Subtitle Implementing At-Risk Meals in the Heartland!

Outreach Trained CACFP field staff Met with NSLP field staff Included in NSLP fy 2012 training and information Participated in the Indiana Afterschool Network annual conference Developed brochure for Indiana at-risk meals

PowerPoint Training At-risk site requirements What meals are eligible? Estimated reimbursement Record keeping requirements Menu requirements Monitoring How to apply

Simplify Application Process At risk snack sites added the supper meal to the center information form Schools submit minimum paperwork –Alternate approval form –Pre approval form –Media release –Policy Statement –Required training form

New Institutions Participate in new sponsor training Complete application materials Complete on-line forms Receive detailed CACFP training Demonstrate VCA Pass performance evaluation (showing they can manage the Program)

Growth Get calls from schools frequently Summer sponsors want to do at-risk during the school year Childcare sites in low income areas add at- risk suppers for school agers Additional Boys & Girls Clubs –Indiana Alliance for Boys & Girls Clubs

In Indiana: Afterschool centers are not required to be licensed –Alternate approval forms –Health inspections –Fire Marshall report Several sponsors have found it works best to serve supper right after school and a snack later before the kids go home

Contact Information Website: Carol Markle –

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