Nourishing News
July Edition
Important Dates
- July 1 - Program Year (PY) 2022 CACFP Renewal Application opens in TX-UNPS
- July 31 - Open enrollment for Sponsors to add At-Risk sites ends
Ongoing Open Enrollment in July
- Open enrollment for:
- Sites and providers that may want to sign with a different sponsor
- Sponsors to pick up new sites
- At-Risk Sponsors to pick up new sites
VERY IMPORTANT for CACFP Renewal Applications
CACFP Compensation Protocol and Salary and Benefits for CACFP Program Year.
**ATTENTION: ALL CONTRACTING ENTITIES**
Child Nutrition Emergency Operational Cost Reimbursement Program
TDA conducted the EOC additional reimbursement calculations based on the statutory formulas outlined above. In addition, detailed formula examples may be found in the Guidance and FAQ document. The formula examples are organized by Program (School Programs and CACFP) and by entity type (i.e., CACFP Institutions, Day Care Home (DCH) Sponsor, Unaffiliated Centers).
Meal Patterns for CACFP
Beginning October 1, 2021, CACFP contracting entities will need to credit grains using ounce equivalents (oz eq) instead of "servings" in meals and snacks. Meal Production Records will need to reflect grain servings in ounce equivalent
UPCOMING TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Menu Strategies for Special Diets
Thursday, Jul 1, 2021, 02:00 PM
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NEW Infant Meal Pattern Training
The Whole Enchilada: CACFP Application Renewal
Just like a recipe, every part of the CACFP application has its purpose. Join us as we bring each part together to make a final product that would get a five star review from even the toughest critic. Let us help clear your plate with helpful information on budgets, procurement, management plans, and more! This session will be packed with so much delectable information, you’ll want to come back for seconds!
Click here to register!
Wednesday, Jul 14, 2021, 10:30 AM
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Chicken Run: Effective Administration of the CACFP
Click here to register.
Wednesday, Aug 11, 2021, 10:30 AM
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Operation CACFP
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Wednesday, Sep 8, 2021, 10:30 AM
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HARVEST OF THE MONTH
RESOURCES
Income Eligibility Calculator
Use this tool to help determine household eligibility based on up to 6 household incomes.
Texas Department of State Health Services
Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center
Alignment of the Child and Adult Food Program (CACFP) Meal Patterns and Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS)
Procurement Basics presentation
This presentation was given at TASN, but has some good information. If you are interested click here.
SUMMER RESOURCES FOR CEs
Summer Meal Program Meal Site Experience Video for Families
Share Your Summer Meals Kick-Off Events with TDA
TIP OF THE MONTH
Claiming & Edit Checks
Have a second set of eyes verify information before entering & submitting claim
Consolidate meal count forms on a daily/weekly/monthly basis
Contact Us
Email: dherrick@esc6.net
Website: www.esc6.net
Location: 3332 Montgomery Road, Huntsville, TX, USA
Phone: 936-435-8244
This guidance is not considered all inclusive.
Note: If TDA makes changes to the website, direct links in this announcement may become void.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. This program is funded by USDA.