August 2020 

The CACFP Team Nutrition monthly newsletter provides information on nutrition and physical activity for young children, trainings and funding opportunities, resources, and success stories from Iowa CACFP programs working to support healthy habits.

Stay Connected! Iowa Department of Education - Bureau of Nutrition and Health Services

Facebook: @IowaCACFP  Email: patti.delger@iowa.gov  

Iowa's CACFP Virtual Conference - Meals for the Picky Eater  CACFP center directors and staff, Home Sponsors, and family daycare home providers are invited to attend. Register for both days (September 29 and October 6) to attend the virtual conference or only one as your schedule allows. You will receive the Zoom link just prior to each event. Earn 2 hours CACFP training hours/day for participating in the virtual conference. Register today!  September 29  - 1 - 3:00 p.m.  October 6 - 1 - 3:00 p.m.

New CACFP Reimbursement Rates Released The USDA has released the CACFP reimbursement rates for 2020-2021. Rates are effective from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.  Summary of Changes are in RED.  Download Reimbursement Rate Notice

COVID Impact Webinar Hundreds joined the National CACFP Sponsors Association from across the nation on July 23rd to hear about the survey results on the COVID Impact on the CACFP and childcare, learn about resources available, and steps to raise awareness. They also honored caregivers and shared their stories. You can now watch a recording of the live webinar, at your convenience.  Access COVID Impact on the CACFP Webinar COVID Impact on the CACFP Report

Do You Like to Mentor Others? A childcare center or home provider currently participating in CACFP can apply to receive an Ambassador Stipend ($300 for centers or $150 for home providers) by mentoring or assisting a center or home provider who does not participate in CACFP.   Ambassador Application for Center Ambassador Application for Home Providers What can CACFP do for me? - Promotional flyer for childcare centers and homes to highlight the benefits of participating in CACFP. Available in English and Spanish. Contact patti.delger@iowa.gov for more information.

CACFP is Making a Difference! Taylor, CACFP home provider says, "The biggest meal time barrier for me is the pickier eaters who refuse to eat their rainbow of fruits and vegetables. My own children have spoiled me with their lack of pickiness but I have 2-3 daycare children enrolled who have lists as long as they are tall of things they don't like or don't want to eat. The way I tend to overcome these barriers is by taking them to farmers markets and produce trucks." Jennifer, CACFP provider comments, "My biggest barrier is taking the time to plan and prep time.  My biggest success has been gardening with the kids and getting their help growing vegetables.  This makes them more likely to try something new."

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter ad- dressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the com- plaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

1. Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
   Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
   1400 Independence Ave SW
   Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
2. Fax: (202) 690-7442
3. Email: program.intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Iowa Nondiscrimination Statement

It is the policy of this CNP provider not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or religion in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code section 216.6, 216.7, and 216.9. If you have questions or grievances related to compliance with this policy by this CNP Provider, please contact the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Grimes State Office Building, 400 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50319-1004; phone numbers 515-281-4121 or 800-457-4416; website: https://icrc.iowa.gov/.