Monday, April 10 | 1:00 pm- 5:00 pm

Show Me the Money: Getting Through the Budget Approvals Process
Join us for a 101-level overview of the generally accepted source documentation to support allowable costs for CACFP operations. Training will include group activities, discussion on proposed program costs that are often questioned, and tools to assist with avoiding common budget submission mistakes.

1. Learn best practices for determining if proposed program costs are necessary, reasonable, and allowable.
2. Discover the impact the management plan has on the budget.
3. Get tools and resources to assist with the budget approvals process.

Presented by: 
Cherese Myree, CFE, MH Miles Company, CPA, PC
Monica Miles, CPA, CFE, MH Miles Company, CPA, PC

CACFP 101: Homes and Centers
New to the Child and Adult Care Food Program? Explore the ins and outs of the CACFP from experienced sponsor operators and USDA’s Nutrition Promotion and Technical Assistance staff. This 10-course training will cover program administration, program operations, nutrition, financial management, nonprofit management and civil rights as required to operate a CACFP sponsoring organization.

1. Learn the basics and requirements of the CACFP.
2. Discover who is eligible for reimbursable meals.
3. Get resources and best practices about program administration and operations.

Presented by: 
Blake Stanford, CMP, Southwest Human Development
Vicki Lipscomb, CMP, Child Nutrition Program
Kate Abernathy, MS, RDN, CMP, CCNP, Providers Choice
Nafisah Olusekun, MS, USDA Food and Nutrition Service

The New Normal in Head Start
With the effects of the pandemic mostly over, Head Start and Early Head Start programs are returning to in-person classes again but the “new normal” presents new challenges for us all. Together, we will look at some ways to monitor required regulations of CACFP and Office of Head Start by modifying our practices to help our most vulnerable population not become a lost generation.

1. Explore the effects the pandemic has had on the development of preschoolers and babies.
2. Learn how to mitigate these concerns with good nutrition and intentional teaching.
3. Get best practices for using technology to ensure you’re maintaining compliance within your program.

Presented by: 
Rhonda Kobylecky, CCNP, CMP, Acelero Learning
Sheila Tompkins-Hess, Division of Child & Family Services
Stephanie Manchester, CCNP, CMP, Acelero Learning Monmouth/Middlesex
Joseph Golden, CCNP, Acelero Learning Monmouth/Middlesex

Summer Food: Planning, Participation, Policy & Partnering for Success
The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is an important tool for addressing the nutrition gap low-income children face when the school year ends. Success depends on collaboration, proactive planning and partnerships. Whether you are a CACFP sponsor operating SFSP for the first time or a year-round sponsor looking to expand your current operations, come learn what you need to know and leave with a concrete plan to reach more children with nutritious meals during the summer months.

1. Gain an understanding of the SFSP and needs that exist.
2. Learn strategies for successful implementation and operation.
3. Get best practices and tools for summer success.

Presented by: 
Clarissa Hayes, Senior Policy Analyst, Food and Research Action Center
USDA Food and Nutrition Service