Posts Tagged ‘on-demand’
How to Credit Recipes in the CACFP ($)
Maybe you love to develop delicious recipes, or a parent has shared one of their family favorites, but you are not sure how to make it creditable in the CACFP. Learn key tips and methods on how to evaluate recipes to ensure they are #CACFPCreditable as we guide you through our recipe crediting worksheet.
Read MoreKeeping Kids Healthy: All About Food Allergens & How to Read Food Labels ($)
Serving those in our care safely is our top priority! Learn about the nine major food allergens and how to recognize what food products contain these. Get a better understanding of how to read the food label to identify and avoid food allergens.
Read MoreJoining Made Easy – Five Steps to Food Program Success ($)
Are you convinced and ready to join the CACFP, but not sure where to get started? Learn how to successfully launch the program at your center, home or afterschool site. Find out how to work with a sponsor who will provide you training, technical assistance, monitoring, and administrative support or how to work with a state agency directly. Start getting financial reimbursement for meals you are already serving.
Read MoreMaking Cents! How to Get Financial Reimbursement for the Meals You Serve ($)
Reimbursement rates for CACFP participants are dependent upon a variety of factors, such as whether you operate a family home child care, center, or afterschool program. Learn how to determine what the amount of reimbursement would be based on your enrollment, meal service, and rates of reimbursement. Discover how to qualify and how to receive financial reimbursement once you join the CACFP.
Read MorePower of the Food Program with CACFP
You agree to serve healthy meals and snacks. The USDA CACFP offers you financial reimbursement. Learn about the history of the food program and how to get the most from your day of exciting training with us. We’re defining the CACFP and celebrating you!
Read MoreBreakfast Basics
This webinar shows CACFP operators how to plan nutritious and appealing breakfasts that meet CACFP meal pattern requirements.
Read MoreManaging Stress in the Workplace ($)
When you experience work overload day in and day out, you can start to feel as though you’re on a treadmill and that you’ll never catch up. This can be stressful and often leads to burnout. Learn how to create a self-care plan that prioritizes your mental health and helps you manage stress more effectively.
Read MoreKeys to Corrective Action Plans
You’ve heard the term Corrective Action, but how does it impact you? As a sponsor you may need to write a Corrective Action Plan and as a provider you may need to complete one. Practice walking through the steps of a Corrective Action Plan and receive valuable tips to communicate your plan effectively.
Read MoreCreditable or Not? ($)
Wondering if what you’re serving is creditable in the CACFP? We can help! We’ll share where to look to find nutrition education resources to help you be confident in your food component choices, including the guides for Identifying Whole Grain-Rich, determining sugar content in cereals and yogurt, and which milk to serve in the CACFP.
Read MoreHarvest Celebration: Menu Planning with Cycle Menus ($)
Celebrate the harvest by including seasonal produce harvested from your garden, purchased from the local farmers market, or grocery store into your cycle menu! Learn the basics of developing a cycle menu and how to incorporate seasonal foods in the menu planning process.
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