September 2024
Annual CACFP Training FY24
Wednesday, Sept. 11 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern
Looking for comprehensive CACFP training for new or seasoned CACFP operators working in child care centers, family homes, or adult day care centers? In this two-hour annual training event, topics covered include meal patterns, meal counts, claims submission, review procedures, recordkeeping requirements, monitoring requirements, reimbursement system, Civil Rights, important updates in the CACFP, as well as medical statements and food allergies.
New to CACFP? You can also 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.
Licensing State Agency Meeting
Wednesday, Sept. 18 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern
Licensing State agency professionals are key partners in supporting the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Meet with NCA's policy team to learn how NCA can support your work. Together, we can raise awareness of the benefits of CACFP.
** Invitations for this event will be sent out to Licensing State Agency Directors**
Email policy@cacfp.org for more information.
Choose Yogurt That is Lower in Added Sugars in the CACFP
Thursday, Sept. 19 | 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern
USDA’s Team Nutrition initiative will present a CACFP Halftime: Thirty on Thursdays webinar on “Choose Yogurt That Is Lower in Added Sugars in the CACFP.”
This webinar will highlight the new added sugars limit for yogurt and how to identify yogurt that meets this limit. Attendees will have a chance to submit questions to the presenters and check their knowledge through interactive polling questions.
Elija yogur con bajo contenido de azúcares añadidos en el CACFP
Jueves 19 de septiembre | 3:00 p. m. a 3:30 p. m., hora del Este
Únase a Team Nutrition del USDA y explore un recurso actualizado sobre cómo elegir un yogur con bajo contenido de azúcares añadidos en el Programa de Alimentos para el Cuidado de Niños y Adultos. Este seminario web destacará el nuevo límite de azúcares añadidos para el yogur y cómo identificar yogures que cumplen con este límite. Los participantes tendrán la oportunidad de enviar preguntas a los presentadores y verificar sus conocimientos a través de preguntas de encuesta interactivas.
Este seminario web será grabado y estará disponible en una fecha posterior. Todos los que se registren en el seminario web recibirán un correo electrónico una vez que la grabación esté disponible.
Medical Statements, Milk Substitutions & Special Diets
Tuesday, Sept. 24 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern
Have you ever received a parent's or doctor's note describing a meal modification or substitution to serve a child or adult in your care? Maybe you have felt confused or overwhelmed on how to modify the menu to ensure foods are safe to serve to a participant with a disability.
1. Learn when you need to have a medical statement to serve safe, reimbursable foods in the CACFP
2. Identify creditable and non-creditable milk substitutions in the CACFP, including what documentation you may need.
3. Understand how to tailor foods for special diets, like vegetarian, pureed, and gluten-free diets.
Presented by Isabel Ramos-Lebron, MS, RDN, LD; National CACFP Sponsors Association
Earn 2.0 CEUs for attending this Zoom webinar.
This event is discounted for current NCA members. Want to learn more about becoming an NCA member? Visit our membership page today!
Maximizing Your Membership: 2025 Nutrition Calendar & Training Program
Thursday, Sept. 26 | 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern
As a FY25 NCA member, we'll send you our "2025 Curiosity and the Cat" calendar and you'll have access to an entire training program! The curriculum is packed with monthly activity pages, motivational moments, parent newsletters, and comprehensive training modules. Experience the power of this invaluable resource firsthand as we guide you through how to use the calendar to enhance and support your program.
Discover why more than 30,000 providers across the nation consider this resource their top choice for CACFP training, education, and CACFP appropriate activities. Learn how membership with the National CACFP Sponsors Association can elevate your CACFP program.
Presented by: Jennifer Basey, MEd; National CACFP Sponsors Association
October 2024
State Agency Collaboration
Tuesday, Oct. 8 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern
Learn about the newest NCA resources, hear about what's happening in CACFP policy, get advocacy updates, and provide feedback about how we can support you (and your operators) in your work with USDA child nutrition programs.
** Invitations for this event will be sent out to State Agency Directors and State Agency NCA Members who work in the CACFP **
Email policy@cacfp.org for more information.
Choosy Eaters: Moving Towards Meal Time Triumphs
Thursday, Oct. 10 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern
Get ready to conquer mealtime challenges with confidence! As caregivers, we understand the unique challenges of catering to the preferences of young eaters who may be selective about their meals. We'll explore positive strategies to support children in their journey towards enjoying a variety of foods. Gain invaluable tips, insights, and mealtime triumphs to foster a healthy relationship with food and transform mealtimes into joyful experiences.
1. Learn about the causes and characteristics of selective eating in children.
2. Explore different strategies to encourage children to explore and expand their healthy food choices.
3. Analyze recipes and identify how they can be modified to support selective eaters.
Presented by Isabel Ramos-Lebron, MS, RDN, LD; National CACFP Sponsors Association
Earn 2.0 CEUs for attending this Zoom webinar.
Membership 101
Thursday, Oct. 17 | 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern
As a member of the CACFP community, you play a critical role in helping ensure children have access to nutritious food year-round. Members of the CACFP community are caretakers, leaders, business owners, creators, and vital to nutrition security. When you join the National CACFP Sponsors Association (NCA), you gain a dedicated partner working to help you and your program succeed. Here at NCA, we help provide you with education opportunities, legislative and regulatory information, advocacy, and resources.
Join us to learn more about how you can gain a network of resources that offer you endless advantages for every stage of your nutrition education journey.
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.
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.
Presented by Jill Cox, MS, RD, Penn State Better Kid Care
Earn 1.0 CEU for attending this webinar.
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.
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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