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Resource | Webinars/Videos Ayude a los niños a aprender a cómo alimentarse por sí mismos

Este video muestra cómo los operadores del CACFP pueden ayudar a los niños de 1 a 2 años a desarrollar habilidades para alimentarse por sí mismos y patrones de alimentación saludables.

12/17/2020
Resource | Webinars/Videos Assist Children in Learning How to Feed Themselves

This video shows how CACFP operators can help toddlers develop self-feeding skills and healthy eating patterns. 

12/17/2020
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Elderly Simplified Application Project

The Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP) is a demonstration project that seeks to increase participation among the elderly low-income population by streamlining the application and certification process.

12/16/2020
Resource | Policy Memos CN - SFSP Monitoring Waiver

Due to the exceptional circumstances of this public health emergency, USDA is establishing a nationwide waiver to support access to nutritious meals while minimizing potential exposure to the novel coronavirus. This waiver applies to the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program.

12/09/2020
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Professional Standards Training Reward Badges

The Guide to Professional Standards for School Nutrition Programs introduces training reward badges – a fun way to promote training and recognize staff who have completed their annual requirements.

 

FNS-303A
12/08/2020
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Professional Standards Training Database

The USDA Professional Standards Training Database  allows school nutrition professionals to search for training that meets their learning needs. The website provides direct access to a wide range of free and low-cost trainings in a variety of formats.

12/07/2020
Resource | Technical Assistance Guide to Professional Standards for School Nutrition Programs

A central resource outlining the USDA Professional Standards requirements for state and local school nutrition professionals.

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12/07/2020
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2020-0187 Implementation of WIC and WIC FMNP Waiver Extension Provisions in the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act

This policy memorandum provides further guidance on the WIC programmatic waivers as authorized under the Continuing Appropriations Act 2021 and Other Extensions Act in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency.

WIC Policy Memo #2021-1
12/03/2020
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2020-0189 Use of Manufacturer-Provided Nutrition Information to Determine WIC Food Item Eligibility

This memorandum provides information to assist WIC state agencies in ensuring WIC supplemental foods on the state approved product list meet the minimum federal nutrition requirements and specifications.

12/03/2020
Resource | Infographics Make Breakfast First Class

This infographic conveys evidence-based data from about the School Breakfast Program and the benefits of eating breakfast.

11/23/2020
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