USDA Policy Memorandum CACFP 08-2017, Questions and Answers on the Updated Meal Pattern Requirements for the CACFP. USDA Crediting Handbook for the CACFP. USDA Serving Meats and Meat Alternates at Breakfast web page. This management bulletin (MB) provides guidance for Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Operators regarding the documentation requirements for the meal patterns referenced in Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (7 CFR ), Section 226.20. The documentation requirements in this MB pertain only to CACFP federal regulations and the California Additional Meat/Meat Alternates Options for CNPs: Crediting Tempeh and Surimi. The webinar provides an overview of the crediting updates resulting from the Request for Information and provides crediting technical assistance with hands-on practice specifically for tempeh and surimi. References: CACFP Regulations,7 CFR sections 226.15 and 226.20; CACFP 17-2016, Revised Child Nutrition Authorization 2010: Nutrition Requirements for Fluid Milk and Fluid Milk Substitutions in the CACFP, (Q&A); SP 53-2016, CACFP 21-2016, Crediting Tofu and Soy Yogurt Products in the School Meal Programs and the CACFP; CACFP 08-2017, Q&A USDA Memo SP 22-2019, CACFP 15-2019 and SFSP 15-2019 : Crediting Coconut, Hominy, Corn Masa, and Corn Flour in the Child Nutrition Programs. Food Buying Guide (Section 3: Fruits) Overview of Crediting Requirements for the Fruits Component (USDA) Yield Table for Fruits (USDA) Fruit in Smoothies. 04/06/2017 CACFP10-2017Taking Food Components Offsite in the At-Risk Afterschool Component of CACFP 03/23/2017 CACFP09-2017Vegetable and Fruit Requirements in CACFP: Q&As CACFP Serious Deficiency Handbook CACFP Crediting Handbook Food Buying Guide. About Us Connect Our Board Refer to the Crediting Handbook or contact the State agency with questions regarding specific foods or quantities. 3. Non-creditable foods may be served as extra foods in CACFP meals, but do not contribute toward meeting meal component requirements. Use of non-creditable foods may increase costs and contribute to excess calories. 4. The CSDE's CACFP crediting worksheets evaluate grain-based foods for compliance with the CACFP crediting requirements and WGR criteria, and determine the ounce equivalents per serving. Worksheets 1-5 and 9 evaluate foods for compliance with the CACFP adult meal patterns. Worksheets 6-8 evaluate foods for compliance with the CSDE's The USDA Crediting Handbook for CACFP Operators includes a Crediting in Action Section that provides step-by-step guidance on crediting recipes. USDA Policy Memorandum CACFP 08-2017, Questions and Answers on the Updated Meal Pattern Requirements for the CACFP (PDF) USDA Crediting Handbook for the CACFP (revised March 2020) The USDA Crediting Handbook for CACFP includes a Crediting in Action Section that provides step-by-step guidance on crediting recipes. For more information on CN labels and PFS, reference the USDA Food Manufacturers/Industry web page. Optional Best Practices January 2012. Tab 2: Guidelines Manual. Introduction to the Child and Adult Care Food Program - Training Manual for child care centers. August 2013. Tab 3: Administrative Review Procedures. Administrative Review Procedures for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (NS-409-G) June 2011. Tab 4: Nutrition Guidance for Child Care Centers. This management bulletin (MB) provides guidance for Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Ope