CFPA Releases Nutrition and LCAP Resources

12.06.16 CFPA reached out to school districts across California to hear how they are supporting nutrition and academic success with the Local Control Funding Formula.

School Nutrition for Academic Success: A LCAP Guide

A guide to incorporating nutrition actions into LCAPs. PDF

Research Summary

A summary of the research linking school nutrition to academic success. PDF

Advocacy Materials

Presentation and talking points for use when advocating for nutrition in LCAPs. PPT | VIDEO

Why School Nutrition Matters

An excerpt from Student Supports: Getting the Most Out of Your LCFF Investment. PDF

Project Update: Child Care Pilots Launch in 3 Counties

12.02.2016 Over the past several years, CFPA has been exploring the policy factors that support access to nutritious foods for young children in the licensed family child care setting.

CalFresh Time Limit for ABAWDs

Updates and resources for the return of the three-month time limit link

CalFresh ABAWD Time Limit Returns January 1, 2018

11.30.2016 The CalFresh time limit for able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs) will go back into effect January 1, 2018 in certain California counties, and will likely continue

Join CFPA in Commenting on ESSA

11.29.2016 CFPA submitted comments on California’s state plan for ESSA, urging the California Department of Education to include support for increased access to school meals.

ESSA & Health Policy Update

An overview of opportunities to support health through the implementation of ESSA. PDF

New Report: Seniors and the CalFresh Medical Expense Deduction

11.21.2016 Today, CFPA released a report that examines the current uptake of the excess medical deduction among senior and/or disabled CalFresh participants. The report estimates the impact that a higher rate

Now Accepting 2017 "Freshy" Award Nominations!

10.31.2016 The “Freshy” Awards honor the actions of individual Californians and organizations that have worked diligently in the last year to improve CalFresh.

Seniors and CalFresh

State Strategies to Increase Participation and Benefits PDF

Join CFPA in Supporting Proposition 55

10.18.2016 CFPA’s mission is to improve the health and well-being of low-income Californians by increasing access to nutritious, affordable food. Proposition 55 provides an opportunity

2016 State Legislative Session Reflection

10.11.2016 The 2016 California legislative session recently concluded with action by the Governor on several items of interest to anti-hunger, anti-poverty and public health advocates. This session brought some key victories,

CFPA's 2017 Policy Development: Stakeholder Input

10.10.2016 A big thank you to all of you who participated in CFPA’s annual policy development outreach! Your input plays a vital role in setting CFPA’s advocacy priorities.

Case Study: Fort Bragg Unified School District

Breakfast After the Bell Case Study prepared by CFPA: Fort Bragg Unified School District PDF

Medicaid Direct Certification to Go Statewide!

09.19.2016 Soon, hundreds of thousands of low-income students will be better connected to free and reduced-price school meals. California has been approved to expand the use of Direct Certification with Medicaid through a statewide USDA demonstration project.

New Report: Food Insecurity Screenings in Health Care

9.07.2016 Today, CFPA released a report that describes the intersection between food insecurity and health and lays out state strategies to increase food insecurity screening and intervention practices in health care settings.

Higher Gross Income Limit Provides Growing Opportunity to Increase CalFresh Participation

9.07.2016 According to the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Local Assistance Estimates for the FY 2016-17 state budget, the number of low-income households in California

New Grants: Breakfast After the Bell

Fact sheet prepared by CFPA. PDF

New Resources for Breakfast After the Bell

9.1.2016 New funding for school breakfast is on the way! In January 2017, the California Department of Education will announce

CBPP ABAWD Rule Implementation Toolkit

Center on Budget & Policy Priorities toolkit for states implementing the ABAWD Time Limit PDF

2016 Water Access and Quality Convening Materials

8.24.2016 On August 12, CFPA convened water experts from across the state to discuss strategies to improve the safety, consumption, and appeal of water.

Family Child Care Nutrition Standards Project 2016

A discussion paper on nutrition standards in family child care PDF
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