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CNS is excited to announce two new members of our team - Kendra Vandree and Tina Bischoff. Kendra will be serving the area from the Cascades to Spokane County, north of I-90, and Tina will serve the Southeastern part of the state from Manastash Pass to the Idaho border. They will be reaching out to their sponsors after renewal season to connect. Please welcome them as they work to assist you with CACFP.
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Kendra comes to OSPI from USDA’s Midwest Regional Office where she spent four years working directly with federal Child Nutrition programs (CACFP, SFSP, and NSLP).
Born and raised in Washington, Kendra is delighted to return to her home state and continue supporting the programs she cares so much about. She holds a master’s degree in Nutrition and spent two years in Ethiopia as a Peace Corps Masters International Volunteer. Coffee has been part of her life ever since.
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Tina comes to us from Inspire Child Development Centers where she worked as the Lead Nutrition Specialist for over 24 years. Her responsibilities included ensuring CACFP program, licensing, Head Start and ECEAP standards pertaining to nutrition and foodservice were followed across 28 sites in the state.
Born and raised in Eastern Washington, Tina currently resides in Kennewick and is excited to work with CACFP sponsors.
She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science with a specialization in Nutrition from Central Washington University. Tina also enjoys boating, snowmobiling, riding four wheelers, camping, cooking, crafting, decorating her home, spending time with family and friends and travelling - ask her about how many National Parks she's visited!
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Fiscal Year 21 Applications should be completed at least 30 days before your organization intends to operate the CACFP. This allows your program specialist to review your application in time for you to file your claim.
Please review last week's Renewal Update for important reminders about submitting your application and training requirements.
This week we reviewed common questions about renewal, as well as tips and tricks for the renewal process during our 10/8 CACFP Operations During COVID call. Please review the recording for more information.
Reminder
If your organization's meal service is different than your regular operation or if your organization is taking advantage of any waivers you must complete a Meal Distribution Plan for your renewal application to be considered complete.
Annual Training Requirements
Annual Training is required for continued participation in Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). At a minimum, the person responsible for oversight of the CACFP must participate in annual training. This training is intended for directors and administrators; monitors are encouraged to participate.
This training is mandatory; the FY2021 renewal agreement will not be approved until the appropriate person has attended training
Recorded Training
Questions? Please contact your OSPI CNS Program Specialist.
Last week we shared information regarding At-Risk Applications. In this update we review requirements from USDA, details regarding eligible sites, and considerations for operating the CACFP At-Risk program. Please review the update for additional details.
Some Highlights
- Meal sites that are not area eligible must target meals/snacks to children in need. To meet this requirement, sites must be located in the attendance area of a public school (an elementary, middle, or high school) where at least 40% of the students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP).
- Sponsors may submit an exemption request if there are extenuating circumstances.
Claiming Meals
- Sponsoring organizations that operate the CACFP At-Risk Afterschool Meals Component may only claim meals after the end of the instructional day if students are physically in care.
- For CACFP At-Risk afterschool care programs that are providing on-site care to children attending school virtually: Schools that are operating virtually are considered "in session". Only a meal and/or snack served after the virtual school day is over would be reimbursable.
- For CACFP At-Risk afterschool programs that are not caring for children on-site: When meals are being provided for children that are not in on-site care, at-risk suppers and or snacks may be claimed even if they are distributed before the end of the school instructional day. These meals must be marked as At-Risk meals.
Questions? Please contact your OSPI CNS Program Specialist.
As you submit your renewal applications this year, you may find some things look a little different in WINS. Here are some highlights:
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SPONSORS CHECKLIST
On your sponsors screen, there is a checklist that places a red check as you submit each part of your application. When everything is marked with a red check then all the pieces of your renewal are submitted in WINS.
As your specialist approves each section, the check will turn green and when the entire application is approved this checklist will go away.
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STUDY MONTH
If your application is approved you will not see an add or renew button on the study month tab until November 1, 2020. The system is designed to not accept a study month for the new year until the full month of October is complete.
Once this option becomes available, you must input your Study Month information into WINS before November 15 for October claims to be paid.
Questions? Please contact your OSPI CNS Program Specialist.
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Mealtimes with Toddlers in the CACFP is a new resource guide for child care providers on serving meals and snacks to children ages 1-2 years. Topics include helping children learn how to feed themselves, encouraging children to try new foods, meal pattern requirements, and more. This resource is available online in English and Spanish.
Additionally, Mealtimes with Toddlers Family Handout is a new resource CACFP operators can share with parents and guardians.
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The Every Child Summit is a FREE virtual resource fair and lecture series supporting families with neurodiverse learners and aims to connect parents and educators with resources, expert speakers and local businesses all specializing in spectrum learning differences.
What Can You Expect?
- Four keynote speaker sessions.
- Online resource fair.
- All for free!
You can Register Here to attend the event on Tuesday, October 27!
The Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN) is the only federally funded national center dedicated to applied research, education and training, and technical assistance for child nutrition programs.
Get FREE Training - Visit theicn.org/vilt/
ICN is conducting Virtual Instructor-Led Training for anyone who would like to attend. The sessions are about 4 hours long and certificates are provided for participation. Sign up soon! There is a 25 person limit per class.
Topics Available:
- Introduction to Happy Mealtimes in Child Care Settings
- Food Safety In Child Care
- Norovirus for Child Care
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Nutrition 101 (2-day sessions)
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Foundations for Training Excellence: Basics
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Training Culturally Diverse Groups
- Basic Culinary Math
The USDA Farm to School Grant Application for 2021 is now open, with proposals due January 8, 2021!
There’s a pool of up to $10 million nationwide and grants ranging from $50,000-$100,000 for planning or implementation of learning gardens, local foods in the child nutrition programs, agriculture and nutrition education, and more.
ECE and Childcare Centers
“New for FY 2021, institutions operating the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) at non-school based sites are included in the definition of eligible schools and may apply for funding.”
Webinars to Set You Up for Success
The School's Out Washington (SOWA) Conference will be held virtually on October 27 - 30!
View the full 2020 Bridge Conference schedule to help you plan your multi-day professional development experience. Here’s some of what you can expect:
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Community: Our keynote speakers Dr. Megan Ming Francis and Shontina Vernon will guide us in coming together as a Community and looking towards the future as a collective field.
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Nourishment: Our presenters are designing our 25+ Workshops for your Nourishment, with topics ranging from “Leading with SEL in Mind” to “Race & Equity: Transforming Organizations for the Long Haul” to “School-Community Partnerships for Students: Better Together.”
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Belonging: By hearing and sharing stories and building relationships with leaders at all levels across the Conference, from Storytelling Hour to Cultivating Connections, we hope you’ll feel a sense of Belonging.
Visit the 2020 Bridge Conference website for more insights into what you can expect this year, and reach out to our customer service team at bridge@schoolsoutwashington.org if you have any questions.
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October 30
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Last day to submit your August claims! 60-Day Claim Deadline
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October 31
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Due Date for SY20-21 SFSP/ SSO Applications
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