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Strawberry Yogurt Parfait

2 cups strawberry yogurt*
4 cups mixed berries
1/2 cup granola, optional

Let each child build their own parfait! Give them each 1/4 cup yogurt and 1/2 cup berries. They can layer yogurt and fruit until they reach the top of their cup. Add a tablespoon of granola on top for a little crunch if desired. *Yogurt must meet CACFP sugar limits.

USDA Monitoring Waiver

FNS has used its authority under FFRCA to waive certain onsite monitoring requirements for sponsors as follows:  a) CACFP sponsors may conduct two reviews of their CACFP facilities; b) only one CACFP facility review is required to be unannounced; c) FNS waives that at least one unannounced review must include observation of a meal service; d) FNS waives the requirement that not more than six months may elapse between reviews; e) allows sponsoring organizations to review new CACFP facilities as a desk audit. As always, look to your state agency for specific guidance. 


Stages of Infant Development & Feeding Skills

Developmental milestones are used as markers to ensure that infants and toddlers are growing in a healthy direction. During early years, a child's relationship with food is crucial for his or her health and development. Learning the physical stages that relate to feeding is important to understanding this
process.


CACFP Professionals Certification

Do you have experience with the food program and regularly expand your knowledge with continuing education? Get your certification!


Paycheck Protection Program 

The $2 trillion coronavirus relief package signed into law last week, officially known as the CARES Act, includes nearly $350 billion for a federal small business loan program called the Paycheck Protection Program. If all employees are kept on payroll for eight weeks, the Small Business Administration (SBA) will forgive the portion of the loans used for payroll, rent, mortgage interest, or utilities. Up to 100 percent of the loan may be forgivable; if you keep your staff employed through June 30, 2020. Check to see if you qualify and then contact your bank to see if it is an SBA-approved lender. If your bank is not an SBA-approved lender, contact the SBA to find one.


CACFP Meal Pattern Reference Card Refrigerator Reminders

These meal pattern reminders are free for all organizations to print and distribute widely to anyone as designed. Simply click on the file to download and print.


Tell Congress! CACFP Economic Support Is Needed

Child care and adult day care are essential and critical services for a functioning society, especially during this pandemic. Emergency federal funding is desperately needed to maintain our fragile child and adult care infrastructure. We need everyone to share the message. 
Can you take two minutes today to take action?
Ask Congress for Support 


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