Because habits develop early, child care is a key area for improving nutrition. The Child and Adult Care Food Program provides reimbursement for meals and snacks served in child care settings.
This module is a great informational resource about how CACFP operates in California. The Primer Module on CACFP from Understanding Nutrition: A Primer on Programs and Policies in California was produced by the CA Center for Research on Women and Families, in partnership with CFPA and the Network for a Healthy California link
This site provides relevant federal updates, regulations, and guidance on CACFP nationally link
5.7.2012 State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson has called upon the Legislature to renew its commitment to quality early learning programs Read more here…
4.11.2012 AB 1872 passed through the Assembly Human Services Committee yesterday afternoon! Read more here…
04.06.2012 Governor Brown has proposed to cut $10.4 million in state reimbursement for non-Prop 98 child care facilities that participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Read more here…
3.30.2012 Learn more about recent amendments to AB 1872 and make sure to get in your letters of support before AB 1872 heads to the Assembly Human Services Committee! Read more here…
3.15.2012 Just announced: AB 1872 (Alejo) Improving Child Care Nutrition: Healthy Eating Starts Early will be heard by the Assembly Health Services Committee on April 10th. Read more here…
02.27.2012 Assembly Member Alejo is seeking co-authors for AB 1872. Please ask your local legislator to serve as a co-author of AB 1872 using this co-author letter request. PDF
2.27.2012 AB 1872 will be heard in the Assembly Human Services Committee on April 10 or April 24 Read more here…
Improving Child Care Nutrition:
Healthy Eating Starts Early link
Reflections from Sponsors and Licensed Family Day Care Home Providers
Full Report PDF
Sponsor Coverage Map PDF
Provider Non-Participation Map PDF
A Statewide Assessment of California PDF
An Assessment of Nutrition and the Nutrition Environment in Licensed Child Care in Los Angeles County PDF