Blog AB 290 FAQ November 28, 2012 • Elyse Homel Vitale Answers to some Frequently Asked Questions about the bill, prepared by CFPA. PDF Blog California Legislation Related to Child Care Nutrition November 28, 2012 • Elyse Homel Vitale AB 2084 (2010) – Chaptered link AB 1872 (2012) – Vetoed link Blog Bill Language November 27, 2012 • Elyse Homel Vitale AB 290, as chaptered on October 11, 2013. PDF AB 290, as amended on September 3, 2013. PDF AB 290, as amended on May 20, 2013. PDF AB 290, as introduced on February 11, 2013. PDF AB 290, History. link Blog Lame Duck Call-In Day: Wednesday Nov. 28th November 26, 2012 • Kerry Birnbach 11.26.2013 Today, November 26th, Congress reconvened for the lame duck session. The Farm Bill, which includes SNAP, has not yet passed through Congress and will likely be part of future budget discussions. We can’t let Congress forget about the 46 million Americans who rely on SNAP benefits. Blog CFPA Workshops at CSBA Annual Education Conference November 26, 2012 • Ariana Oliva 11.26.12 CFPA will host two workshops this year at the California School Boards Association’s (CSBA) annual conference. If you’re going to be at the CSBA conference this year, please join us at our two Blog Just Released – New School Meal Analysis November 15, 2012 • Tia Shimada 11.16.2012 CFPA’s school meal analysis describes student participation in the National School Lunch Program and federal School Breakfast Program, and the resulting fiscal impact Blog Now Accepting 2013 "Freshy" Award Nominations November 13, 2012 • Alexis Fernandez 11.13.2012 The “Freshy” Awards honor the actions of individual Californians and organizations from across the state that have worked diligently in the last year to improve CalFresh. CFPA will collect information about each nominee Blog Schools Encouraged to Offer Plant-Based Vegetarian Options November 8, 2012 • Markell Lewis 11.8.2012 California Department of Education Nutrition Services Division released a management bulletin entitled “Vegetarian Options in School Meals”. The bulletin outlines the variety of benefits of eating plant-centered vegetarian meals, Blog Measure J Passes – Bond to Improve Oakland USD Facilities November 7, 2012 • Markell Lewis 11.7.2012 Oakland’s Measure J received over 80 percent “yes” votes in Tuesday’s election. The bond will provide funds for the district to improve classrooms, science labs, and other school facilities, as well as upgrades to kitchen facilities. Blog Great News: CA Voters Pass Prop 30! November 7, 2012 • Kerry Birnbach 11.7.2012 With the results of yesterday’s election confirmed, CFPA is pleased to learn that California voters passed Proposition 30, Governor Brown’s tax initiative to raise revenue, support state education, and help to balance the state budget. Blog CalFresh Forum Event Registration is Now Open! October 29, 2012 • Alexis Fernandez 10.29.2012 Registration for the 2013 CalFresh Forum is now open! You can easily register online and find out more about the Forum by visiting the CalFresh Forum webpage. This year we Blog $10 Registration Fee October 24, 2012 • Kerry Birnbach 10.24.2012 This year we are asking for a $10 registration fee to help cover the rising costs of organizing and hosting the Forum. The registration fee includes your attendance, lunch, and light breakfast service. As part of the registration process you will be redirected to PayPal where you can [...] Blog New Year, New Updates to the Forum October 24, 2012 • Kerry Birnbach 10.24.2012 This year we have made a few changes to the CalFresh Forum. First, workshops will be tailored to one of three types of attendees: CalFresh administrators and eligibility workers, outreach workers, and advocates. We understand that Blog CalFresh Forum 2013 October 23, 2012 • Alexis Fernandez Wednesday February 20, 2013 – Wednesday February 13, 2013 1013 K Street Map and Directions | Register Description: Each year CFPA’s CalFresh Forum brings together hundreds of key stakeholders from across the state to discuss strategies and opportunities to improve the reach and impact of CalFresh. Register Blog Event Brochure Now Available! October 23, 2012 • Alexis Fernandez 10.23.2012 The 2013 CalFresh Forum event brochure will provide you with an overview of this year’s workshop topics, changes to the Forum format, including unique workshop tracks for attendees, and more details about the event location and schedule! Blog USDA's New "Recipes for Healthy Kids Cookbook" October 18, 2012 • Markell Lewis 10.18.2012 USDA’s Team Nutrition has released a cookbook with the 30 winning recipes from the Recipes for Healthy Kids (R4HK) Competition, scaled to be used in school kitchens. Blog Building Up Support for School Food Service Directors October 10, 2012 • Ariana Oliva 10.10.2012 We have all complained about school meals at some point, proclaims Marlene Schwartz, Deputy Director for the Rudd Center, in a recent Huff blog post. But times are changing for school meals and Food Service Directors need our support more than ever. Blog AB 1872 (Alejo) Vetoed by Governor October 4, 2012 • Elyse Homel Vitale 10.4.2012 AB 1872 (Alejo) Improving Child Care Nutrition was vetoed by the Governor on Thursday, September 27. Blog State Superintendent of Instruction Supports Breakfast October 1, 2012 • Nicola Edwards 10.1.12 Tom Torlakson, California’s State Superintendent of Instruction, confirms the health and academic benefits of eating a school breakfast and urges schools increase participation Blog Establishment of Coalition: Nutrition for Los Angeles Families October 1, 2012 • Yolanda Anguiano 10.1.2012 CFPA’s process to invite stakeholders to form a coalition began by identifying a small group of organizations who conduct CalFresh outreach and enrollment. The Coalition was named Nutrition for Los Angeles Families (NFLAF). Members of Blog AB 1594 Vetoed by Governor Brown October 1, 2012 • Alexis Fernandez 10.1.2012 AB 1594 (Eng) Improving Charter School Nutrition was vetoed by the Governor on Saturday, September 29. AB 1594 would have extended California’s needy student meal Blog New School Meals Stepping Up to the Plate September 28, 2012 • Markell Lewis 9.29.2012 In light of recent media coverage the new meals standards have received, including a spot on the Jon Stewart show, CFPA reaffirms support for the new meal standards and encourages school districts to work to ensure successful implementation. Blog Secretary Duncan Encourages L.A. Educators to Fight Hunger September 27, 2012 • Nicola Edwards 9.27.12 Washington, D.C. – U.S. Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan sent a letter to educators in Los Angeles and across the country encouraging schools, administrators and teachers to fight hunger in the classroom by getting more students connected to the School Breakfast Program. Read more here… Blog Join CFPA in supporting Oakland's Measure J September 27, 2012 • Markell Lewis 9.27.2012 Oakland’s Measure J, “Improve Quality of Oakland Schools & School Facilities”, if passed would provide $44 million to fund school food facility improvements throughout Oakland Unified School District (OUSD). Blog Protected: Welcome, Namati! September 21, 2012 • Tia Shimada There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. 1 … 47 48 49 50 51 … 63 Show These Topics AdultsCalFreshChild NutritionFederal AdvocacyFood4AllImmigrantsOlder AdultsSchool-Aged ChildrenState AdministrationState LegislationThriving TransitionsWICYoung Children Authors Alicia GranadosAngeles NelsonBetzabel EstudilloCourtney ShojinagadirangoEric ResslerGabby TilleyGeorge Manalo-LeClairJackie MendelsonJared CallKameron Mims-JonesMelissa CannonMichelle LeeMuneera GardeziNourish CaliforniaRebecca PerezTemp AccessTia ShimadaUptown Studioswpengine Show This Date Range From to