2009 Bulletins

Child Care Centers Policy Bulletins

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01-09 PDFIncome Eligibility Forms, Income Eligibility Criteria (instructions) and Income Eligibility Guidelines & Civil Rights Ethnicity & Race Collection09 Federal RegisterJune 5, 2009
02-09 PDFDistribution of WIC InformationBy regulationJune 30, 2009
03-09 PDFContracting with Outside Companies for Food and Meals7 CFR Parts 226.21 & 226.22July 9, 2009
04-09 PDFImplementation of Quality Control (QC) Monitoring for CN Labeling ProgramSP 32-2009August 24, 2009
05-09 PDFExtending Categorical Eligibility to Additional Children in a HouseholdCACFP 08-2009September 24, 2009
06-09 PDFApplying Geographic Preferences in Procurements for the Child Nutrition Programs - UpdatesSP 01-2010, CACFP 01-2010, SFSP 01-2010October 12, 2009
07-09 PDFProcurement QuestionsCACFP 02-2010October 15, 2009
Family Day Care Homes Policy Bulletins

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01-09 PDF Attachment
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Updated Eligibility Information for Tier II Mixed Homes and Elementary Schools with 50% or More Free and Reduced Price EligibilityJanuary 14, 2009
02-09 PDFProvider Critical Areas and Ratings ClarificationJanuary 26, 2009
03-09 PDFFDCH Provider Record Maintenance RequirementsMarch 17, 2009
04-09 PDFRelative Care Background Check RequirementsMarch 24, 2009
05-09 PDFMeal Disallowance PoliciesCACFP 05-2009April 25, 2009
06-09 PDFIncome Eligibility Guidelines and Income Eligibility FormJune 8, 2009
07-09 PDFExtending Categorical Eligibility to Additional Children in a HouseholdCACFP 08-2009September 24, 2009
08-09 PDFRelative Care Providers ? Clarification of FDCH 03-08October 24, 2009
National School Lunch Program Policy Bulletins

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01-09 PDF Attachment
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Verification Interim RuleFederal Register (7CFR Parts 210 and 245), 12/18/08January 05, 2009
02-09 PDFReminder concerning E-Rate Audits by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)SP 09-01January 05, 2009
03-09 PDFFresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) Regional Questions & AnswersSP-04-2009January 06, 2009
04-09 PDFProcurement QuestionsSP 08-2009February 09, 2009
05-09 PDFCompetitive Procurement and Private Grants for School Food ProgramsSP 09-2009February 09, 2009
06-09 PDFWays to Assist Families During Economic DownturnSP 15-2009March 16, 2009
07-09 PDFExemptions Under the Competitive Food Services RegulationTA 01-2009March 16, 2009
08-09 PDFVerification Report Non-response ClarificationSP 12-2009March 17, 2009
09-09 PDFEconomic Price Adjustments in Vendor ContractsSP 10-2009March 17, 2009
10-09 PDF2009 Edition of Questions and Answers for the National School Lunch Program's Seamless Summer OptionSP 11-2009March 18, 2009
11-09 PDFContracting with FSMCs: Guidance for School Food AuthoritiesLetter 4-14-09MaY 5, 2009
12-09 PDFCalorie Levels for School Meals Initiative ReviewsState PolicyJuly 7, 2009
13-09 PDFPre-issuance Review Requirement on School Food Authority's Proposed Procurement of For-profit Vendors Supplying Complete Meals as Part of the National School Lunch ProgramState PolicyJuly 14, 2009
14-09 PDFProcurement QuestionsSP 28-2009July 16, 2009
15-09 PDFSchool Garden Q&ATA 04-2009August 24, 2009
16-09 PDFImplementation of Quality Control (QC) Monitoring for CN Labeling ProgramSP 32-2009August 24, 2009
17-09 PDFHealthierUS School Challenge Online ApplicationTA 05-2009August 24, 2009
18-09 PDF Attachment
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Final Fluid Milk Substitution RuleFederal Register Vol. 74, No. 149August 24, 2009
19-09 PDFQ & As: Milk Substitution for Children with Medical or Special Dietary Needs (Non-Disability)SP 35-2009August 24, 2009
20-09 PDFH1N1 Information Regarding School Closures and School MealsSP 33-2009, SFSP 06-2009, SP 31-2009, SFSP 05-2009, USDA NoticeAugust 24, 2009
21-09 PDFModifications to USDA Approved Nutrient Analysis Software ListSP 34-2009August 24, 2009
24-09 PDFSchool Dismissals for H1N1 Outbreaks: Questions and Answers Edition #2SP 42-2009, SFSP 08-2009October 8, 2009
25-09 PDFUSDA?s Rural Development Community Facilities ProgramLetter of 9/16/09October 8, 2009
26-09 PDFGuidance in Crediting for, and Use of Donated Foods in Contracts with Food Service Management CompaniesFD-080 revisedOctober 12, 2009
27-09 PDFApplying Geographic Preferences in Procurements for the Child Nutrition Programs - UpdatesSP 01-2010, CACFP 01-2010, SFSP 01-2010October 12, 2009
28-09 PDFProcurement QuestionsSP 02-2010, SFSP 02-2010October 13, 2009
Summer Food Service Program Policy Bulletins

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USDA Reference

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01-09 PDFGuidance on the Summer Food Service ProgramSFSP-03 2009June 25, 2009
02-09 PDFExcess Summer MealsSFSP-04 2009July 16, 2009
03-09 PDFImplementation of Quality Control (QC) Monitoring for CN Labeling ProgramSP 32-2009August 24, 2009
04-09 PDFH1N1 Information Regarding School Closures and School MealsSP 33-2009, SFSP 06-2009, SP 31-2009, SFSP 05-2009, USDA NoticeAugust 24, 2009
06-09 PDFSchool Dismissals for H1N1 Outbreaks: Questions and Answers Edition #2SP 42-2009, SFSP 08-2009October 8, 2009
07-09 PDFGuidance in Crediting for, and Use of Donated Foods in Contracts with Food Service Management CompaniesFD-080 revisedOctober 12, 2009
08-09 PDFApplying Geographic Preferences in Procurements for the Child Nutrition Programs - UpdatesSP 01-2010, CACFP 01-2010, SFSP 01-2010October 12, 2009
09-09 PDFProcurement QuestionsSP 02-2010, SFSP 02-2010October 13, 2009
10-09 PDFExtending Categorical Eligibility to Additional Children in a HouseholdSP 38-2009October 23, 2009
TEFAP Policy Bulletins

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USDA Reference

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01-09 PDFRequirements for Reimbursement of Administrative FundsFebruary 17, 2009
02-09 PDF Attachment
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Establishing recipient eligibility for household consumptionApril 6, 2009
03-09 PDFEconomic Recovery Payments to Recipients of Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Railroad Retirement Benefits, and Veteran?s Disability Compensation or Pension BenefitsApril 20, 2009
04-09 PDFAmerican Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Increases to Unemployment Compensation PaymentsFD-090July 16, 2009
05-09 PDFSupplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Cash Payment Pilot Projects (SNAP Pilot Projects) and Work Supplementation or Support Programs (SNAP Work Programs) BenefitsFD-091July 16, 2009
06-09 PDFAllocation Formula of TEFAP Administrative FundsInternal PolicyOctober 12, 2009
07-09 PDFAllowability of Participant Payments and Contributions for Foods Donated by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and/or Non-USDA SourcesFD-097November 3, 2009