Staying through Friday? Don't miss these sessions! If you're looking for opportunities to earn more Continuing Education Units, be sure to check out our Postconference Academy options.

8:00 am - 9:00 am | Rising Leaders Coffee Hour
You’re ambitious and passionate about the CACFP. Join us for a cup of coffee while we talk about how you can get more involved in the association and become a leader in your program.

Presented by:
Alix Pasillas, CMP, CCNP, Food for Kids
Annetta Rutland, CMP, CCNP, 4C for Children
Denise Andrews, CMP, CCNP, For the Children, Inc.
Lisa Mack, National CACFP Sponsors Association

8:00 am - 12:00 pm | State Agency Afterschool & Summer Meals Symposium Sponsored by No Kid Hungry *by invitation only
This interactive symposium for state agency staff will be an opportunity for networking, peer-to-peer learning, and engagement between states and across USDA FNS regions. No Kid Hungry staff will facilitate small and large group discussions around important issues like streamlining and coordinating the Summer Food Service Program and the Child and Adult Care Food Program At-Risk Afterschool Meals; strategies to improve program integrity; tactics for enhanced outreach; and opportunities for program expansion. We look forward to a dynamic and productive session!

9:15 am - 10:15 am | CACFP Creditable Resources
Learn about nutrition education resources which are available free-of-charge, including the guides for Identifying Whole Grain-Rich, determining sugar content in cereals and yogurt, and which milk to serve in the CACFP. Create your own toolkit of meal pattern materials and nutrition education flyers for use in your program and to share with your community.

10:30 am - 11:30 am | More About CACFP: Ask Us Anything!
Don’t go home with unanswered questions. Get the information you need from our experienced panel and make sure you take home knowledge to impact your program.

Presented by:
Alix Pasillas, CMP, CCNP, Food for Kids
Annetta Rutland, CMP, CCNP, 4C for Children
Denise Andrews, CMP, CCNP, For the Children, Inc.

11:45 am - 12:30 pm | CACFP Professional Certification Q&A
Are you ready to earn your CACFP Management Professional or the CACFP Child Nutrition Professional designation but need more information? Bring your questions about certification requirements, acceptable documentation, and the application process.

Presented by Elizabeth Sherman, National CACFP Sponsors Association