October 2024
Festive Flavors: A Low Sugar Holiday
Thursday, Oct. 24 | 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern
It’s party season and we’re gearing up CACFP-style! Reduce the sweets and turn every celebration into a healthy feast that kids will love. Discover creative and nutritious ideas for holiday and special occasion dishes that are #CACFPCreditable.
Presented by Isabel Ramos-Lebron, MS, RDN, LD; National CACFP Sponsors Association
Earn 0.5 CEUs for attending this webinar.
Annual CACFP Training FY25
Tuesday, Oct. 29 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern
Looking for in-depth CACFP training? Join us for a two-hour training where we will cover essential topics, including meal patterns, meal counts, claims submission, review procedures, recordkeeping requirements, monitoring protocols, the reimbursement system, Civil Rights, key updates in the CACFP, and answers to frequently asked questions using NCA's CACFP Meal Pattern Minutes.
New to CACFP? You will benefit from attending this training as this is a comprehensive overview of the requirements of participation.
Presented by Isabel Ramos-Lebron, MS, RDN, LD; National CACFP Sponsors Association
Earn 2.0 CEUs for attending this webinar. Can't make it to the live session? The recording will be available for viewing through November 7, 2024.
November 2024
Caring for Young Children with Type 1 Diabetes in Child Care
Tuesday, Nov. 12 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern
The number of young children with Type 1 diabetes has increased significantly over the years. Care of young children with this disease is especially complicated as they must rely on adult caregivers until they are old enough to understand and manage the disease themselves. Families with young children with diabetes are protected under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Americans with Disabilities Act (https://www.ada.gov/) so reasonable accommodation must be made for their care in child care programs. This workshop explores strategies for administrators, ECE professionals and school nurses to care for young children with type 1 diabetes in ECE programs.Â
Presented by Jill Cox, MS, RD, Penn State Better Kid Care
Earn 1.0 CEU for attending this webinar.
This webinar is free for NCA members and $12 for non-members. Not a member? Join today.
Winter Wellness: Nurturing Immune Health in Kids
Thursday, Nov. 14 | 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern
Brace yourselves for the winter as chilly winds bring along the symphony of sniffles and coughs. Get ahead and help prevent colds and flus by giving an extra boost of health to those in your care through providing immune-supporting nutritional foods and activities. Learn how to convert your child care center and family child care home into a fortress of wellness by adding delicious recipes to your menu and fun games to keep their bodies in top working order.
Presented by Isabel Ramos-Lebron, MS, RDN, LD; National CACFP Sponsors Association
Earn 0.5 CEUs for attending this webinar.
Menu Planning in the CACFP Boot Camp
November 21 & 22 | 11:00 am - 4:30 pm Eastern
Get ready to become a menu planning expert with our Menu Planning Boot Camp! In just two days of training, you'll learn to understand CACFP menu requirements, how to select budget-friendly and accessible foods, and gain valuable insights from kitchen professionals. Discover tips and techniques to unlock your inner chef and elevate your meal planning skills. Provide nutritious and delicious meals for those in your care with newfound confidence and expertise.
Earn up to 12 CEUs for attending this webinar.
December 2024
Deep Dive: Understanding NCA Policy Priorities
Tuesday, December 3 |2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern
Join the NCA policy team and hear an outline of our updated policy priorities and how we plan to address them over the next year. Hear about the significance of each priority and why they are important to our CACFP community. Leave with a better understanding of how NCA is advocating for you and how you can join the effort!
- Gain a deeper understanding of the policies NCA is advocating for.
- Learn how these priorities could impact the CACFP.
- Learn how you can play a role this next year.
Presented by:
Alexia Thex, MEd, National CACFP Sponsors Association
McKenzie Brunner, MGPS, National CACFP Sponsors Association
Earn 1.0 CEU for attending this webinar.
This event is for NCA members only. Not a member? Join today.Â
Summer Meals Summit
Thursday, December 5 | 11:00 am - 3:15 pm Eastern
Discover how your organization can advance access to healthy meals for communities when school is out of session by participating in USDA summer meal programs. Through SUN Meals, not only can children ages 0-18 enjoy free meals and snacks at schools, parks, and local sites all summer long but there are now opportunities to serve those in rural areas with non-congregate feeding solutions. Hear from community members on the ground about their experience and get their advice on how to start or improve your experience as a sponsoring organization or service site. Learn the basics of the program and get resources to transform summer nutrition in your neighborhood and help ensure no child goes hungry when school is out.
Earn up to 4.5 CEUs for attending this webinar.
This event is free for NCA members. Not a member? Join today.Â
5 Resolutions for Food Program Success in 2025
December 17 | 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Ring in the New Year with five game-changing resolutions designed to supercharge your program and boost your personal well-being! Discover practical tips to elevate your menus, stay more organized, and build stronger community connections. Plus, get some bonus self-care and stress management techniques to keep you thriving all 2025. Get ready to make this your best year yet!
Presented by Isabel Ramos-Lebron, MS, RDN, LD; National CACFP Sponsors Association
Earn 0.5 CEUs for attending this webinar.
January 2025
Bite-Sized Safety: Preventing Choking Hazards
Thursday, January 16 | 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern
Children under the age of 4 are at high risk of choking while eating, as they’re still learning to chew properly and often swallow food whole. With their small airways easily blocked, it's crucial to understand the risks posed by certain foods.
- Identify common food-related choking hazards and understand the developmental reasons young children are at higher risk of choking.
- Learn effective prevention strategies for minimizing choking risks in everyday situations, including proper food preparation and supervision.
Presented by Isabel Ramos-Lebron, MS, RDN, LD; National CACFP Sponsors Association
Earn 0.5 CEUs for attending this webinar.
This event is free for NCA members and $12 for non-members.
Not a member? Join today!
June 2025
Cooking Up Curiosity: Engaging Young Children with STEAM in the Kitchen
Thursday, June 26 | 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern
Ignite a passion for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) in your young chefs through the exciting world of cooking! Learn creative and practical ideas to integrate STEAM concepts into everyday kitchen activities. Kids will have a blast measuring ingredients, understanding food science, using kitchen tools, and expressing their artistic flair through food presentation in age-appropriate ways. Perfect for CACFP providers and educators, this training will help nurture curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in children, all while enjoying the delicious results of their culinary creations.
This exciting, 30-minute training is offered free-of-charge with the 2025 Nutrition Calendar & Training Program. The promo code to register for free can be found inside the cover of your 2025 Calendar: Curiosity and the Cat.
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