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CACFP Workgroup
2020/2021 CACFP Input Workgroup
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Input Workgroup is a group of CACFP sponsors and independent centers that provides input to the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) on the impact of policies and procedures related to CACFP. TDA’s goal is to ensure that workgroup members represent a broad and diverse selection of CACFP sponsors; therefore, membership selection is based on criteria such as organization type, sponsorship size, location, and sponsor type. Members of the CACFP Input Workgroup represent the perspective of their CACFP colleagues and serve as liaisons for CACFP sponsors and contracting entities to address issues with TDA during the workgroup meetings.
The 2020/2021 CACFP Input Workgroup members are listed below:
Annette Pena, Neighbors in Need of Services, Inc.
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Blake Stanford, Southwest Human Development Services |
Dana Bigham, Victoria ISD
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DeLynn Garza, BCFS Education Service
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Gylma Garza, Edinburg Child Care, Inc.
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Jesus Navarro, McAllen Care Providers, Inc.
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Kenyatta Chandler, Houston ISD
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Laura-Zelda Villarreal, Brownsville ISD
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Matt Yell, Young Men’s Association of Wichita Falls, Texas
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Ricardo Espinosa, PCCPA
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RJ Bradley, Kids Light, Inc. dba Kids Place Learning Center
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Sandra Pearson, Harris County Department of Education
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Sarai Ferreira, CitySquare
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Saul Fernandez, Extreme Activities, Inc.
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Sehr Qazi, Hirani Platinum Corporation
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Tiffiney Freeman, Department of the Army HQ, U.S. Army Garrison
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Victor Salazar, Hummingbird Child & Adult Nutrition, President, Texas CACFP Sponsors Association
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Members actively participate in subcommittees on the following topics:
Procurement Review Subcommittee
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Goal/Purpose: Seek input on the procurement review process to help TDA ensure consistency and standardization across administrative review staff based on sponsor-specific circumstances (e.g., total reimbursements and vended versus self-prep meal). The focus will be on reviews of private nonprofit sponsors.
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TDA Lead:
Jon Huss
ESC:
Lori Muzquiz
Tarrah Moreno
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CEs:
Blake Stanford
Ricardo Espinosa
Saul Fernandez
Victor Salazar |
COVID-19 Response Input Subcommittee
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Goal/Purpose: Seek input on the TDA’s COVID-19 response efforts to help TDA evaluate ongoing operational needs, communications tools, and trainings, and discuss longer term implications related to implementation of COVID-19 nationwide waivers including transition to “regular operations” and compliance considerations.
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TDA Lead:
Krystle Haney
Helenka Lepkowski Ostrum
ESC:
Lori Muzquiz
Tarrah Moreno
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CEs:
Jesus Navarro
Kenyatta Chandler
Ricardo Espinosa
RJ Bradley
Sarai Ferreira
Sehr Qazi |
The members will meet via telephone to gather input and discuss the current challenges and opportunities for CACFP in Texas. Members provided insight on issues that impact all areas of the CACP at a statewide level. The input and feedback from these meetings help guide TDA as we work to provide the resources and trainings Texas CACFP operators need to achieve success and compliance.
Workgroup members and TDA are excited about the partnership opportunity to ensure growth and success of the CACFP in Texas! If you have topics for discussion to include on an upcoming agenda or ideas you would like to bring to the attention of one of the subcommittees, please communicate your ideas to a current workgroup member.
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2020/2021 Meeting Agendas and Minutes
2019/2020 Meeting Agendas and Minutes
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Assistance available in English and Spanish. Please call 877-TEX-MEAL (877-839-6325) for help.
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In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
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Mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
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This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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Texas Department of Agriculture
Commissioner Sid Miller
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