The California Department of Education, Nutrition Services Division oversees the Child Care Food Program as well as many other nutrition programs. They review, audit and provide training to sponsors of the Program, and participate in meetings and conferences given by the CCFP Roundtable.

The National CACFP Forum was created because the administering agency and policies for this program differ from state to state, and food program sponsors felt a need to organize and share information which would improve service delivery, demonstrate support for quality nutrition, and establish accountability for proper administration of federal funds.

The Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) is a leading national organization working to improve public policies to eradicate hunger and undernutrition in the United States. Founded in 1970 as a public interest law firm, FRAC is a nonprofit and nonpartisan research and public policy center that serves as the hub of an anti-hunger network of thousands of individuals and agencies across the country.

California Food Policy Advocates (CFPA) is a statewide advocacy and public policy organization dedicated to improving the health and well being of low-income Californians by increasing their access to nutritious, affordable and safe food. Established in 1992, CFPA assists communities to identify and solve hunger, food access and distribution problems through understandable and strategically designed research, program development, community education, organizing and advocacy support.

The California State Assembly Website has information and announcements about State Assembly bills and answers such questions as "who is my assembly member", "how do I respond to a bill", and "what jobs are available in the Assembly," as well as many others.

The California State Senate Website has information on the Senators, legislation, schedules, links to offices and caucuses as well as many links to other government-related sites.

The Children's Defense Fund (CDF) educates the nation about the needs of children and encourages preventive investment before they get sick or into trouble, drop out of school, or suffer family breakdown.

The CACFP National Professional Association is a nonprofit organization of professionals who support the federal Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Association members include state agency staff and affiliate organizations.

THOMAS is a website providing up-to-date Federal legislative information. THOMAS has the Congressional Record and full text of legislation available from 1989 (101st Congress) to the present. In addition, THOMAS has summaries (not full text) of legislation available back to 1975 (94th Congress).

U.S.D.A. Food and Nutrition Serice (FNS) reduces hunger and food insecurity in partnership with cooperating organizations by providing children and needy families access to food, a healthful diet and nutrition education in a manner that supports American agriculture and inspires public confidence. FNS oversees the Child and Adult Care Food Program and participate in Roundtable meetings and conferences.

The Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) of the California Department of Social Services.

First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let’s Move" initiative aims to give parents the support they need, provide healthier food in schools, help our kids to be more physically active, and make healthy, affordable food available in every part of our country. Join the First Lady, community leaders, teachers, doctors, nurses, moms and dads in a nationwide campaign to tackle the challenge of childhood obesity.

The National Food Service Management Institute

National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)

Helpful Health/Nutrition Links

• Curriculum and Instruction www.cde.ca.gov/ci/
• Educational Resources Catalog www.cde.ca.gov/re/pn/rc/
  Includes resources such as: 
  Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Photo Cards,1997
  Kids Cook Farm-Fresh Food, 2002
• Learning Support www.cde.ca.gov/ls/
• Nutrition Services Division www.cde.ca.gov/ls/nu/
• Prekindergarten Learning & Development Guidelines, 2000http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/re/prekguide.asp
• Wake Up to More Fruits and Vegetables www.wakeupfv.com

• Cancer Prevention and Nutrition Section (Network for a Healthy California)www.networkforahealthycalifornia.net
• Project LEAN www.californiaprojectlean.org

• USDA for Kids www.usda.ca.gov

• A Place of Our Own  www.aplaceofourown.org
• First 5 LA  www.first5la.org

• CalFresh Nutrition Education http://fsnep.ucdavis.edu

• Fruits and Vegetables Galore, 2004 Team Nutrition www.fns.usda.gov/tn
• Healthier Middle Schools: Everyone Can Helpwww.fns.usda.gov/tn/Resources/healthiermiddleschools.htm
• Junior Master Gardener Programwww.ca4h.org/projects/SET/Gardening/JuniorMasterGardener
• USDA for Kids www.usda.gov/news/usdakids/index.html

• Fruits & Veggies Matter www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov

• Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program http://fsnep.ucdavis.edu
• Master Gardener Program www.mastergardeners.org
• Junior Master Gardener Program http://ca4h.org/projresource/jrmastergardener/

• California Produces http://www.cfaitc.org/caproduces/pdf/caproduces.pdf

• www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org

• www.fewersugarydrinks.org (en Espanol)
• www.fewersugarydrinks.org/spanish/index.html

• Producepedia  www.producepedia.com