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Arizona Nutrition Network

Explore the reasons for new tools, review changes and highlights, examine USDA requirements, and test your knowledge with this comprehensive program support guide.

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Arizona Nutrition Network

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  1. Arizona Nutrition Network Program Support Guide October 2008 By Dolores H. Sawka, R.D.

  2. Program Objectives Explore the reasons for new tools Review changes and high points Examine the USDA Requirements Test your knowledge

  3. Overview Why the Separation of Program tools? New manual consists of: • Abbreviations and Definition section • Program Support Guide section • Policy and Procedure section

  4. Abbreviations and Definitions Terms SNAP: _______________________________________________ SNAP-Ed: ___________________________________________ Exclusivity Waiver: ____________________________ ______________________________________________________ (See abbreviations list for additional terms)

  5. Program Support Guide Explanation of Training Session • Write-in pages of Support Guide • Questions and fill-in the answers • Toss Up questions for prizes

  6. Program Support GuidePoints and Changes State and Network staff • DES, Family Assistance Administration Anita Sandoval, DES Deputy Operations Administrator Carolyn McMahon, DES Facilities Manager

  7. Program Support GuidePoints and Changes ADHS, Bureau of USDA Nutrition Programs • Karen Sell, Bureau Chief • Sharon Sass, USDA Nutrition Education Advisor

  8. Program Support GuidePoints and Changes ADHS Arizona Nutrition Network Team • Dana Goodloe, Network Manager • Dolores Sawka, RD Partnership Development Specialist • Stephanie Hibbs Partnership Development Specialist • Therese Neal Partnership Development Specialist

  9. Program Support GuidePoints and Changes ADHS Arizona Nutrition Network Team • Sue Zevan, RD – Nutritionist • Laura Astbury, MS, RD, LD – Nutritionist • Cori Lorts, MPH, RD – Social Marketing Manager • Daryl Hansen, Data and Reporting Specialist

  10. Program Support GuidePoints and Changes ADHS Arizona Nutrition Network Team • Shelley Kuklish, Network Epidemiologist • Patty Morage-Ouezada, Multi-Cultural Specialist Financial Reviews and Systems: • Stephen Larson, CIA, Program Compliance Supervisor • David Pliskin, CPA, Program Compliance Auditor

  11. Guiding Principles • SNAP provides nutrition assistance to eligible low-income households. • 1960’s Congress’ vision. • Largest Food and Nutrition Services program. • SNAP’s Goal remains the same today. • SNAP participants are in need of knowledge. • Nutrition Message are needed – • List of Guiding Principle

  12. Guiding Principles • SNAP-Ed is for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Participants. • Provides ________________ to help participants adapt to ___________________ ___________ to improve their health and well being on a limited budget. • Targets ________ and _________ for greatest impact. • Uses _______________, behaviorally-focused interventions and concentrate on small key outcomes.

  13. Guiding Principles 5. Coordinate and Collaborate with a variety of stakeholders to _________________ with Local, State, regional and national levels. • When SNAP agencies and nutrition education providers are defined and put into practice, __________ enhances specific __________ ____________ of local, State, regional and national SNAP agencies.

  14. Partnership Classifications Question: Who can become a LIA Partner? Any ______________________________ within the state of Arizona can become a member, or Partner, with Arizona Nutrition Network based on the ____________________. Name the three types of Partnerships available to agencies:

  15. Toss Up Questions • In the Guiding Principle what audience is targeted for the greatest potential impact?

  16. Program Development Helping SNAP participants make healthier food choices consistent with and . SNAP-Ed activities should include, __________- ________________, use of motivators and reinforcements that are relevant to your audience, many methods of communication to get your message across, involve your audience, and provide ways to express your message several times.

  17. Toss Up Questions! • What does SNAP stand for? • When would you need to use an Exclusivity Waiver? • Name the Site Category that does not need an exclusivity waiver for your LIA Program? • _______________________

  18. Program Development Among the many important nutrition-related issues that make a difference with the SNAP eligible audience, your program should focus on behavioral outcomes . • Who can name the three (3) Behavior Outcomes that your SNAP-Ed Program should focus on? 1. 2. 3.

  19. Social Marketing Campaigns • Social Marketing messages are based on formative research, pre-tested from focus groups to ensure relevance. Campaigns encourage SNAP eligible individuals to choose _______________ ________________________________ and reduce risk of chronic disease.

  20. Test Your Knowledge • How many Social Marketing campaigns are there each year and, what months during the year do they change?

  21. Contract Timeline Runs consistent with Federal Fiscal Year • October 1st through September 30th • Monies awarded for one fiscal year __________________________________. • Begins with the date the contract is signed by ADHS, but no earlier than October 1st.

  22. Contract Timeline • ADHS begins the procurement process. • LIA Partner contracts with ADHS for one year • Possible extension up to __________. • Changes to Federal Share Budget require an ___________________________.

  23. Financial General • Arizona Nutrition Network is an approved SNAP-Ed provider and structure. Under Section 16 of the Food Stamp Act of 1977, a State Food Stamp Agency is reimbursed of allowable cost to operate approved nutrition education activities. • Records must be retained for .

  24. Financial General • Reimbursement portions of your LIA Program can only be made have been incurred. • Program must follow the allowable/ unallowable cost guidelines. • Failure to follow these guidelines .

  25. Test Your Knowledge • Question: • There are three (3) behavioral outcomes your program should focus on. • Name two (2)? • Answer: 1. 2. 3.

  26. USDA RequirementsAllowable – Unallowable Costs • All costs claimed for the LIA program must meet allowable criteria (must be used for SNAP-Ed topics aimed at of disease, used with SNAP eligibles, must be , used exclusively for SNAP-Ed. (OMB Circulars A21, A87 and A122). U

  27. USDA RequirementsAllowable – Unallowable Costs • Costs that do not qualify, or are considered unallowable, as Local share, or will they be reimbursable as Federal Share.

  28. Allowable - Unallowable Costs • Reasonable and Necessary Cost? • Provide a program benefit • In proportion to other program costs • Messages consistent to USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans • essential functions of your program • If not in place would cause adverse program operations • Do not duplicate existing efforts

  29. Allowable Nutrition Education Materials when there are no other comparable materials available (must support State’s goals and Objectives, have SNAP message) Unallowable Materials charged to another Federal or private program Endorses or promotes Brand Names Contains disparaging messages Literature/Materials/Audiovisuals

  30. Allowable Shared equipment with non-SNAP users (cost sharing details requires) Kitchen appliances with justification Equipment that is used for your program – if shared, must be prorated and approved Unallowable Equipment can not exceed prior approval for costs (i.e. $5,000) unless approval is from FNS Medical equipment Equipment

  31. Allowable Cost of food used for food demos, taste testing purposes Cost of kitchen equipment and supplies for food storage Unallowable Ongoing snack or food service Meal sized portions Food Samples, Supplies and Provisions

  32. Allowable Classroom setting for SNAP eligibles on nutrition related topics Primary purpose is to provide nutrition education Physical activity? Unallowable Medical nutrition therapy and secondary intervention Weight loss classes Health screening Giving out incentive items over $4 Nutrition education costs that are charged to another Federal program Nutrition Education

  33. Allowable Educational supplies, curricula and staff salaries to teach gardening concepts that reinforce the beneficial aspects of gardening. Unallowable Rental or purchase of garden equipment garden plots, seeds, plants and ther supplies. Gardening

  34. Allowable Time volunteers of a public agency spend on SNAP-Ed duties. Time charged at a rate that reflects the duties performed. Staff time spent delivering nutrition education to SNAP eligibles – and charged at a rate that reflects the duties performed. Unallowable Volunteer time of a non-public agency spent on SNAP-Ed duties A physician’s time spent giving out flyers where charges to program are based on their physician's pay rate University courses that are not relevant to practical delivery of nutrition education to SNAP eligibles. Staff and Training Costs

  35. Question: What type of travel would be an allowable expense? Travel to approved sites where you will be providing SNAP-Ed. Travel to a Network Training meeting. Question: What type of travel would not be an allowable expense? Transporting people to a SNAP-Ed activity. Test Your Knowledge

  36. SUMMARY • Two Network tools • New USDA Terms • Network Staff • Program Support Guide • Reviewed USDA Requirements • Experiences to test your knowledge

  37. Arizona Nutrition Network HAVE A GREAT YEAR!

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