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July 28, 2020 eNews

COVID Impact Webinar

Hundreds joined us from across the nation to hear about the survey results on the COVID Impact on the CACFP and childcare, learn about resources available, and steps we can take to raise awareness. We also honored caregivers and shared their stories.

If you missed the live webinar last week, you can watch it now, at your convenience. 


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. Cash-in-lieu rates will be available at a later date.
Summary of Changes in RED.


An Anti-Racist Approach to Supporting Child Care Through COVID-19 and Beyond

In a new report, the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) examines how the pandemic has exacerbated existing racial and ethnic inequities for parents, children, and workers in the child care system. The report offers local, state, and federal policy recommendations for meeting the challenge of the current public health and economic crises while rebuilding a stronger, more equitable system. 


Guide to Seasonal Fruits & Vegetables

Every fruit and vegetable tastes best when harvested in season. This calendar will tell you when certain vegetables and fruit are fresh from the farm.



Pandemic Response:
California Family Child Care

Since the beginning we were afraid to get the virus and that it would be brought to us from the parents through the children but most of our parents are essential workers so we stayed open. We have taught the toddlers to be like an airplane opening and extending their arms so they never get too close to other kids. We also divide stations with different activities where no more than two children can interact. So far, we've all stayed healthy. ~David & Alicia Rodriquez-San Martin
Shout Out To These New CACFP Professionals

When parents are looking for a child care provider or child care providers are looking for a sponsoring agency, and when you're hiring staff for your CACFP agency, candidates with the CACFP Professionals Certification stand out.


Virtual Summit Training

20 Workshops. Four half-days. One amazing opportunity for training at your home or office.
Wednesday, August 19th Sessions
  • Applying a Racial Equity Lens to Recommendations for the CACFP & SFSP
  • Facilitating Compliance in Your At-Risk Afterschool Program
  • Child-Friendly Menu Planning Using Seasonal Foods
  • Summer Meals: Leveraging Mobile Solutions in Rural Communities
  • Methods to Becoming a Great Leader
Recorded webinars also available after the initial presentation on demand through August 2020.



Muffin Tin Recipes

When cooking in the family child care home, using large muffin tins while preparing meals helps ensure that every child is receiving the correct serving size for each meal component. 

Check out these fun recipes!


NEW Urgent Call to Action

Add your zip code to send this letter to your representatives in Congress, the White House, and USDA Secretary Sonny Purdue sharing the report on the Impact of COVID on the CACFP.

Ask them to pass a bill now and provide financial aid to keep child care, adult care, and sponsoring organizations open for business.


Featured Member Resources

The first Sunday of August is National Friendship Day but you can celebrate the importance of friendship all year long!
Get this fun activity page with a recipe, craft, physical activity, and shout out to our CACFP providers.
Available for free to members to download, print, and share.


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