On May 30, TDA posted to SquareMeals a major release of the CACFP Handbook. This release represents TDA’s next phase in consolidating the four CACFP Handbooks into one. In addition to consolidating Sections 1000, 2000, 4100, 5000, and 7000, this release also accomplishes the following:

• Implementation of outstanding federal guidance from rulemaking and memos that have only been communicated previously in newsletters, FAQs, webinars, and SquareMeals
• Clarification or correction of guidance based on the most frequent questions TDA receives
• Initial efforts to rewrite and reorganize content for a better end-user experience.

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TDA has released updated versions of the CACFP Permanent Agreement prototypes used between sponsors and their sites/providers; these updates provide minor clarifications to align with regulatory requirements. While existing Permanent Agreements do not need to be re-signed, sponsors must use these updated prototype Agreements moving forward when bringing new sites/providers under their sponsorship.

TDA has released updated versions of the following CACFP Permanent Agreement prototypes:
• Permanent Agreement Between Sponsoring Organization and Adult Day Care Site
• Permanent Agreement Between Sponsoring Organization and Child Care Site
• Permanent Agreement Between Sponsoring Organization and Child Care Site – Sponsoring Organization Provides Meals/Snacks
• Permanent Agreement Between Sponsoring Organization and Day Care Home Provider(s).

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TDA has released a video offering an overview of the recent updates to the Child and Adult Care Food Program Handbook. Designed for CACFP contracting entities, it provides a guide to the latest updates to the Handbook so CEs can confidently navigate the changes. Additionally, the video provides an overview of the Handbook consolidation project and the status of future updates.

You can access the video here.

The video has also been added to the Webinar library located on the CACFP Resources page.

Visit USDA for more information on the Final Rule and upcoming changes. Let us know what kind of resources would best support you in implementing these new meal standards – Click here! 

TANS implementation timelines have changed since the publishing of this article. Please visit the TANS SquareMeals page for the most current information.