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Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
2024 - 06
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Alaska Department of Education and Early Development
Division of Finance and Support Services
Child Nutrition Programs
P.O. Box 110500
Juneau, AK 99811 |
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USDA Policy, Information, and Implementation Memos |
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Sponsoring organizations and institutions are required by regulation to keep Bulletins, Instructions, and USDA Policy Memorandums for reference and to apply immediately the appropriate instruction to agency programs. Call Child Nutrition Programs if you need further clarification.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is still receiving comments on the Proposed Rule entitled "Serious Deficiency Process in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)” in the Federal Register. These changes aim to improve consistency in the serious deficiency process within and across States and strengthen program integrity.
The proposed rule can be viewed here: Federal Register Notice
Written comments must be received on or before May 21, 2024 to be assured of consideration.
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Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments.
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Mail: Send comments to: Navneet Kaur Sandhu, Program Integrity and Innovation Division, USDA Food and Nutrition Service, 1320 Braddock Place, Alexandria, VA 22314.
USDA will make the written comments publicly available on the internet via https://www.regulations.gov.
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Additional Topics
Participating in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)
With summer just around the corner, you may already be thinking about your operations during the summer months. You may even be thinking of participating in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).
SFSP was established to ensure that low-income children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. Free meals that meet Federal nutrition guidelines are provided to all children at approved SFSP sites in areas with significant concentrations of low-income children.
Please note that only CACFP institutions which have sufficient changes in their activities or enrollment or develop a separate food service program for children who are not enrolled in their CACFP, and meet SFSP eligibility criteria, may be approved to participate in SFSP.
Because most at-risk programs do not receive reimbursement during the summer, CACFP operators that run At-Risk Afterschool Care programs may also choose to participate in SFSP. They can convert to SFSP and serve the same children that they serve during the regular school year.
Institutions which are approved for both CACFP and SFSP (with the exception of CACFP at-risk sites) must ensure that the same children are not served meals in both programs, and separate records must be kept for each program. These institutions are not allowed to switch back and forth between participation in CACFP and SFSP to serve the same children.
However, CACFP institutions which have not substantially changed their program activities or have not significantly increased their enrollment may not be approved to participate in SFSP. In addition, it is recognized that CACFP institutions are set up to provide organized and structured activities to enrolled children as well as providing a food service. Therefore, it is reasonable that such institutions should remain in CACFP.
For additional information, please view Page 11 of the SFSP Administration Guide.
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Tax Information for Family Day Care Home Providers
Since it is tax season, day care home providers may be looking for resources to answer their tax-related questions.
Page 14 of the IRS’ 2023 Publication 587 (irs.gov) states that:
If you provide food for your daycare recipients, do not include the expense as a cost of using your home for business. Claim it as a separate deduction on your Schedule C (Form 1040). You can never deduct the cost of food consumed by you or your family. You can deduct as a business expense 100% of the actual cost of food consumed by your daycare recipients (see Standard meal and snack rates, later, for an optional method for eligible children) and generally only 50% of the cost of food consumed by your employees. For more information on meals that meet these requirements, see Meals in chapter 2 of Pub. 15-B, Employer's Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits.
If you deduct the actual cost of food for your daycare business, keep a separate record (with receipts) of your family's food costs.
If you are a sponsoring organization of family day care homes (FDCH), you can also refer your providers to Revised Proclamation 2003-22 for additional information. Please note that the standard meal rates published in the revised proclamation are no longer current.
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Webinars
Basics of Child Nutrition Labels and Product Formulation Statements
Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN)'s webinar will explore best practices and valuable tips for effectively navigating Child Nutrition (CN) labels and product formulation statements (PFS). Gain insight into deciphering these labels and how they can help you during food product selection and menu planning in the CACFP.
This webinar is on April 16, Tuesday, 11:00 am Alaska.
Age-Defying Flavors: Adapting Recipes for Older Adults
May is Older Americans Month. Join the National CACFP Sponsors Association (NCA) to discover how to adapt CACFP recipes to align with the changing needs and tastes of older adults. Gain insights into modifying recipes to cater to their distinct taste profiles and nutritional needs, ensuring meals that are both satisfying and health-supportive for our revered community members.
This webinar is on May 8, Wednesday, 10:30 am Alaska.
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New Foods in the Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs
The Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs (FBG) is the go-to resource for determining the amount of food to purchase and the contribution that foods make toward meal pattern requirements. New food yield data continues to be added, with the latest additions being USDA Foods canned mixed fruit and canned beef, smoked salmon fillet, cactus fruit (prickly pear), purple rice, instant long grain brown rice, and quick cooking medium grain brown rice. Check out the latest additions to the Tool menu: the Ounces to Pounds Calculator and When to Use a Preparation Yield flow chart.
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April is National Brunch Month
National Brunch Month might prompt you to start incorporating breakfast ideas into your lunch menus.
Quiche Florentine: Here's a good addition to any breakfast, lunch, or brunch. Find the recipe for children ages 3-5 from the NCA.
If you are looking for more information on serving quiches and other mixed dishes, check out Meal Pattern Minute.
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Team Nutrition Resources
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Contact Us
Program Manager
Program Coordinator (USDA Foods, TEFAP, FFVP)
Program Coordinator (School Meals)
Program Coordinator (CACFP)
Grants Administrator
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Program Specialist (SFSP)
Program Coordinator (Farm-to-School)
Education Program Associate II (Special Milk Program)
Education Program Assistant (USDA Foods, TEFAP)
Education Program Assistant (CACFP, SFSP)
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USDA Nondiscrimination Statement (English)
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
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mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
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fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
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email: program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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