Monday, April 14

1:15 pm - 1:45 pm | Navigating the Conference Q&A 

Learn more about what to expect, how to navigate the schedule and where you need to be to get the most out of the 2025 National Conference. We will make sure you are able to walk away from this jam-packed, five-day conference with new insights and knowledge to use and share with colleagues back in the office. Get prepared to take home credit hours, handouts from presenters, conference swag, exhibitors samples, and new contacts from the USDA, State agencies, sponsoring organizations and providers.  

Presented by Lisa Mack, National CACFP Association 

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | SUN Meals Overview

Don’t know what SUN Meals even means? Are you brand new to child nutrition food programs? Do you run one program and are thinking about sponsoring another? Learn how this food program provides healthy food access for children in child care, afterschool, out-of-school time and during summer.  ~ CEU Specialty 8

1. Understand the basics of SUN Meals.
2. Identify the need for summer meals. 
3. Learn the types of sites and how areas of eligibility are determined. 

Presented by Isabel Ramos-Lebron, MS, RDN, LD, National CACFP Association 

Attending virtually? Watch this on demand. 

3:15 pm - 4:15 pm | Afterschool Meals Overview 

Get an overview of the requirements needed to provide healthy meals at afterschool sites and to receive financial reimbursement. Understand the basics of the CACFP and how afterschool programs can play a crucial role in providing food security to children. 

1. Explain how afterschool programs provide a supportive environment for children. 
2. Identify the requirements to operate the CACFP in ARAS locations. 
3. Get resources and next steps for providing snacks and meals afterschool. 

Presented by Isabel Ramos-Lebron, MS, RDN, LD, National CACFP Association 

Attending virtually? Watch this on demand. 

4:30 pm - 5:00 pm  | Professional Networking Strategies & Tips

Are you a digital ghost? Do you know how to start meaningful conversations? Join us to learn how to implement strategies both in person and on social media to help meet people and advance your career. After the session, we’ll all head to the Regional Networking event together to connect with others.  ~ CEU Specialty 6

Presented by Alexia Thex, MEd, National CACFP Association 

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Regional Networking 

We know that networking is one of the most valued benefits of attending a national conference with fellow child nutrition community professionals. Be sure to attend the Professional Networking Strategies & Tips session prior to this event so you can learn how to be a pro at networking. Look for the color of your USDA Region so you can easily find your people.