Child Nutrition Virtual Summit
The CACFP Virtual Summit has been held every August since 2020. You can now earn Continuing Education Units by watching sessions on demand!
CEUs marked with a $ are paid webinars and pricing can be found on the respective item's page.
To register for continued education training, you will need an account. You may be in our system! If you've previously participated in continued education with us, have been a member, attended an event or ordered materials, click here to create your account. If not, then request an account here.
Civil Rights 101: Compliance with Civil Rights Requirements
Civil Rights training is an annual requirement for state agency staff who interact with program applicants, sponsors, program participants, potentially eligible individuals and those persons who supervise front line staff. This session will fulfill that requirement while addressing the Civil Rights training requirements as outlined in FNS Instruction 113-1, Civil Rights Compliance and Enforcement – Nutrition Programs and Activities.
Watch On DemandCommunicating with Impact ($)
Your brain processes nearly 80 GB of data in a single day. That’s about as much as watching 16 movies in a row! It’s no wonder we often feel overwhelmed by the idea of having to hold difficult conversations with our coworkers. Learn about a series of tools that can help you improve your communication and feedback competency, equipping you with a means for having more impactful conversations.
Watch On DemandCompleting Claims Like Clockwork
Learn the CACFP best practices for the submission of accurate claims for the reimbursements of meals. Identify management practices that adversely impact claims and help ensure that providers are getting reimbursed for the meals that they are serving.
Watch On DemandCooking with Flavor: Spice Up Your CACFP Recipes ($)
Serving nutritious food doesn’t matter unless the food is eaten. Spice up your CACFP recipes by learning how to make your menu items more flavorful using herbs, spices, and culinary acids. Get an overview of what makes up taste and how to make trying new foods exciting for those in your care.
Watch On DemandTransform mealtime into a joyful and shared experience with family style meal service! Discover practical tips and creative strategies for implementing this approach, fostering social skills, independence, and healthy eating habits in children. Gain expert insights on crafting a warm, inclusive mealtime atmosphere that delights both children and caregivers.
Watch On DemandCreditable Meals in the CACFP: Be in the Know
Get hands-on experience to successfully meet the CACFP meal pattern requirements with newly released or updated tools that can help you credit, purchase, and serve meals to program participants. Take a deep-dive into newly creditable foods in the CACFP and learn about the Crediting Handbook for the CACFP. Download the Food Buying Guide mobile app before attending the workshop.
Watch On DemandCreditable or Not? ($)
Wondering if what you’re serving is creditable in the CACFP? We can help! We’ll share where to look to find nutrition education resources to help you be confident in your food component choices, including the guides for Identifying Whole Grain-Rich, determining sugar content in cereals and yogurt, and which milk to serve in the CACFP.
Watch On DemandCreditable or Not? ($)
Looking for resources on how to determine if something is creditable or not in the CACFP? We can help! We’ll share where to look and what types of nutrition education resources are available free-of-charge, including the guides for Identifying Whole Grain-Rich, determining sugar content in cereals and yogurt, and which milk to serve in the CACFP.
Watch On DemandCulinary Knife Skills for Child Nutrition Programs ($)
Know the difference between diced, chopped, and cubed when your CACFP recipe calls for it? Learn classic culinary cuts in combination with cuts used in the USDA’s Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs (CNP) as well as what small, medium, and large slices look like as you prepare your age-appropriate required serving sizes to meet the meal patterns. Get to know the anatomy of a knife, how to hold it, maintain them, and be safe in the kitchen. Get a quick guide with visuals to keep handy wherever you prepare meals.
Watch On DemandCulturally Receptive Meals ($)
News flash! One of our little ones may be a new arrival from Afghanistan or a returnee in their second year with us whose parent(s) hail from Guatemala. Move over Sloppy Joe and Frittata, we want Lavash and Rellenitos too. What better way could there be to learn about other cultures than with food?
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