Afterschool Snack Program (ASP)--Documents

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Afterschool Snack Program (ASP)

Documents/Forms

Comparison Charts | Crediting Foods for Grades K-12 in the ASP
Crediting Foods for Preschoolers in the ASP
Forms | Menu Planning | Monitoring

Comparison Charts

Crediting Foods for Grades K-12 in the ASP

Crediting Foods for Grades K-12 in School Nutrition Programs (CSDE webpage)
Noncreditable Foods for Grades K-12 in the ASP (CSDE)

Milk | Meat/Meat Alternates | Vegetables/Fruits | Grains/Breads

Milk Component for Grades K-12 in the ASP

Allowable Milk Substitutes for Children without Disabilities in School Nutrition Programs (CSDE)
Comparison of Meal Pattern Requirements for the Milk Component in School Nutrition Programs (CSDE)
CSDE Operational Memorandum No. 06-19: Summary of Federal and State Milk Requirements for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), Seamless Summer Option (SSO) of the NSLP, Afterschool Snack Program (ASP) of the NSLP, and Special Milk Program (SMP)
CSDE Operational Memo No. 09-11: USDA Requirements for Milk Substitutes for Nondisabled Students
Food Buying Guide (Section 5: Milk)
- Overview of Crediting Requirements for the Milk Component (USDA)
- Yield Table for Milk (USDA)
USDA Memo SP 07-2010, CACFP 04-2010 and SFSP 05-2010: Questions and Answers: Fluid Milk Substitutions

Meat/Meat Alternates Component for Grades K-12 in the ASP

Crediting Commercial Meat/Meat Alternate Products in the NSLP and SBP (CSDE)
Crediting Deli Meats in the NSLP and SBP (CSDE)
Crediting Legumes in the NSLP and SBP (CSDE)
Crediting Nuts and Seeds in the NSLP and SBP (CSDE)
Crediting Tofu and Tofu Products in the NSLP and SBP (CSDE)
Crediting Yogurt in the NSLP and SBP (CSDE)
Food Buying Guide (Section 1: Meat/Meat Alternates)
- Overview of Crediting Requirements for the Meat/Meat Alternates Component (USDA)
- Yield Table for Meat/Meat Alternates (USDA)
USDA Memo SP 25-2019, CACFP 12-2019 and SFSP 11-2019: Crediting Tempeh in the Child Nutrition Programs
USDA Memo SP 21-2019, CACFP 08-2019 and SFSP 07-2019: Crediting Shelf-Stable, Dried and Semi-Dried Meat, Poultry, and Seafood Products in the Child Nutrition Programs
USDA Memo SP 24-2019, CACFP 11-2019 and SFSP 10-2019: Crediting Surimi Seafood in the Child Nutrition Programs
USDA Webinar: Additional Meat/Meat Alternates Options for CNPs: Crediting Tempeh and Surimi (May 8, 2019)
USDA Webinar: Moving Forward: Update on Food Crediting in Child Nutrition Programs with Guidance for Dried Meat Products (April 24, 2019)

Vegetables/Fruits Component for Grades K-12 in the ASP

Crediting Smoothies for Grades K-12 in the NSLP and SBP (CSDE)
Crediting Soup in the NSLP and SBP (CSDE)
Food Buying Guide (USDA)
- Section 2: Vegetables: Overview of Crediting Requirements for the Vegetables Component
- Section 2: Vegetables: Yield Table for Vegetables
- Section 3: Fruits: Overview of Crediting Requirements for the Fruits Component
- Section 3: Fruits: Yield Table for Fruits
USDA Memo SP 26-2019, CACFP 13-2019 and SFSP 12-2019: Crediting Pasta Products Made of Vegetable Flour in the Child Nutrition Programs

Grains/Breads Component for Grades K-12 in the ASP

Crediting Breakfast Cereals in the NSLP and SBP (CSDE)
Crediting Enriched Grains in the NSLP and SBP (CSDE)
Crediting Whole Grains in the NSLP and SBP (CSDE)
Food Buying Guide (Section 4: Grains)
- Overview of Crediting Requirements for the Grains Component (USDA)
- Yield Table for Grains (USDA)
Serving Size for Grains/Breads
- Chart: Grains/Breads Servings for Grades K-12 in the ASP (CSDE)
- Calculation Methods for Grains/Breads Servings for Grades K-12 in the ASP (CSDE)
- Exhibit A: Refers to the USDA’s document, Exhibit A: Grain Requirements for Child Nutrition Programs, which includes grain servings and grain ounce equivalents.
  - Exhibit A Grains Tool (USDA's Food Buying Guide)
  - Webinar: Exhibit A Grains Tool to the Rescue (USDA)
  - Webinar: How to Maximize the Exhibit A Grains Tool (USDA)
- How to Use the How to Use the Grains/Breads Servings Chart for Grades K-12 in the ASP (CSDE)
USDA Memo SP 23-2019, CACFP 10-2019 and SFSP 09-2019: Crediting Popcorn in the Child Nutrition Programs
USDA Memo SP 34-2019, CACFP 15-2019 and SFSP 15-2019: Crediting Coconut, Hominy, Corn Masa, and Masa Harina in the Child Nutrition Programs

Crediting Foods for Preschoolers in the ASP

Crediting Foods for Preschoolers in School Nutrition Programs ("Related Resources" section of CSDE's Meal Patterns for Preschoolers in School Nutrition Programs webpage)
Fruits Component for Preschoolers (CSDE's Meal Patterns for Preschoolers in School Nutrition Programs webpage)
Grains Component for Preschoolers (CSDE's Meal Patterns for Preschoolers in School Nutrition Programs webpage)
Meat/Meat Alternates Component for Preschoolers (CSDE's Meal Patterns for Preschoolers in School Nutrition Programs webpage
Milk Component for Preschoolers (CSDE's Meal Patterns for Preschoolers in School Nutrition Programs webpage)
Vegetables Component for Preschoolers (CSDE's Meal Patterns for Preschoolers in School Nutrition Programs webpage)

Forms for the ASP

Menu Forms
- ASP Menu Form for Ages 1-2 (CSDE)
- ASP Menu Form for Ages 3-4 (CSDE)
- ASP Menu Form for Grades K-12 (CSDE)
Monitoring
- ASP Monitoring Form (CSDE)
Production Records for the ASP
- ASP Production Record for Ages 1-2 (CSDE)
- ASP Production Record for Ages 3-4 (CSDE)
- ASP Production Record for Ages 3-4 – Completed Sample (CSDE)
- ASP Production Record for Grades K-12 (CSDE)
- ASP Production Record for Grades K-12 – Completed Sample (CSDE)
Snack Count Forms for Schools that are Site/Area Eligible
Snack Count Forms for Schools that are not Site/Area Eligible
- ASP Daily Attendance and Snack Count Record for Schools that are not Site/Area Eligible (CSDE)
- ASP Monthly Attendance and Snack Count Record for Schools that are not Site/Area Eligible (CSDE)
- More forms: CSDE's Forms for School Nutrition Programs webpage

Menu Planning for the ASP

Menu Planning for Grades K-12
- ASP Menu Form for Grades K-12 (CSDE)
- Noncreditable Foods for Grades K-12 in the ASP (CSDE)
- Requirements for the Vegetables/Fruits Component for Grades K-12 in the ASP (CSDE)
- Sample ASP Menu for Grades K-12 (CSDE)
Menu Planning for Preschoolers
- ASP Menu Form for Ages 1-2 (CSDE)
- ASP Menu Form for Ages 3-4 (CSDE)
- Menu Planning Guide for Preschoolers in the NSLP and SBP (CSDE)
- Noncreditable Foods for Preschoolers in the NSLP and SBP (CSDE)
- Sample ASP Menu for Ages 3-4 (CSDE)
Required Nutrition Standards for ASP Menus in Public Schools
- Beverage Requirements (Section 10-221q of the Connecticut General Statutes): Applies to the ASP all public schools
- Connecticut Nutrition Standards (CNS) (CSDE): Applies to the ASP only in public schools that choose the healthy food option under Healthy Food Certification (C.G.S. Section 10-215f)
- List of Acceptable Foods and Beverages (CSDE): Commercial foods that meet the CNS and commercial beverages that meet C.G.S. 10-221q
- Worksheets for Determining Compliance with the Connecticut Nutrition Standards (CSDE)
Water Availability (CSDE's Program Guidance for School Nutrition Programs webpage)