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Today, April 10th, two important CACFP bills were re-introduced in Congress. The Child Care Nutrition Enhancement Act and Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement work together to provide much-needed improvements for the CACFP and address challenges faced by CACFP operators.
USDA has requested comments on their proposed rule for the Serious Deficiency process for CACFP and SFSP. They need your feedback to help them determine what changes to make!
On March 20, 2023, the Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement Act was introduced in the Senate by Senator Bob Casey (PA) This legislation would allow providers who are open for more than 8 hours to be reimbursed for an additional meal.
The Child Care Nutrition Enhancement Act was introduced in the Senate by Senator Casey to permanently:
⢠Increase reimbursement rates by 10 cent for each meal and snack
⢠Eliminate the tiering of family day care homes
⢠Allow family day care home providers to claim their own childrenâs meals for reimbursement
⢠Shift the calculation of family child care homes’ reimbursement from “food at home” to “food away from home” to align with centers
On October 26, 2023 the Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement Act was re-introduced in the House of Representatives by Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) and Congressman Marc Molinaro (R-NY). This legislation would allow providers who are open for more than 8 hours to be reimbursed for an additional meal.
Today, September 19, the Child Care Nutrition Enhancement Act was introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressman Greg Landsman and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici to permanently:
⢠Increase reimbursement rates by 10 cent for each meal and snack
⢠Eliminate the tiering of family day care homes
⢠Allow family day care home providers to claim their own childrenâs meals for reimbursement
As of June 30, 2023, the Keep Kids Fed Act (KKFA) has expired. However, NCA continues to advocate for the extension of these crucial provisions. NCA has signed a letter with other national organizations urging congress to extend the KKFA for another year.
During the entire month of August, every congressional representative will be back in their home state. Donât miss this opportunity to advocate for CACFP! Showcasing your program is one of the most impactful ways to advocate for the CACFP. Invite your elected officials to visit your site in August.
Based on feedback from our members, NCA has developed model comments to help you provide feedback to USDA about the Proposed Rule regarding changes to meal patterns to be consistent with the 2020 DGAs.
States, US Territories and local authorities can bring recognition to the importance of the CACFP and its stakeholders by proclaiming the 3rd week of March as CACFP Week.
Comments are requested regarding the collection of information for the Special Milk Program for Children. Comments regarding this information collection received by August 24, 2022, will be considered.
Chairman Robert C. âBobbyâ Scott (VA-03) and Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) announced the Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids Act as the Child Nutrition Reauthorization Bill of the House Committee on Education and Labor.
TAKE ACTION NOW to support increased reimbursement for CACFP and the extension of the area eligibility waiver for family childcare homes. Call your Senators TODAY, then call your House Member and urge them to âVote Yesâ on the Keep Kids Fed Act, which will provide much-needed relief to providers and families across the country
As the first step in the development process of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030, the USDA is releasing proposed scientific questions for public comment.
Please add your organization name to our national, state and local sign-on letter.
Current and Former CACFP-participating daycare homes are asked to provide feedback. Deadline: February 28, 2022
Show your organizationâs support for an additional/meal or snack in a full day of care as well as other policy priorities.
Submit your comments to USDA by July 15th.
NCA is pleased to see many of its policy priorities addressed in this bill.
Members of the CACFP Community were invited to share their experiences, ideas, and thoughts about how USDA can help serve adults in the CACFP.
USDA Request for Information: Grain-Based Desserts & High-Protein Yogurt
On December 26, 2024, the USDA Food and Nutrition Service released a request for information (RFI) to help inform future policy, guidance, and technical assistance related to grain-based desserts and high-protein yogurt crediting in Child Nutrition Programs (CNPs). This is not a proposed rule, USDA is simply seeking additional information before moving forward with any rulemaking or future policy decisions.