The Forum Works on Behalf of CACFP within Two Policy Buckets

Congress And Other Elected Officials

Legislative policy is set forth in bills such as the Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act (CNR).  Congress sets rules in these bills that USDA has to implement.  For example: the recent changes to the meal patterns, reimbursement amounts and number of meals reimbursed.  

USDA and State Agencies

Regulatory policy is the specific set of rules that need to be followed to administer the CACFP.  Oversight agencies such as USDA and state agencies create the regulation that needs to be followed based on the rules set by Congress.

Click here to Learn More About The Two Types of Policy

Legislative Policy 

Learn more about Child Nutrition Reauthorization from the Food Research and Action Center
Legislation Regarding CACFP: links to legislation pertaining to CACFP on USDAs website

Regulatory Policy

Regulations Regarding CACFP as highlighted by USDA
​Policy Memos from USDA: links to all 321 - including waivers associated with COVID-19 and subsequent Q&As 

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