Maximizing Child Nutrition Programs Michigan Department of Education Grants Coordination and School Support
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Maximizing Child Nutrition Programs Michigan Department of Education Grants Coordination and School Support May 2007 Child Nutrition Programs National School Lunch Program School Breakfast Program Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) • At-Risk Afterschool Snacks and Suppers 2 Summer Food Service Program Basics Provides free, nutritious meals to children in low-income areas Children must be 18 years or under Operates when the National School Lunch Program is not operating Federally funded, administered by the Michigan Department of Education 3 Sponsoring Organizations Accept financial and administrative responsibility Capable of managing food service Arrange for meals Train and monitor sites Oversee site operations Complete paperwork Submit claims for reimbursement 4 Organizations That Sponsor the SFSP Schools Private non-profit organizations • Community and faith-based organizations Local governments/Indian Tribal Organizations College or University Camps 5 Sponsor Types in Michigan School Government Camp Not for Profit 2005 2006 56% 8% 17% 19% 62% 7% 21% 12% 6 Types of Sites Parks Pools Community or Recreation Centers Churches Playgrounds Low Income Housing Communities Camps Schools Migrant Centers Libraries Wherever children might congregate 7 Who is Eligible for Participation in SFSP? Children in low income areas Enrolled programs Children in residential camps 8 50% Free and Reduced School Data Low income area determined by school free/reduced lunch data www.michigan.gov/sfsp Click on “Michigan Free and Reduced Data” Click on the binoculars for a specific school search 9 Where are the SFSP eligible areas? 10 SFSP sites 11 Comparison of eligible areas and SFSP sites 12 SFSP Success Improved Administrative Efficiency • Centralized Lansing SFSP administration • Maximum reimbursement rates to sponsors through Simplified Summer Food Program • On-line application • On-line claims • Electronic Funds Transfer payments to sponsors 13 SFSP Success Improved Access through Web Site • Map with sponsor contact information • Potential sponsor on-line survey • On-line site changes and field trip request forms • Resources and graphics available to sponsors 14 SFSP Success Sponsor Training • • • • On-line registration for SFSP sponsor training New SFSP training session added Video Conference training session added Administrative Guides made available at training 15 SFSP Success Advocate Support • • • • Detroit News/Free Press Article 211 referral Potential Sponsor Meetings Food Bank, new sponsor (Gleaner’s Food Bank) • Detroit Health Department Shared Initiatives Meeting • Mayor’s Time Contact and Grass Roots Outreach Campaign 16 Hurdles 45% of free/reduced price children live outside low income areas The amount of administrative paperwork Late and incomplete applications The amount of reimbursement is considered by some to be low 17 Michigan SFSP Profile Sponsors Sites Meals Served 2005 2006 114 818 1,772,813 130 913 1,893,344 18 All Summer Meals & Snacks NSLP, SBP, SFSP Year 2006 2005 2004 Summer Meals Served 6,678,219 7,256,524 6,405,967 19 Plans for the Future Expand on successes of 2006 Expand SFSP advocacy group Develop and implement outreach strategies for all child nutrition programs 20 Recommendations Continue to conduct outreach for SFSP in eligible areas Recognize SFSP as the primary summer option for Michigan children in eligible areas Find a way to serve all low income children 21 What is the CACFP At-Risk Afterschool Snack and Meal initiative? Child Nutrition Program funded by USDA Nutritious snacks and/or suppers to children at the end of their school day Educational or enrichment activities 22 “Area Eligible” Located in a school building in which 50% of enrolled students are certified to receive free or reduced-price meals 23 Who can Participate? Schools College or University Local governments or Tribal organizations Private non-profit organization For-profit Title XX centers Religious Organizations 24 Eligible for-profit organization? 25% of enrolled children’s care is paid through Title XX funds (25% of enrolled children or licensed capacity, whichever is less) OR At least 25% of licensed capacity or enrolled children, whichever is less, are eligible for free or reduced price meals during the most recent calendar month. 25 Program Provisions Educational or enrichment activities Organized, structured, and supervised environment At the end of the school day, on weekends, or holidays Only during the school year 26 Educational or Enrichment Activity Arts and Crafts Homework assistance Life skills Computer Remedial education 27 Licensing Requirements No need for a day care license UNLESS local health department requires it. If no licensing needed, simply meet State & local health & safety standards. 28 Program Eligibility Children 18 years or younger at the start of the school year Or, 19 if the child turns 19 during the school year 29 FY 2007 Michigan Sponsors, Snacks School Districts Religious Organizations Non- Profit Organizations Profit Organizations Total 3 3 11 10 27 30 FY 2007 Michigan Sponsors Suppers School Districts Religious Organizations Non- Profit Organizations Profit Organizations Total 12 1 12 9 34 31 FY 2007 Sites Total Sites for Snacks Total Sites for Suppers 32 39 127 Reimbursement $0.65 per snack $2.40 per supper plus $.1675 cash-in-lieu of commodities 33 Records Menus and receipts Daily meal counts Center attendance sheet Documentation to support claim 34 Initiative Expansion FY 2006 FY 2007 Total sponsors: 34 Total sites: 112 Total sponsors: 46 Total sites: 147 35 Call to Action Identify existing community programming Identify possible partnerships Disseminate program information Seamless provision of programs • SFSP application deadline May 25, 2007 • No deadline to apply to At-Risk After School Snacks and Suppers Must attend Potential Training for Institutions Must apply before claiming reimbursement 36 Web Resources SFSP www.michigan.gov/sfsp CNAP-Application • www.michigan.gov/meis Grant Information www.michigan.gov/mde Click on “Grants” Click on “MiGAL - Grants Available Listing” Afterschool www.afterschool.com 37 Contact Information Michigan Department of Education, Grants Coordination and School Support At-Risk Afterschool Snacks and Suppers Call (517) 373-7391 Email [email protected] Summer Food Service Program Call (517) 373-3347 Email [email protected] Web Site http://www.michigan.gov/sfsp 38