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From Hot to Cold: Create an Award-Winning SFSP Cold Lunch Menu ($)
Cold meals can be high-quality, healthy and reach children in a variety of non-traditional settings. Learn how to work with key community partners to bring cold meals to the Summer Food Service Program. Presented by a 2017 Silver and 2018 Gold USDA Turnip the Beet award winner.
Read MoreFeeding Communities: From Planning to Serving Meals in the SFSP ($)
What does it take to feed children over the summer months? A lot of preparation comes before launching SFSP. Uncover the month-by-month tasks that will help you be successful in implementing SFSP from reaching out to previous sites to bidding to paperwork and so much more!
Read MoreGet the Scoop! Emerging CACFP Food Trends in 2024 ($)
Out with the old, in with the new! We’re dishing out recipe ideas to kickstart the new year. Get ready to tantalize taste buds and inspire young eaters with the latest trends and delicious dishes. Explore what’s on the plate for 2024!
Read MoreTransitioning to Solid Foods: Safe Approaches for Infant Feeding Styles ($)
The internet is abuzz with various approaches to introducing solid foods to infants, but which methods are the safest? Understand the distinctions between feeding styles, such as conventional or baby led weaning. Gain insights into how to ensure the safety of the foods you offer, implement responsive feeding practices, and prevent choking hazards.
Read MoreMedical Statements: Do You Really Need Them? ($)
Received a special food request and not quite sure what to do? Learn about medical statements and what you need to know before serving foods that may or may not be creditable in the CACFP.
Read MoreInfant Meal Pattern: What Foods Are Creditable and When? ($)
Do you have a mix of infants and toddlers in your care? Following two different meal patterns can be challenging since there are foods that are creditable in one and not the other. Learn how to identify creditable foods that can be served to infants while adhering to the CACFP meal pattern requirements.  
Read MoreHandling Food Allergens in the CACFP Infant Meal Pattern ($)
Food allergies can arise at any age, even in infancy! Learn the nine major food allergens, how to identify foods containing these allergens and questions you may need to ask to serve meals safely for the infant(s) in your care.
Read MoreGet Cooking with CACFP Creditable Infant Recipes ($)
From purees to bite-sized foods, new recipes to add to your menu are always in demand. Explore infant-friendly recipes that will not only bring something exciting to the plate, but more flavors and vegetables to be explored by those in your care!
Read MoreFormulas & Breastfeeding Both Welcome ($)
Breastmilk and formula are both creditable in the CACFP infant meal pattern. Learn what formulas are reimbursable, how to store formula and breastmilk, and how to develop a breastfeeding friendly environment at your center or family child care home.
Read MoreFeeding Infants in the CACFP: Resources, Training and Regulations ($)
If you are caring for infants at your site, you know there are additional requirements when feeding infants which change as they move from 0-5 months of age to 6-12 months. There are also many resources! Learn how to use and reference the USDA’s Feeding Infant Guide to support your care, protocols, and participation in the food program.
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