The purpose of this memorandum is to provide guidance on the use of CACFP funds for training and technical assistance related to promotion of physical activity and limiting the use of electronic media.
This memorandum explains the prohibition on separation by gender during child nutrition program meal service and outlines select circumstances under which gender-based separation may be permissible.
OMB published the Super-Circular at 78 FR 78590 on Dec. 26, 2013, for USDA and other federal grant-making agencies. Section 200.10(a) requires federal agencies to implement the policies and procedures set out in the Super-Circular by promulgating regulations effective Dec. 26, 2014. USDA published such regulations at 2 CFR Parts 400, 415, 416, et al. (79 FR 75981, Dec. 19, 2014).
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 FNA Instruction relevant to local food production and procurement, and includes questions and answers regarding procuring local food for use in the CACFP.
This report includes findings from formative research undertaken to help USDA assist child care providers in following the nutrition, physical activity, and electronic media use recommendations outlined in the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010.
This tip sheet on “Assessing Costs in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)” provides guidance on the process state agencies and sponsors should use when considering proposed uses of the nonprofit food service account funds for CACFP-related costs.
This memorandum provides the information needed to conduct the FY 2015 reallocation of CACFP audit funds.
A Child and Adult Care Food Program handbook.
This rule proposes changes to the meal pattern requirements for the Child and Adult Care Food Program to better align the meal patterns with the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, as required by the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010.