At Risk After School Programs

Missouri Department of Health and Senior ServiceMarcia Walmsley, MBA, Program Coordinator

& Tracy Reese-Okosi, Nutrition Consultant

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Missouri CACFP Web Site•http://health.mo.gov/living/wellness/nutrit

ion/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

Resources• Policy and Procedure Manual

•At-Risk Recordkeeping Workbook

•Orientation Manual

•Outreach materials