Posts Tagged ‘cacfp’
Beyond Beginners: Next Level Menu Planning ($)
Navigating the complexities of developing a CACFP menu can often be overwhelming and confusing. What crucial information should you include on the menu to be in compliance? Do you include ounce equivalency, serving size, or both? Moreover, are there specific documents you should maintain while planning your menu? Learn how to create menus stress-free while meeting CACFP requirements.
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence for Child Nutrition ($)
Have you heard about Artificial Intelligence, but are unsure where to begin or how it could be beneficial to your program? Discover the basics of large language models (LLMs), like ChatGPT, and how you can use them in your current role within child nutrition settings
Read MoreEarn CPEUs at the National Child Nutrition Conference
We’re thrilled to inform you that the 2024 National Child Nutrition Conference offers an excellent opportunity for you to earn Continuing Professional Education Units (CPEUs) while immersing yourself in a world of learning and networking.
Read MoreTaking a Bilateral Approach to Self-Care ($)
It’s easy for providers to put the needs of the children they care for ahead of their own well-being. However, it is essential for them to prioritize their own mental and physical health in order to provide the best care for those they serve. Learn how to incorporate self-care into your daily routine to improve overall selfwellness.
Read MoreProcurement Standards for Sponsors & Centers ($)
All federal Child Nutrition Programs, including CACFP, must follow federal “procurement” (or purchasing) requirements. Learn the purpose of these regulations and how to implement them as part of your CACFP food buying practices. The USDA Farm to School Team will also focus on how to properly buy local in compliance with federal requirements.
Read MoreChildhood Obesity Prevention & Early Nutrition Education ($)
Receiving nutritious meals early in life, as well as being physically active, is critical to the establishment of positive lifelong habits. Discover how teaching children about healthy eating from a young age can positively impact their cognitive, emotional, and physical development to help prevent childhood obesity.
Read MoreA Fresh Perspective: Embracing New Foods ($)
CACFP providers have the ultimate opportunity to introduce unique and healthy foods to children in their care. Learn how adults can create environments where children are receptive to trying new fruits and vegetables. Uncover a fresh perspective to make mealtimes even healthier for children. 1. Identify strategies to expand adults’ mindsets about children’s food preferences. 2. Discover engaging activities to experiment with new foods. 3. Explore resource documents for creative and compliant menu ideas.
Read MoreFinal Rule: Updates to Meal Patterns in CACFP & SFSP
The USDA recently released a Final Rule that better aligns meal patterns in the CACFP, SFSP, and School Meals with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Read MoreBlake Stanford Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
The National CACFP Sponsors Association (NCA) is pleased to present Blake Stanford with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding vision, dedication, and commitment to the advancement of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) community.
Read MoreHealthy Tots Helps Address Food Insecurity in D.C.
Across the nation, racial inequities have impacted access to federal nutrition programs for people of color. The report by D.C. Hunger Solutions aims to address how racial inequities contribute to hunger and poverty among residents of color in the District of Columbia and to lack of access to federal nutrition programs.
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