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Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
2024 - 10
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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.
Final Rule on Partnerships With Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations
On July 1, 2024, the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) distributed initial guidance on implementation of the final rule Partnerships With Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations, 89 FR 15671. FNS included in that distribution guidance and a model written notice to beneficiaries, released by the USDA Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (OASCR).
Message for Religious Schools: This message is to inform you that USDA’s Notice to Beneficiaries and Prospective Beneficiaries guidance/material is hereby retracted as to religious schools and institutions. As appropriate, we will send you USDA’s forthcoming clarification of this guidance/material. If you have any questions, please contact eed.cnp.cacfp@alaska.gov.
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Additional Topics
Thank you very much for attending training this summer. We look forward to a fruitful year working with you!
 School districts, head starts, and at-risk sites who do not have to complete an OMER are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.
Please note that we are still working on certificates of participation. We hope to distribute those towards the end of the month.
Free Resources for Small Businesses
The Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides resources, advice, and assistance that help small businesses grow and create measurable economic impact throughout Alaska. Assistance is provided by experienced business advisors and experts through on-site and/or online interactions or training, and at no cost to clients.
 The SBDC has a very large selection of workshops on different topics and they are offered on demand via webinars or in person. The following workshops specific to child care are available for on demand viewing:
Starting a Child Care Business in Alaska
Creating Financial Projections for Your Child Care Business
Whether you're starting a new business, running an existing business, or a sponsor looking for information to share with your family day care home providers, the SBDC website will have excellent resources to help you out.
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Webinars
Sabor y Cultura: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month, recognized September 15th - October 15th, is a wonderful time to learn more about the rich history and diversity of the Hispanic and Latino communities. Celebrate with the National CACFP Sponsors Association (NCA) by discovering new recipes, learning the history behind beloved dishes, and engaging in fun, educational activities. This free webinar is on Sept 5, Thursday, 10:00 - 11:00 am Alaska.
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Choose Yogurt That Is Lower in Added Sugars in the CACFP
Team Nutrition's upcoming webinar will highlight the new added sugars limit for yogurt and how to identify yogurt that meets this limit. Attendees will have a chance to submit questions to the presenters and check their knowledge through interactive polling questions.
This free webinar is on Sept 19, Thursday, 10:00-10:30 am Alaska. A Spanish webinar will be held later that day from 11:00-11:30 am Alaska.
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Medical Statements, Milk Substitutions & Special Diets
Have you ever received a parent's or doctor's note describing a meal modification or substitution to serve a child or adult in your care? Maybe you have felt confused or overwhelmed on how to modify the menu to ensure foods are safe to serve to a participant with a disability. This NCA webinar will help you:
1. Learn when you need to have a medical statement to serve safe, reimbursable foods in the CACFP.
2. Identify creditable and non-creditable milk substitutions in the CACFP, including what documentation you may need.
3. Understand how to tailor foods for special diets, like vegetarian, pureed, and gluten-free diets.
This webinar is on Sept 24, Thursday, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon Alaska. This is free for NCA members.
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Recipes & Resources
Preventing Illness with Handwashing and Glove Use
Proper handwashing and glove use are simple yet effective practices that can help prevent the spread of foodborne illness and allergen contamination. This resource from the Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN) provides information on when and how to wash hands to avoid illness.
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CACFP Vegetable & Fruit Snack Menu
Snack time is the perfect time to offer vegetables and fruits to the children in your care! Fresh, frozen, canned, or dried — vegetables and fruits add color, texture, fiber, vitamins, and minerals to the menu. Including these nutritious gems at snack will help children develop healthy eating habits that can last a lifetime.
The Association of State Public Health Nutritionists' (ASPHN) Fruit & Vegetable Council developed a Vegetable & Fruit Snack Menu to help providers more easily plan, prepare and provide healthier snack options for children.This menu contains a month’s worth of snack ideas featuring a variety of vegetables and fruits, including a variety of cultural recipes.
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Harvest of the Month
  To find out more about Harvest of the Month resources, please contact Waverli Stowe at waverli.stowe@alaska.gov.
Team Nutrition Resources
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Contact Us
Child and Adult Care Food Program
School Meals
Summer Meals
Food Distribution Program
Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program
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Farm to School
The Emergency Food Assistance Program
Child Nutrition Grants
Child Nutrition Financial Management
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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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