State of Emergency Announcement for 3-27-23
State of Emergency Announcement for 3-27-23
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Approved Organizations serving Healthy Meals and Snacks to children and adults qualify for cash reimbursement through the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
Child Care, Adult Daycare, Head Start, At-Risk Afterschool programs, Emergency Shelters across Georgia may be eligible
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April 2023 CACFP and Happy Helpings Training Announcement
April 2023 CACFP and Happy Helpings Training Announcement
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Nutrition Newsletter March 2023 - Happy Helpings
Nutrition Newsletter March 2023 - Happy Helpings
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Nutrition Newsletter March 2023-CACFP
Nutrition Newsletter March 2023-CACFP
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Race/Ethnic Data Collection (12-28-22)
Race/Ethnic Data Collection (12-28-22)
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DECAL Searching for Georgia’s Early Childhood Educators of the Year
New Program Celebrates Outstanding Early Education Teachers of children Birth to Preschool
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Georgia’s Pre-K Program Returns for Post-Pandemic 2021-2022 School Year
Georgia’s Pre-K Program Returns for Post-Pandemic 2021-2022 School Year
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Georgia Essential Early Childhood Workforce Bonus FAQs
This document provides answers to frequently asked questions about the Early Childhood Professionals Bonus and will be updated on a regular basis as more information becomes available. Additional information on the application process, required verifications of employment, and other requirements will be provided to all eligible providers and professionals.
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Happy Helpings Fact Sheet
Happy Helpings fills the hunger gap by providing nutritious meals and snacks to children 18 years and younger during summer break.
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Happy Helpings: How to Apply
Happy Helpings only operates when school is out for the summer, but it is never too early to find out how to apply.
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2020-2021 Georgia’s Pre-K Teachers of the Year Finalists Announced
DECAL Announces 2020-2021 Finalists for Georgia’s Pre-K Program Teachers of the Year
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Foundation Awards Grants to Georgia Child Care Programs Impacted by Hurricane Michael
Forty-three mini-grants will help support 1,343 children and 220 teachers across 20 Georgia counties
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Health and Safety Training Flyer
Health and Safety Training Flyer
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New Head Start Performance Standards - Summary
New Head Start Performance Standards
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New Head Start Performance Standards - Full Report
New Head Start Performance Standards
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Early Head Start Child Care Partnership Grantees in Georgia
Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership grantees in Georgia can now access a webinar, originally webcast on May 18, 2015, that will explain the policies, procedures, and requirements for leveraging subsidies from the Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program to serve eligible infants, toddlers, and their families. The webinar is a resource to help inform grantees of the supports available to them and how to access and optimize those supports.
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The Georgia Head Start Association (GHSA) has updated their Strategic Plan May 2015.
The plan was based on the results of the annual GHSA needs assessment . Click title to retrieve the plan.
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Free Online Transportation Training
Free Online Transportation Training
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Mar 14, 2023
Applications to Provide Georgia’s Pre-K Program Now Available
Deadline for Applying is March 30, 2023, at 5:00 PM
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Mar 09, 2023
Nutrition Webinar for Adult Day Care Centers – March 2023
Nutrition Webinar for Adult Day Care Centers – March 2023
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Mar 09, 2023
Nonprofit Organizations needed statewide to serve free meals & snacks to Georgia’s children this summer
Organizations that are approved to serve meals will be reimbursed for every eligible meal that meets USDA’s nutritional guidelines
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Feb 28, 2023
DECAL and QCC Help Georgia Families With Summer Camp Search
Resources will help families fully assess the options and make informed decisions
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Feb 28, 2023
DECAL Seeking Applications for Georgia’s Pre-K Teachers of the Year
Winner from Public School and Private Center Will Be Chosen
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Feb 15, 2023
Nutrition Newsletter February 2023-CACFP
Nutrition Newsletter February 2023-CACFP
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Feb 03, 2023
Georgia Celebrates Inclusive Early Learning Week - February 12-18, 2023
Georgia Celebrates Inclusive Early Learning Week Child Care Providers Encouraged to Help Celebrate February 12-18, 2023
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Feb 02, 2023
March 2023 Training Announcement
March 2023 Training Announcement
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Feb 02, 2023
DECAL Awards New Transformation Grants to 18 Community Groups
Grantees’ projects will serve critical needs of children and families
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Feb 01, 2023
Nutrition Newsletter February 2023 - Happy Helpings
Nutrition Newsletter February 2023 - Happy Helpings
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Jan 17, 2023
Nutrition Newsletter January 2023-CACFP
Nutrition Newsletter January 2023-CACFP
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Jan 06, 2023
January CACFP Training 2023
January CACFP Training 2023
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Jan 03, 2023
Nutrition Newsletter January 2023 - Happy Helpings
Nutrition Newsletter January 2023 - Happy Helpings
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Dec 16, 2022
Nutrition Newsletter December 2022- CACFP
Nutrition Newsletter December 2022- CACFP
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Dec 15, 2022
DECAL Announces Georgia’s Early Childhood Educators of the Year for the 2022-2023 School Year
Winners from Hawkinsville, Lawrenceville, and Smyrna
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Dec 14, 2022
ByHeart Infant Formula Recall (12-13-22)
ByHeart Infant Formula Recall (12-13-22)
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Dec 02, 2022
Former Valdosta Mayor John Gayle to Receive 2022 Community Star Award from DECAL
Special Recognition Part of Quality Rated’s “Decade of Stars” 10th Anniversary Celebration
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Dec 01, 2022
Nutrition Newsletter December 2022- Happy Helpings
Nutrition Newsletter December 2022- Happy Helpings
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Nov 16, 2022
Former Governor Nathan Deal to Receive 2022 Community Star Award from DECAL
Special Recognition Part of Quality Rated’s “Decade of Stars” 10th Anniversary Celebration
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Nov 15, 2022
Nutrition Newsletter November 2022- CACFP
Nutrition Newsletter November 2022- CACFP
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Nov 01, 2022
Nutrition Newsletter November 2022- Happy Helpings
Nutrition Newsletter November 2022- Happy Helpings
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Oct 26, 2022
DECAL Announces Six Finalists for 2022-2023 Georgia’s Early Childhood Educators of the Year
Finalists represent Programs in Athens, College Park, Hawkinsville, Lawrenceville, Palmetto, and Smyrna
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Oct 25, 2022
Annual Year-End Reconciliation for Happy Helpings Due October 31
Annual Year-End Reconciliation for Happy Helpings Due October 31
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Oct 20, 2022
DECAL Honors Quality Rated’s Class of 2012 During 10th Anniversary Celebration
Class Members Have Consistently Delivered High-Quality Care and Earned Star Ratings for 10 Years
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Oct 17, 2022
Nutrition Newsletter October 2022- CACFP
Nutrition Newsletter October 2022- CACFP
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Oct 07, 2022
CACFP Training for November 2022
CACFP Training for November 2022
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Oct 04, 2022
Nutrition Newsletter October 2022- Happy Helpings
Nutrition Newsletter October 2022- Happy Helpings
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Sep 30, 2022
Champions for Early Education Celebrate Georgia Pre-K Week 2022
Voices for Georgia’s Children and the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) are hosting the 12th annual Georgia Pre-K Week with state and local leaders and celebrating the 30th year of Pre-K education by reading to the state’s youngest learners October 3rd -7th.
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Sep 24, 2022
DECAL Announces Georgia’s Pre-K Teachers of the Year for 2022-2023 School Year
Winners from Public School in Baldwin and Private Program in Cumming
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Sep 19, 2022
Nutrition Newsletter September 2022- CACFP
Nutrition Newsletter September 2022- CACFP
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Sep 01, 2022
DECAL to Recognize Georgia’s Early Childhood Educators of the Year
Program Celebrates Outstanding Teachers of Children Birth to Preschool
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Aug 30, 2022
Quality Rated 10th Anniversary Kicks Off at Atlanta Braves Game Labor Day Weekend
Event Honors Star-Rated Providers, Families; Commissioner Jacobs to Throw Out First Pitch
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Aug 25, 2022
DECAL To Celebrate “A Decade of Stars” During Quality Rated’s 10th Anniversary
Rating System Has Recognized Georgia’s Child Care Stars Since 2012
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Aug 18, 2022
Nutrition Newsletter August 2022 - CACFP
Nutrition Newsletter August 2022 - CACFP
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Aug 03, 2022
Nutrition Newsletter August 2022- Happy Helpings
Nutrition Newsletter August 2022- Happy Helpings
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Aug 03, 2022
Nutrition Newsletter September 2022- Happy Helpings
Nutrition Newsletter September 2022- Happy Helpings
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Aug 01, 2022
“Back to School Supply Supplement” announced for All Child Care Teachers and Staff
Funding will support a safe, complete return to in-person learning
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Aug 01, 2022
Georgia’s Pre-K Program Prepares for 2022-2023 School Year
This Year Marks the 30th Year of Pre-K in Georgia
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Jul 22, 2022
Nutrition Newsletter July 2022 - CACFP
Nutrition Newsletter July 2022 - CACFP
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Jul 01, 2022
Happy Helpings, Georgia’s Summer Food Service Program, Provides Free Nutritious Meals for All Children during the Summer
Organizations needed statewide to host meal sites for Happy Helpings, Georgia’s Summer Food Service Program
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Jul 01, 2022
Nutrition Newsletter July 2022- Happy Helpings
Nutrition Newsletter July 2022- Happy Helpings
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Jun 17, 2022
Nutrition Newsletter June 2022 - CACFP
Nutrition Newsletter June 2022 - CACFP
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Jun 16, 2022
Nutrition Newsletter June 2022- Happy Helpings
Nutrition Newsletter June 2022- Happy Helpings
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Jun 08, 2022
Georgia’s Pre-K 2022 Summer Transition Program is Underway
Program supports students who did not attend Georgia Pre-K or Head Start or who need additional help before entering kindergarten
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May 27, 2022
Nutrition Newsletter May 2022 - CACFP
Nutrition Newsletter May 2022 - CACFP
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May 27, 2022
DECAL Offers Trauma Responsive Care Grants for Georgia Communities
Funding will allow organizations to pilot and implement trauma-responsive programs that promote child well-being
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May 27, 2022
Jif Peanut Butter Recall
Jif Peanut Butter Recall
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May 24, 2022
Nutrition Newsletter May 2022- Happy Helpings
Nutrition Newsletter May 2022- Happy Helpings
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May 23, 2022
DECAL Spotlights Dangers of Leaving Children in Vehicles
“Look Again” Campaign Urges Greater Awareness to Protect Georgia’s Youngest Citizens
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May 18, 2022
Finalists Named for Georgia’s Pre-K Program Teachers of the Year 2022-2023
Finalists Demonstrate High Quality Early Childhood Education Across the State
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May 03, 2022
Student Parents Added as Priority Group for Financial Support for Child Care through Georgia’s Child Care Subsidy Program
Student Parents are 13th “Priority Group” for Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) Program Eligibility
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Mar 30, 2022
Nutrition Newsletter March 2022 - CACFP
Nutrition Newsletter March 2022 - CACFP
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Mar 17, 2022
DECAL and QCC Help Georgia Families Find Safe, Affordable Summer Camps
Campaign Helps Parents Navigate Complex Summer Camp Landscape
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Mar 09, 2022
Nutrition Newsletter March 2022- Happy Helpings
Nutrition Newsletter March 2022- Happy Helpings
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Mar 09, 2022
Nutrition Newsletter February 2022 - CACFP
Nutrition Newsletter February 2022 - CACFP
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Mar 09, 2022
Infant Formula Recall
Infant Formula Recall
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Mar 04, 2022
DECAL Announces 2Gen Grant Opportunities for Georgia Communities
Funding will allow organizations to pilot and implement family-focused programs that promote economic security and respond to local needs
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Feb 22, 2022
Pre-K Summer Transition Program Offered Again in 2022
Program supports students who did not attend Georgia Pre-K or Head Start or who need additional help before entering kindergarten
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Feb 18, 2022
Nutrition Newsletter February 2022- Happy Helpings
Nutrition Newsletter February 2022- Happy Helpings
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Feb 18, 2022
Georgia Child Care Programs Are Now Eligible to Enroll in the Clean Water for Georgia Kids Program
GA Department of Education and RTI International Partnering with DECAL on Federal Grant to Train, Test, and Take Action to Eliminate Lead in Drinking and Cooking Water
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Feb 08, 2022
Nutrition Newsletter January 2022- CACFP
Nutrition Newsletter January 2022- CACFP
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Feb 04, 2022
DECAL Announces the 2022 Quality Rated Language and Literacy Endorsement Program
Applications Accepted February 4-25, 2022
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Jan 24, 2022
Applications to Provide Georgia’s Pre-K Program Now Available
Deadline for Applying is February 16, 2022, at 5:00 PM
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Jan 06, 2022
Nutrition Newsletter January 2022- Happy Helpings
Nutrition Newsletter January 2022- Happy Helpings
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Jan 04, 2022
DECAL Announces Round Two of POWER Payments
Supplemental Payments of $1,000 For All Eligible Early Learning Professionals and Staff in Georgia
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Dec 20, 2021
Nutrition Newsletter December 2021 - Happy Helpings
Nutrition Newsletter December 2021 - Happy Helpings
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Dec 17, 2021
Nutrition Newsletter December 2021 - CACFP
Nutrition Newsletter December 2021 - CACFP
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Dec 10, 2021
DECAL Announces Georgia’s Early Childhood Educators of the Year for 2021-2022 School Year
Winners from Centers in Savannah, Marietta, and Chickamauga
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Nov 17, 2021
Nutrition Newsletter November 2021 - CACFP
Nutrition Newsletter November 2021 - CACFP
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Nov 17, 2021
Nutrition Newsletter November 2021 - Happy Helpings
Nutrition Newsletter November 2021 - Happy Helpings
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Oct 25, 2021
Finalists Named for Georgia’s Early Childhood Educators of the Year
New Program Celebrates Outstanding Early Education Teachers of children Birth to Preschool
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Oct 21, 2021
Nutrition Newsletter October 2021 - CACFP
Nutrition Newsletter October 2021 - CACFP
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Oct 21, 2021
Nutrition Newsletter September 2021 - SFSP
Nutrition Newsletter September 2021 - SFSP
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Oct 18, 2021
Georgia Increasing Children Served through CAPS Program by 10,000 and Expands Eligibility
Bonus Payments to Quality Rated Providers Increasing by 15-percent based on Star Level
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Oct 11, 2021
STABLE 4WARD Opens October 18 for Licensed Georgia Child Care Providers
Funds Will Help Mitigate Financial Impact of COVID-19
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Oct 07, 2021
Approved Child & Adult Care Organizations serving Healthy Meals and Snacks to children and adults qualify for cash reimbursement
Child Care, Adult Daycare, Head Start, At-Risk Afterschool programs, Emergency Shelters across Georgia may be eligible
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Oct 05, 2021
DECAL Announces Georgia’s Pre-K Teachers of the Year for 2021-2022 School Year
Winners from Public School in Perry and Private Program in Lilburn
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Oct 01, 2021
11th Annual Georgia Pre-K Week Celebrated
Voices for Georgia’s Children and the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) are hosting the 11th annual Georgia Pre-K Week next week.
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Sep 01, 2021
DECAL joins Georgia Department of Public Health in Updating COVID-19 Guidance for Georgia Child Care Facilities
DECAL joins Georgia Department of Public Health in Updating COVID-19 Guidance for Georgia Child Care Facilities
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Aug 12, 2021
Nutrition Newsletter August 2021 - CACFP
Nutrition Newsletter August 2021 - CACFP
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Aug 05, 2021
2021-2022 DECAL Scholars of the Year Announced
DECAL Scholars of the Year Recognize Individuals Actively Pursuing ECE Degree or Credential While Working in Child Care Workforce
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Aug 05, 2021
Nutrition Newsletter August 2021 - SFSP
Nutrition Newsletter August 2021 - SFSP
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Jul 12, 2021
SFSP: Meal Pattern Waiver Expired
SFSP: Meal Pattern Waiver Expired
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Jul 09, 2021
CACFP: Sponsor Monitoring Policy for Unaffiliated and Affiliated Sites
CACFP: Sponsor Monitoring Policy for Unaffiliated and Affiliated Sites
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Jul 01, 2021
Nutrition Newsletter June 2021 - CACFP
Nutrition Newsletter June 2021 - CACFP
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Jun 18, 2021
Virtual Kickoff for Free Summer Meals
Atlanta Community Food Bank, Georgia Department of Education, Georgia Department of Early Care Learning, The Dairy Alliance and FoodFinder are partnering to host a virtual Summer Meal awareness panel
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Jun 15, 2021
DECAL Awards Transformation Grants to Eight Community Partnerships
Funded groups will develop and implement projects to improve vital service access and quality throughout Georgia
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May 27, 2021
SHARE Grant Application Guidance and FAQs
The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) School-Age Help and Relief Effort (SHARE) grant application is available for child care providers who care for and support school age children.
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May 21, 2021
DECAL Scholars celebrates 20th Anniversary with two $1,500 Prizes for Early Educational Professionals
DECAL Scholars of the Year Recognizes Individuals Actively Pursuing ECE Degree or Credential While Working in Child Care Workforce
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May 18, 2021
Nutrition Newsletter May 2021 - SFSP
Nutrition Newsletter May 2021 - SFSP
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May 17, 2021
DECAL and CAPS Announce ACCESS – Awarding Child Care Education Scholarship Supplements
Under ACCESS, CAPS family fees will be waived beginning May 17, 2021, through service period ending October 2, 2022
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May 13, 2021
Finalists Named for Georgia’s Pre-K Program Teachers of the Year 2021-2022
Finalists Represent High Quality Early Childhood Education Programs Across the State
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Apr 23, 2021
Nine Community Partnerships Receive 2021 2Gen Innovation Grants
Funding allows groups to collaborate on piloting and implementing family-focused programs that promote economic security for student-parents and their young children
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Apr 23, 2021
Four Community Groups Receive 2021 Trauma Responsive Care Grants
Funding will allow organizations in Cobb, Jasper, Jones, and Whitfield Counties to build and implement trauma-responsive care practices in their communities and regions
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Apr 12, 2021
Nutrition Newsletter April 2021 - SFSP
Nutrition Newsletter April 2021 - SFSP
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Mar 24, 2021
Nutrition Newsletter March 2021 - CACFP
Nutrition Newsletter March 2021 - CACFP
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Mar 24, 2021
Nutrition Newsletter March 2021 - SFSP
Nutrition Newsletter March 2021 - SFSP
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Mar 23, 2021
DECAL unveils New Family Resource Page
New Page Offers Helpful Information Specific to Families
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Mar 22, 2021
STABLE Round 3 Opens March 22 for Licensed Georgia Child Care Providers
Funds Will Mitigate Financial Impact of COVID-19
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Mar 18, 2021
Aspen Institute Announces Policy Acceleration Partnerships
Georgia’s DECAL Among Six Public Entities Partnering with Community Organizations to Advance Professional Success for Students Who Are Parents
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Mar 01, 2021
CACFP Mini-Grant Available
CACFP Mini-Grant Available
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Feb 05, 2021
Georgia Child Hunger Fact Sheet
Food insecurity has the potential to be harmful to individuals of any age, but it can be especially devastating to children.
The USDA estimates that more than 11 million children in the United States lived in food-insecure households in 2018.
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Feb 05, 2021
Nonprofit Organizations needed statewide to serve free meals to Georgia’s children this summer
DECAL hosting a virtual information summit on February 16 to share information with eligible organizations interested in becoming a Summer Food Service Program sponsor
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Feb 01, 2021
Decidedly DECAL - 2021 Winter Edition
Our quarterly newsletter for employees and supporters of DECAL and quality early childhood education in Georgia.
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Feb 01, 2021
DECAL Announces Grant Opportunities for Georgia Communities
Funding will allow organizations to pilot and implement family-focused programs that promote economic security, support trauma-responsive care, and respond to local needs
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Jan 27, 2021
Kemp & DECAL Unveil Pre-K, Assistant & Child Care Teachers Supplemental Pay Program
Program Recognizes Dedication & Hard Work During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sep 23, 2020
SFSP FAQs Relating to Operations through December 31
SFSP FAQs Relating to Operations through December 31
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Sep 23, 2020
CACFP Area Eligibility Waiver for At-Risk Afterschool Meals
CACFP Area Eligibility Waiver for At-Risk Afterschool Meals
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Sep 10, 2020
CACFP Sponsors: Monitoring Flexibilities during COVID-19
CACFP Sponsors: Monitoring Flexibilities during COVID-19
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Sep 04, 2020
CACFP: Updated Guidance on Serving School Age Children
CACFP: Updated Guidance on Serving School Age Children
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Sep 02, 2020
CACFP Policy Guidance for Serving School-Age Children
CACFP Policy Guidance for Serving
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Sep 01, 2020
Updated Guidance for CACFP Operators Regarding School Year 2020-2021
Updated Guidance for CACFP Operators
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Aug 18, 2020
FY 2021 CACFP Renewal Now Open
FY 2021 CACFP Renewal Now Open
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Jul 28, 2020
FAQs: Serving meals to children during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency
FAQs: Serving meals to children during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency
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Dec 12, 2016
Health and Safety Training Flyer
Health and Safety Training Flyer
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Dec 12, 2016
Free Online Health and Safety Training
Free Online Health and Safety Training
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