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PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PROGRAMS
AFTER SCHOOL
SNACKS PROGRAM (National
School Lunch Program program also offers after school snack
at sites that meet eligibility requirements).
NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM (SCH)
SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM provides nutritious breakfasts to
promote learning readiness and healthy eating behaviors.
--School Breakfast Program
SPECIAL
MILK PROGRAM (SMP)
offers milk to children in schools and childcare
institutions
who do not have access to other Federal
meal service
programs.
(The program reimburses schools for the milk they serve. Schools in the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Programs may
also participate in SMP to provide milk to children in half-day
pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs where children do not have
access to the school meal programs.)
--Special Milk Program Facts
--Fact Sheet
--Frequently Asked Questions
--Income Eligibility Guidelines
--Reimbursement Rates
SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM (SF)
SEAMLESS SUMMER OPTION (community based summer meals programs for
disadvantaged children)
--also see Seamless Summer Option descriptions
SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS & CHILDREN
--also see WIC webpage
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COLORADO STATE AGENCIES
ADMINISTERING CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS
NSLP (Public),
SFSP, Child Nutrition/Transportation Unit, Colorado Department of
Education,
201 East Colfax Av. Rm 209, Denver
303.866.6661
NSLP (Private),
MPRO USDA FNS SNP
1244 Speer Blvd # 903, Denver 303.844.0359
CACFP,
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, FCHSD-CAC-A4,
4300 Cherry Creek Dr. S,
Denver
303.692.2452
NUTRITION
INFORMATION
TEAM NUTRITION provides schools with nutrition education
materials for children and families; technical assistance materials for
school food service directors, managers, and staff; and materials to build
school and community support for healthy eating and physical activity.
State agency partners provide training and technical assistance to support
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CHILDREN'S SUMMER MEAL PROGRAM
Seamless Summer
Option: An Opportunity for School Districts
--Seamless Summer Option
What was once known as
the Seamless Summer Waiver is now a permanent option for school districts
participating in the National School Lunch Program or School Breakfast
Program. Authorized by the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of
2004, the Seamless Summer Option (formerly Seamless Summer Waiver)
streamlines the administrative and monitoring requirements for school
districts operating a summer meal program to feed hungry children within
low-income areas of
their
communities. This is a summer extension of
the National School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program. during
the traditional summer vacation periods and, for year-round schools, long
school vacation periods (generally exceeding 2-3 weeks).
Although the
traditional SFSP is still available to schools, the Seamless Summer
Option offers a streamlined approach to feeding hungry children in your
community with less paperwork and administrative monitoring.
School districts participating in the NSLP or SBP are eligible to apply
for the Seamless Summer Option. Once approved through their governing
State agency, school districts serve meals free of charge to children, 18
years and under, in low-income areas.
The same NSLP and SBP rules apply for meal service. Meals served are
reimbursed at the NSLP and/or SBP “free” rates. Allowable meals may
include breakfast, a.m. snack, lunch, p.m. snack, and supper. Up to two types
of meals per day can be reimbursed (three for migrant sites and camps).
Types of sites allowed
to participate in this option include:
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Open sites: all children eat
free in communities where at least 50% of the children are eligible for
free/reduced price school meals.
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Restricted open
sites:
sites that meet the open site criteria, explained above, but are later
restricted for safety, control, or security reasons.
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Closed enrolled
sites:
may be in any community for an enrolled group of low-income children and
meets the 50% criteria explained above. This excludes academic summer
schools.
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Migrant sites: serving
children of migrant families.
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Camps: residential or
non-residential camps.
For information
contact the NSLP State agency or
to apply for the Seamless Summer Option, contact:
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Summer Food
Service Program
-- Child and
Adult Care Food Program
-- National School Lunch
Program
-- School Breakfast
Program
SFSP serves meals at supervised sites near where children live in the
community. A commitment by individuals and the community is needed to have
a successful SFSP.
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Units of local government, camps, schools, and private nonprofit
organizations can
sponsor
the SFSP.
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organizations that already provide services to the community, and have
capable staff and good management practices to run a food service can
sponsor the SFSP.
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smaller
organizations are welcome to consider operating a feeding site, such as a
recreational or enrichment program. Responsibilities include
supervising a site, attending the sponsor's training, supervising
activities and the meal service, keeping daily records of meals served,
store food appropriately, and keeping the site clean and sanitary. You
should contact the State agency indicating your interest as a site, or
find a local sponsor and make your own arrangements.
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Parents can also act as
organizers by
locating a feeding site in the community where your children can receive
summer meals.
--To find a feeding site, contact those organizations in your community
that are offering an activities program. Organizations offering activity
programs are often local schools, community centers, recreation centers,
and faith-based organizations. If you are unable to find a feeding site in
your area, please contact your State agency and ask them for the location
to a feeding site in your community.
--If there are no feeding sites in your community, you can mobilize your
community to sponsor the program. In order for a feeding site to exist in
your community, a school, nonprofit organization or local government
agency must be the program sponsor and be responsible for the
administration of the program. To begin mobilizing your community, contact
the following people and groups, and tell them there is an interest in the
community to feed children in the summer. Contact:
school principal, teachers, Parent Teachers Association, school food service manager,
school officials e.g., school board or superintendent of schools,
local mayor's office, local recreation and parks office County officials,
or elected officials.)
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
If interested in becoming a sponsor
contact the
State
Agency for more information.
--SFSP sponsor attend the State agency's
training, locate eligible sites, hire, train and supervise staff, arrange
for meals to be prepared and delivered, monitor sites and prepare claims
for reimbursement. (note: providing these services also provides an
opportunities for sponsoring summertime local adult and youth employment.)
--To find a feeding site in your area, contact those organizations in
your community that are offering an activities program. Organizations
offering activity programs are often local schools, community centers,
recreation centers and faith based organizations. If you are unable to
find a feeding site in your area, please contact your
State
agency and ask them for the location of the nearest feeding site.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: The best SFSP sites have organized, well-run activities
(e.g.,
arts and crafts, tutoring, mentoring, drama, sports, computer training,
music, gardening, reading programs, cooking, etc.)
that keep the interest of the children and teens coming back to the site
day after day. Other programming options including enlisting local fire and police departments, local celebrities, local
businesses and local political figures to make presentations at their SFSP
sites.
ELIGIBILITY:
All children 18 years and younger who come to an approved site may
receive meals.
--Sites must be located in low-income communities or must
serve primarily low-income children.
--At camps, only the children who are
eligible for free or reduced price meals may receive SFSP meals.
--How
to Start a Summer Food Service Program --(SEAMLESS
SUMMER:-Fact Sheet - Seamless Summer Waiver: An Opportunity
for School Districts --Seamless
Summer Cover Memo for Questions and Answers (March 23, 2005) --Seamless
Summer Questions and Answers - Guidance FY 2005 |