CACFP Virtual Summit

Serving whole grain-rich grains once per day, when grains are served, in ounce equivalents is a requirement in the CACFP. Explore various types of whole grains like amaranth, sorghum, and millet to expand your menu planning options. Learn how to determine ounce equivalency, how to identify whole grains, how to modify meals using these great grains, and how to prepare these for CACFP creditable recipes.

Unsure how to distinguish between allowable and unallowable costs in the CACFP? Join us as we clearly define the differences to help you understand how to use CACFP funds effectively. Learn how to ensure all your purchases support and enhance your CACFP operations. Gain valuable insights to maximize your program’s potential while staying compliant with CACFP guidelines.

Learn how to move through the seasons with practical, hands-on learning activities designed to captivate and inspire early learners. Discover creative and innovative ways to transform the garden and outdoors into a living classroom, providing endless opportunities to bridge subjects in a meaningful context. Energize your teaching approach and delight your students with engaging methods to explore and appreciate the beauty of our natural world.

Getting children to choose healthy food options can be a challenge. Learn imaginative ways to involve them with foods to foster healthy eating habits. Through interactive discussions, tweaking CACFP creditable recipes and encouraging creative food explorations, CACFP operators can help children discover the excitement of making nutritious choices.

CACFP sponsors, state agencies, and operators alike are all partners in providing healthy foods to children and adults in care. Training and technical assistance, demonstrating compliance with program regulations, and an opportunity for sharing the impact of the food program are all part of a site visit. Learn the requirements, what to expect at a review, and how to handle uncommon situations.

Looking to promote the CACFP to new providers and centers who aren’t on the food program? Trying to figure out how to let parents know how your participation in CACFP means their children are getting a healthy start in life? Learn why it’s important to add regular outreach activities to your to-do list and what steps you can take to improve your recruitment efforts.

Learning Center Menu Essentials: Planning for Success ($) Virtual Summit presented August 14, 2024 1 hour credited CEUs Receive insight in the menu planning process, from brainstorming creative dishes to ensuring CACFP creditable food components and practical execution. Discover how to infuse your menus with excitement and flavor while meeting the needs of diverse palates…