Guidance
Information Alerts
- Information Alert: Organic Produce - November 2007
NSD-CNP-06-2007: Policy considerations for Child Nutrition Programs: organic produce and cage-free eggs. - Information Alert: Disaster Relief Provisions — Frequently Asked Questions - October 2007
NSD-CACFP-07-2007: Disaster relief provisions - frequently asked questions. - Information Alert: Disaster Relief Provisions - October 2007
NSD-CACFP-06-2007: Disaster relief provisions.
Adult Component Eligibilty Materials
Participant eligibility materials for the adult component of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
Child Care Center Eligibility Materials
Participant eligibility materials for the child care center componont of the CACFP.
Day Care Home Eligibility Materials
Provider and participant eligibility materials for the day care home component of the CACFP.
General Information Sheets
Information to assist sponsors with program administration.
Management Bulletins
Child and Adult Care Food Program management bulletins organized
by calendar year.
Nutrition Requirements for the CACFP
Information and resources on menu planning, preparation documentation, and meal patterns for centers and homes participating in the CACFP.
Payment Information and
Forms
Instructions, forms, and worksheets to assist with filing claims
for reimbursement.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Guidance
- USDA Reauthorization Memoranda (Outside Source)
The latest information from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Programs.
Manuals
USDA Manuals
- Food Buying Guide (Outside Source)
USDA's guide to plan, purchase, prepare, and serve nourishing meals for the Child Nutrition Programs. For a hard copy, call the Nutrition Services Division toll free at 800-952-5609.
Resources
CACFP Day Care Home Sponsors (Posted Jul-2008)
List of California day care home sponsors operating the CACFP.
California
Department of Aging (Outside Source)
Information about services and programs available to seniors in
California.
Child Care
Licensing Division (Outside Source)
The Community Care Licensing Division of the California Department
of Social Services.
USDA Resources
- Child & Adult Care Food Program (Outside Source)
USDA's Web site on administration of the CACFP. - Healthy Meals Resource System (Outside Source)
Provides recipes, resources, and information on food safety and the preparation of nutritious meals.
