10/15/2024
Basic page Area Eligibility Mapper for CACFP and Summer Meals

This map displays census data and can be used for tiering of participating CACFP day care homes and eligibility of SFSP summer sites.

10/03/2024
Basic page CACFP Best Practices

The CACFP meal patterns lay the foundation for a healthy eating pattern for children and adults in care. USDA also developed optional best practices that build on the meal patterns and highlight areas where centers and day care homes may take additional steps to further improve the nutritional quality of the meals they serve.

08/26/2024
Resource | Training and Outreach Implementation Timeline for Updated Nutrition Requirements in CACFP & SFSP

Provisions in the final rule that could impact CACFP and/or SFSP.

04/24/2024
Resource | Training and Outreach What You Can Do To Help Prevent Wasted Food

This booklet discusses ways to reduce, recover, and recycle food before it goes to waste. Get ideas for your school by reading tips for school nutrition professionals, teachers, parents, students, and school administrators.

04/12/2023
Resource | Policy Memos Determining Area Eligibility Based on School Data

This memorandum provides guidance on using school data when determining area eligibility for purposes of the child nutrition programs in instances where school attendance areas may not accurately reflect the population of the school for which eligibility data is being used. 

11/23/2012
Page updated: October 14, 2021