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CACFP 201

This institute is for those attendees who don’t need to talk about the basics of program operations, but are instead ready to consider implementing new ideas and learning how others are tackling a few specific program requirements beyond meal patterns.

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CACFP 501

Succession planning is on your mind. You’ve been managing operations for over 20 years and are looking to find a way to share your institutional knowledge and create a pathway for success of the organization once you retire. Talk shop with colleagues in the same situation and learn about strategies that others are considering.

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Summer Food Service Program

You’re operating the SFSP, and you want to discuss implementing new ideas and further your knowledge about the SFSP. Join this roundtable to exchange ideas on how to improve your organization’s administration and operations or talk through innovative ways to strengthen the program. We’ll introduce talking points to keep the conversation flowing.

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A Chef’s Impact on CACFP

Explore tips to modify your menus, discover ways to build a nurturing environment around the kitchen, and discuss the positive impact that can be made by your chef. CACFP continues to support, raise and improve the quality of our Head Start centers around the country, which would not be possible without those who stir the pot.

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Farm to Classroom: Teaching Children About Healthy Foods

Farm to early childcare can help foster children’s learning and exposure to new foods. Learning opportunities can increase the curiosity of young minds, and their familiarity with new foods. Hear how to use available resources to employ simple nutrition education activities and get children excited about new foods.

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Serious Deficiency Process

Are you in a quandary about the SD process? Get an overview of the serious deficiency process, hear about the most common errors in responding to serious deficiencies, and better understand the elements of the appeals process and role of the hearing official.

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Navigating At-Risk Afterschool Programs

Interested in starting an At-Risk Afterschool program? Join our network of Louisiana Food Banks as we share best practices on how to implement and operate an Afterschool program. Discuss innovative approaches to your program during the pandemic with the use of waivers.

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Healthy Habits to Improve Your Life

You can’t take care of others until you take care of yourself. Whether it is your personal growth, growth at work, or growing your team – habits are the key to a successful life. Discover what habits you can start today for a full life and hear personal stories of how these habits impacted others lives.

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Run Your Race: Becoming the Best Version of Yourself

Ready to reignite your passion? Become motivated around the fact that you matter, and what you do is important. Learn who you are at your best, and what helps you to operate at optimal potency. Leave understanding what your best ability is, and why it is important to stay encouraged even in the tough times.

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Insight into CACFP Providers’ Purchasing Behavior

Learn about provider shopping habits from a recent purchasing behavior survey of over 4,000 CACFP providers. Hear how Covid-19 impacted purchasing behavior during the pandemic and gain insight into pain points for providers when shopping and menu planning. Get new menu ideas using General Mills yogurt and cereal to help you meet meal pattern requirements.

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