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At Risk After School Programs

At Risk After School Programs. Missouri Department of Health and Senior Service Marcia Walmsley, MBA, Program Coordinator & Tracy Reese-Okosi , Nutrition Consultant. A Bit of History.

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At Risk After School Programs

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  1. At Risk After School Programs Missouri Department of Health and Senior Service Marcia Walmsley, MBA, Program Coordinator & Tracy Reese-Okosi, Nutrition Consultant

  2. A Bit of History • In 1998, Child Nutrition Reauthorization authorized snack reimbursement for children in afterschool programs. • In 2000, the Agricultural Risk Protection Act established the At Risk After School Supper Program in Missouri, along with five other states.

  3. A Bit of History (cont.) • In 2001, 2008, and 2009, additional states were added to the list of At Risk After School Supper Programs, for a total of 15 states. • In 2010, the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act expanded supper meal reimbursement to all 50 states.

  4. Outreach • Had a conference, hosted in coordination with the Kaufman foundation in Kansas City. • Have coordinated outreach efforts with FRAC. • Exhibits/displays • Pamphlets • Webinar • Presentations at numerous conferences

  5. Lessons Learned • Don’t restrict meal service times • Allow supper to be served first, after school has ended • Provide separate training and resources • Encourage sponsors to contract with schools for meals and to hire school cooks

  6. Lessons Learned • Have separate, designated storage space for afterschool foods. • If the program is operated in a school by an outside entity, try to work with the school to develop an agreement to use school equipment and storage facilities. • If possible, purchase foods through school contracts.

  7. Missouri CACFP Web Site • http://health.mo.gov/living/wellness/nutrition/foodprograms/cacfp/index.php • Or go to www.health.mo.gov and scroll down to “Sites A to Z” and click on Child and Adult Care Food Program

  8. Resources •  Policy and Procedure Manual • At-Risk Recordkeeping Workbook • Orientation Manual • Outreach materials

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