November Virtual Events
November 3, 2025
We hope you're ready for some amazing events this month! There's a wide variety of webinars to enjoy this November and we want to see you there. Be sure to check out each event and register before it's too late.
We heard your suggestions and listened! Join us for a diabetes webinar this week. We are so excited to have Stacey Krawczyk lead this webinar and discuss the different types of diabetes that both children and adults must manage in their everyday lives.
Be sure to also join us for multiple free webinars including, Why Certification Matters, a second session discussing the new CACFP added sugar rules, Creditable or Not, and a session to prepare you for the holiday season. Keep reading to learn more and register today!
Tuesday, November 4 | 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern
Diabetes: Food for Thought
With diabetes continuing to impact millions of children and adults across the country, understanding how nutrition plays a role in prevention and management is more important than ever. Get a foundational overview of the different types of diabetes and explore practical, evidence-based nutrition recommendations to support those living with the condition. Learn actionable insights to support healthy eating for all ages.
Earn a certificate for 0.5 CEU
Thursday, November 6 | 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern
Why Certification Matters
Want to learn how to earn your CACFP professional designation—and why it matters? Join us for an overview of the CACFP Child Nutrition Professional (CCNP) and CACFP Management Professional (CMP) designations. You’ll hear from professionals who have earned their certification and learn firsthand why it matters to them. We’ll give a basic overview of the qualifications and how to apply. This is your chance to get inspired and take the next step towards certification!
Thursday, November 6 | 8:00 pm - 8:30 pm Eastern
Annual CACFP Training FY25
Effective October 1, 2025, CACFP regulations are moving to ADDED sugar limits for breakfast cereals and yogurts. Be in the know on how to prepare for the transition and calculate the new added sugar limits. Learn what this means for product selection, menu planning, and staying in compliance, so you can confidently serve nutritious meals to children in your care.
Earn a certificate for 0.5 CEU
Thursday, November 13 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern
Annual CACFP Training FY26
Get a comprehensive review of the essential components of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Explore key topics including meal patterns for all meal types, meal counts, claims submission, review procedures, recordkeeping requirements, monitoring protocols and the reimbursement system. The training also covers Civil Rights compliance, recent updates in CACFP guidance, including learning how to calculate added sugars in yogurt and breakfast cereals.
Annual CACFP Training is based on federal guidelines and will not cover state specific additional training requirements.
Earn a certificate for 2.0 CEUs
Tuesday, November 18 | 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern
Creditable or Not? Ask a Nutritionist
Determining which foods are creditable in the CACFP can sometimes feel like a guessing game. Our Nutrition Education Specialists, Isabel and Melinda, can walk you through the ins and outs of the CACFP meal pattern. Bring your questions about what is and isn't creditable, and learn the reasoning behind each guideline to help you confidently serve meals that meet CACFP standards.
Thursday, November 20 | 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern
Fridge Finds & Fun Fixes
Explore creative and practical ways to use leftovers during the holiday season while reducing food waste. Come get six recipes highlighting how to transform common holiday foods into new dishes. Learn about dishes inspired by cultural celebrations, like tamale stuffing and latkes! Get tips about safe food storage, freezing, and reheating methods to keep meals delicious and safe to eat.
Earn a certificate for 0.5 CEU
Coming Up Next Month!
Thursday, December 4 | 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Eastern
CACFP Head Start Boot Camp
Discover how nutrition and CACFP regulations work hand in hand with Head Start programs to support children and families. From infant feeding to family style dining, these sessions will give you practical tools and fresh inspiration to strengthen your program. Walk away with strategies you can apply right away to build healthier habits and brighter futures in Head Start.
Earn certificates for up to 6.5 CEUs.
Thursday, December 9 | 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern
Medical Statements: Updates & Guidance
Get a refresher on when medical statements are required in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and how to properly implement them. With the 2025 USDA regulation update, Registered Dietitians (RDs) are now authorized to sign medical statements for meal accommodations, making it easier for operators to support safe and nutritious meals for participants with special dietary needs. This session will equip attendees with practical strategies to apply the new rule and recognize the benefits of involving RDs in meal planning.
Earn a certificate for 0.5 CEU
Check back next month for more training opportunities!
Do you have a question or topic that you'd love to learn more about through one of our virtual trainings? Shoot us an email with your training needs to events@cacfp.org.Â
Present for NCA?
Interested in presenting on a topic at a future NCA webinar or at the National Child Nutrition Conference? Submit your interest today!