2026 NCNC
CACFP & Head Start Food Service Regulations
Discover how Head Start performance standards align with CACFP to support healthy, nutritious meals for young children. Explore what’s new in the Head Start performance standards concerning child nutrition. Perfect for those looking to stay current and strengthen their child nutrition practices!
Read MoreBringing Head Start Home: Helping Families Create Healthy Habits
Family engagement is the cornerstone of successful child development and healthy habits. Review the Head Start framework to support families in building positive nutrition practices. Identify how to engage parents/guardians in meaningful nutrition activities, respect cultural traditions and provide tools that build confidence – ultimately fostering lifelong wellness for children and their families.
Read MoreVisualize Your Farm to CACFP Dream
If obstacles were not in your way, what would your dream Farm to CACFP look like? Hear a farmer’s perspective about Nebraska’s programs to spur discussion and generate new ideas about what your ideal Farm to CACFP looks like. Join in with fun hands-on activities to spur your creative side. Come inspire and be inspired as we collectively dream what we want to achieve!
Read MoreBuilding Your Farm to ECE Program From Seed to Harvest
Let’s grow healthy habits from garden to plate! Farm to Early Care and Education (ECE) promotes healthy eating in child care through gardening, nutrition education and local food purchasing. Explore evidence-based strategies, hands-on activities and funding options to start or strengthen your Farm to ECE program and create an action plan to implement your ideas.
Read MoreLittle Plates, Big Impact: Enhance CACFP with Local Produce
Healthy nutrition fuels children’s growth, play and learning. Discover how the CACFP, combined with local produce, can transform communities one child at a time. Dive into the importance of well-balanced meals, learn how “little plates” make a big impact and get eight delicious recipes to enhance CACFP offerings. Hear inspiring stories that highlight lasting benefits for children and families.
Read MoreIdentifying Whole Grain-Rich
Serving whole grain-rich (WGR) grains is an important element of the meal pattern. Learn how to identify which products meet the whole grain-rich regulations. Trainers can use this workshop to support CACFP participants.
Read MoreGrain Ounce Equivalents Made Easy
Learn about three easy-to-use tools that make crediting grains in the CACFP quick and simple. Participate in hands-on practice using each tool and get an idea of which one will work best for you. Leave with the skills and confidence needed to determine the minimum serving size for any creditable grain you want to serve in your program.
Read MoreQuizapalooza: Are You a Meal Pattern Superstar?
Think you know the meal pattern like the back of your hand? From meal components to required serving sizes, substitutions and variations of the meal pattern by age groups, there is so much more to know beyond the basics. Test your knowledge, or learn something new, as we review a wide range of meal pattern topics through polls and interactive learning!
Read MoreCrediting Recipes Step-by-Step
New to crediting recipes for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)? Join us for this beginner-friendly session where we’ll break down the process! Through a step-by-step walkthrough, participants will learn how to identify creditable components, use essential tools and document meal contributions accurately. Whether working in a family child care home, center-based program or emergency shelter, this session offers practical guidance and resources to build confidence in recipe crediting.
Read MoreBeyond Beginners: Next Level Menu Planning
Navigating the complexities of developing a CACFP menu can often be overwhelming and confusing. What crucial information should you include on the menu to be in compliance? Do you include ounce equivalency, serving size or both? Moreover, are there specific documents you should maintain while planning your menu? Learn how to create menus stress-free while meeting CACFP requirements.
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