CACFP Memos
The following documents are policy memoranda created by Bright from the Start to provide further clarification of
CACFP
regulations and/or
FNS
guidance.
ADULT DAY CARE
AT-RISK AFTERSCHOOL
DCH
CACFP GENERAL INFORMATION
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Unique Entity Identifier Transition, April 3, 2023
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DECAL Disaster Preparedness Guidance, February 7, 2023
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Promoting Access to Voting through the Child Nutrition Programs
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CACFP Nationwide Waivers Due to COVID-19, March 23, 2020
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Farm Bill Implementation Memo: Donated Traditional Foods and Civil Liability, August 22, 2019
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Child Nutrition Program Waiver Request Guidance and Protocol (Revised) – July 13, 2018
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Providing Child Nutrition Program Benefits to Disaster Survivor Evacuees – March 15, 2018
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Using Federal Funds to Support FoodCorps Service Members - August 16, 2016
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New Web-based USDA-National Disqualified List (NDL) Information - June 8, 2015
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Voluntary Menu Labeling in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs - June 8, 2015
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Rural Development's Community Facilities Program - August 25, 2014
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Guidance Related to the ADA Amendments Act - May 24, 2013
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Child Nutrition Reauthorization - Regulatory Changes - May 16, 2011
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Child Nutrition Reauthorization 2010 - Regulatory Changes for CACFP- February 17, 2011
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Information required by the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) December 17, 2010
CIVIL RIGHTS
ELIGIBILITY
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Area Eligibility for Summer 2022 and School Year 2022-2023 - May 13, 2022
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Requirements for Obtaining a Food Service Permit – April 17, 2019
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Criminal Records Check Application –Revised February 26, 2018
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Area Eligibility in Child Nutrition Programs, January 4, 2017
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Changes to the Eligibility of Day Care Homes' and Group Day Care Homes’ Participating in the CACFP - December 21, 2015
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Health and Safety Inspection Requirements - January 30, 2015
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Criminal Background Check Requirements - August 20, 2014
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Employment Eligibility Verification - August 20, 2014
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Streamlined Application Processes in the CACFP for School Food Authorities - August 20, 2014
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Tax Exempt Status for Private Non-Profit Organizations and Churches in CACFP and SFSP - January 23, 2014
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Adult Care Eligibility Requirements Q & A - July 2007
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Eligibility of Emergency/Homeless Shelters - July 19, 2006
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Informal Providers - November 07, 2003
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Clarification of term "Provider's Own" - May 15, 2000
HEAD START PROGRAMS
MEALS/FOOD SERVICE
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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023: Effect on Child Nutrition Programs, March 3, 2023
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Creditability of Infant Formulas Imported Through the FDA’s 2022 Infant Enforcement Discretion Policy in the CACFP - October 13, 2022
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Questions and Answers on the Updated Meal Pattern Requirements for the Child and Adult Care Food Program, August 9, 2022
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The Use of Vending Machines in School Food Authority CACFP At-Risk
Afterschool Meals Programs - July 15, 2022
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Policy and Procedures for Reclaiming Meals due to a Milk Shortage - July 8, 2022 (v.5)
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Optional Best Practices to Further Improve Nutrition in the Child and Adult Care Food Program Meal Pattern - July 8, 2022 (v.2)
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Nutrition Requirements for Fluid Milk and Fluid Milk Substitutions in the Child and Adult Care food Program, Questions and Answers – July 7, 2022 (v.4)
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Questions and Answers Guidance on the Final Rule Child Nutrition Programs: Transitional Standards for Milk, Whole Grains, and Sodium, Effective July 1, 2022
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Questions and Answers Regarding the 2022 Infant Formula Shortage in the Child and Adult Care Food Program, June 17, 2022
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Offer Versus Serve and Family Style Meals in the CACFP - January 10, 2017 (January 15, 2022 (v.2))
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Expiring Flexibility Guidance Regarding the Updated CACFP Meal Patterns, August 16, 2021
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Flexibility Guidance_Updated CACFP Meal Pattern (v.2) - October 1, 2020
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Child Nutrition Program Meal Service during Novel Coronavirus Outbreaks, April 1, 2020
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Meal Service During Unanticipated School Closures, March 13, 2020
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Delayed Implementation of Grains Ounce Equivalents in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), October 23, 2019
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Smoothies Offered in Child Nutrition Programs with Questions and Answers, October 21, 2019 (v.4)
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Final Rule Child Nutrition Programs: Flexibilities for Milk, Whole Grains, and Sodium Requirements, with Questions and Answers, October 21, 2019 (v.2)
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Crediting Coconut, Hominy, Corn Masa, and Masa Harina in the CNPs, September 13, 2019 (v.2)
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Offer versus Serve Guidance for School Food Authorities (SFAs) Participating in the CACFP and the SFSP – March 28, 2019 (v.3)
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Crediting Shelf-Stable, Dried and Semi-Dried Meat, Poultry, and Seafood Products, May 17, 2019
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Crediting Popcorn in the CNPs, May 17, 2019
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Crediting Surimi Seafood in the CNPs, May 17, 2019
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Crediting Tempeh in the CNPs, May 17, 2019
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Crediting Pasta Products Made of Vegetable Flour in the CNPs, May 17, 2019
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Update of Food Crediting System to Include Various Food Items Which Were Previously Uncreditable - December 28, 2018
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Grain Requirements in the Child and Adult Care Food Program; Questions and Answers – May 3, 2018
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Requirements for Obtaining a Food Service Permit – January 26, 2018
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Feeding Infants and Meal Pattern Requirements in the CACFP with Q&A (revised) – November 3, 2017
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Grain Requirements in the CACFP with Q&A (revised) – November 3, 2017
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Program Flexibilities in the CACFP and SFSP during Disaster Situations – September 9, 2017
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Flexibility for Co-Mingled Preschool Meals: Questions and Answers – August 21, 2017
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DECAL Revised Forms to Reflect the CACFP Updated Meal Pattern Requirements – August 21, 2017
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Grain-Based Desserts in the CACFP – July 28, 2017
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Modifications to Accommodate Disabilities in the CACFP and SFSP - July 24, 2017
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Transition Period for the Updated CACFP Meal Patterns - June 5, 2017
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CACFP Updated Meal Pattern On-line Resources - May 3, 2017
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Taking Food Components Offsite in the At-Risk Afterschool Component of the CACFP – May 3, 2017
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Vegetable and Fruit Requirements in the CACFP, with Questions and Answers – May 3, 2017
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Crediting Tofu and Soy Yogurt Products in the CACFP – September 8, 2016
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Water Availability in the CACFP – September 1, 2016
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Implementation of the Updated CACFP Meal Pattern Requirements - July 21, 2016
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The Use of Share Tables in Child Nutrition Programs - July 5, 2016
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Food and Drug Administration Requirements for Vending Machines - April 4, 2016
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Service of Traditional Foods in Public Facilities - August 25, 2015
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Prohibition of Separation by Gender During Child Nutrition Program Meal Service - May 11, 2015
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Statements Supporting Accommodations for Children with Disabilities in the Child Nutrition Programs - May 11, 2015
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CACFP/SFSP Food Crediting Handbook - May 9, 2014
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CACFP and SFSP Review Process Regarding CN Labels - April 10, 2015
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CN Labels Copied with a Watermark - April 10, 2015
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Local Foods in the CACFP - April 10, 2015
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Child Nutrition Reauthorization - Water Availability in CACFP - May 24, 2011
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Cornmeal Corn Flour for Grain/Bread Component - December 17, 2007
MONITORING
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Oversight and Monitoring of the Child and Adult Care Food Program - Guidance on On-site and Off-site Strategies and Options, April 6, 2023
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Household Contacts Requirements, October 25, 2022
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Conducting Five-Day Reconciliation in the CACFP with Questions and Answers – October 17, 2022
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Monitoring Requirements, August 10, 2022
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Monitoring Requirements – Monitoring Sponsored Centers Non-profit Food Service and Procurement Procedures, October 1, 2021 (FY 2022)
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CACFP and SFSP Review Process Regarding CN Labels - April 10, 2015
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Monitoring Requirements - Satellite Offices Located Within a 100-mile Radius of All Homes - August 25, 2014
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Varied Timing of Unannounced Reviews - June 27, 2014
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Cooperation with Program Research and Evaluation of Child Nutrition Programs - May 10, 2012
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Ceiling on Administrative Reimbursement for Sponsors - August 30, 2002
PROCUREMENT
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Best Practices for Contracting with Food Service Management Companies – April 21, 2023
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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022: Effect on Child Nutrition Programs, April 4, 2022
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Updates to the Federal Micro-Purchase Threshold in 2 CFR 200.320(a)(1)
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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021: Effect on Child Nutrition Programs, May 5, 2021
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Federal Micro-Purchase and SAT for Procurement, November 27, 2019
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Market Basket Analysis when Procuring Program Goods and Modifying Contracted-For Products Lists - February 9, 2018
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Q&A: Purchasing Goods and Services Using Cooperative Agreements, Agents, and Third-Party Services – November 10, 2016
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Standards for Development of Procurement Policy Consistent with CACFP and SFSP Federal Requirements (revised) - September 1, 2016
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Updated Guidance: Contracting with FSMCs - July 1, 2016
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State Agency Prior Approval Process for SFA Equipment Purchases - July 1, 2016
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Bonding Requirements for Food Service Management Companies and other Subcontractors – June 6, 2016
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Guidance on Competitive Procurement Standards for Program Operators – December 21, 2015
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Local Agency Procurement Reviews: School Year 2015-2016 - November 24, 2015
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Questions and Answers on the Transition to and Implementation of 2 CFR Part 200 - November 24, 2015
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Procuring Local Meat, Poultry, Game, and Eggs for Child Nutrition Programs - November 12, 2015
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Local Foods in the CACFP - April 10, 2015
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Federal Small Purchase Threshold Adjustment - Reminder - August 25, 2014
PROGRAM OVERSIGHT/INTERNAL CONTROLS
RECORDKEEPING
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Collection of Race and Ethnicity Data in the Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program, March 3, 2023
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Questions and Answers Related to Collection of Race and Ethnicity Data by Visual Observation and Identification in the CACFP and SFSP – Policy Rescission - June 13, 2022
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Collection of Race and Ethnicity Data by Visual Observation and Identification in the CACFP and SFSP – Policy Rescission, May 17, 2021
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Updated Guidance for Determining and Calculating Enrollment for Child Care
Centers and Day Care Homes- Oct. 1, 2019
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Documenting Meals in the CACFP – August 3, 2017
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Child Nutrition Reauthorization 2010: Categorical Eligibility of Children in Foster Care – August 3, 2017
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2017 Edition of the Eligibility Manual for School Meals – July 28, 2017
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Disclosure Requirements for the Child Nutrition Programs - January 13, 2016
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Duration of Income Eligibility Determinations: Guidance and Q&A - December 15, 2014
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Sharing Aggregate Data to Expand Program Access and Services in the CACFP - August 25, 2014
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Transmission of Household Income Information by Tier II FCCLH in CACFP - June 27, 2014
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New Guidance for Calculating Enrollment for Adult Day Care Centers - October 1, 2010
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Claiming Head Start Children in Shared Arrangements - August 14, 2008
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Free Meal Benefits for Early Head Start - August 14, 2008
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Media Release Requirement - July 19, 2006
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Free Meal Benefits to all Head Start Children - July 1, 2008
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Pricing Programs Written Policy Statement Requirements - July 18, 2014
RECORDKEEPING - FINANCIAL
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Use of CACFP funds towards Farm to Early Care and Education Costs, with Questions and Answers, March 31, 2022
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Carry Over of Unused Administrative Reimbursement in the CACFP – October 18, 2021
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CACFP Labor Cost and Benefits Documentation, October 1, 2021
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Excess Funds in the CACFP and SFSP (v.4), October 1, 2020
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Excluding Cash-in-Lieu when Calculating the Maximum Amount Available for Administrative Use- Oct. 1, 2019
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Charging Net Allowable Administrative Costs to the CACFP (v.3) - October 1, 2020
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Guidance for Establishing a Written Compensation Plan - October 1, 2017
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Clarifying Wage Guidelines for Institutions and Sponsors Charging Salaries to the CACFP/SFSP – January 31, 2017
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Resources for Making Potable Water Available in Schools and Childcare Facilities - August 16, 2016
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Allowable Costs Related to Physical Activity and Limiting the Use of Electronic Media in the CACFP - May 11, 2015
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Assessing Costs in the CACFP - March 26, 2015
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Technical Assistance relating to Admin and DCH - January 5, 2009
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Charging Service Fees to DCH Providers - October 23, 2007
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Medicare Prescription Drug Card - August 2, 2004
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Administrative Cost Audit Process - January 24, 2003
SERIOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY VIOLATIONS
SUSPENSION/SD/PROPOSED TERMINATION/APPEALS