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Resource | Policy Memos Guidance on Prohibition of Separation by Gender during CNP Meal Service

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.

03/20/2015
Resource | Guidance Documents Office of Management and Budget Super-Circular 2CFR Part 200

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).

03/18/2015
Resource | Policy Local Foods in the CACFP

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.

03/13/2015
Resource | Research and Data | Nutrition Education Formative Research on Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Electronic Media Use in 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.

03/09/2015
Resource Request for Information: Summer Meal Programs Data Reporting Requirements

The purpose of this Request for Information is to help FNS better understand what sponsors and state agencies could regularly report to FNS to more adequately track participation in the summer meal programs. 

03/09/2015
Resource | Policy Memos Assessing Costs in the Summer Food Service Program

This tip sheet  provides guidance on the process state agencies and sponsors should use when considering proposed uses of the nonprofit food service account funds for SFSP-related costs.

02/25/2015
Resource | Policy Memos Assessing Costs in the CACFP

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.

02/25/2015
Resource | Policy Memos Guidance on Reallocation of CACFP Audit Funds

This memorandum provides the information needed to conduct the FY 2015 reallocation of CACFP audit funds.

02/19/2015
Resource | Guidance Documents Serious Deficiency, Suspension, & Appeals for State Agencies and Sponsoring Organizations

A Child and Adult Care Food Program handbook.

02/06/2015
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