Monday, April 14

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Tailoring CACFP Meals: The Role of Medical Statements in Special Diets 

Medical statements have an important role within the CACFP. Do you know when they are required? Are you confident in your menu planning when you have one on file? Gain a deeper understanding of how medical statements support accommodating special diets, including food allergies and milk substitutions, ensuring that all participants receive appropriate and nutritious meals. Learn how to create an inclusive and supportive meal environment for those in your care. ~CEU Specialty 1

1. Understand why medical statements are necessary in CACFP.
2. Engage in practical exercises to develop strategies for addressing various dietary needs and preferences, while staying in compliance.
3. Gain insights into common dietary restrictions and learn how to adapt meal planning to meet these needs.

Instructed by: Isabel Ramos-Lebron, LDN, MS, RDN, National CACFP Sponsors Association

 

Show Me the Money: Getting Through the Budget Approvals Process 

Join us for a 101-level overview of the generally accepted source documentation to support allowable costs for CACFP operations. Training will include group activities, discussion on proposed program costs that are often questioned, and tools to assist with avoiding common budget submission mistakes. ~CEU Specialty 5

1. Learn best practices for determining if proposed program costs are necessary, reasonable, and allowable.
2. Discover the impact the management plan has on the budget.
3. Get tools and resources to assist with the budget approvals process.

Instructed by: Cherese Myree, CFE, CPA, PC, MH Miles Company

 

Happy Mealtimes in Child Care Settings

Mealtimes are important for young children because they provide opportunities for them to learn new skills and develop eating habits. The first three years are the most critical time in a person’s life because the brain grows the fastest during this period and children are more receptive to acquiring these proficiencies. Learn best practices for creating positive and safe mealtime environments for young children to carry into adulthood. ~CEU Specialty 2

1. Understand implementing schedules, routines, and food safety practices.
2. Discover how you can serve meals family-style.
3. Examine the importance of focusing on healthy habits.

Instructed by: Institute of Child Nutrition

 

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 

Compliance with Confidence: Monitoring and Oversight 

Efficient program monitoring and oversight are essential in the CACFP and for ensuring the success of your organization. Discover best practices and opportunities of how to conduct reviews that not only meet program requirements, but also support and lift up the child care provider. Expand your understanding of effective oversight and ensure program compliance with confidence. ~CEU Specialty 2

1. Identify CACFP monitoring requirements.
2. Explore why oversight matters and how it impacts your program.
3. Learn techniques to provide constructive technical assistance at reviews.

Instructed by:

Kate Abernathy, MS, RDN, LDN, CMP, CCNP, Providers Choice

Denise Andrews, CCNP, CMP, For The Children, Inc.

Gabriela Rangel, MS, CMP, CCNP, Child & Family Resources

Michelle Buchanan, CMP, CCNP, Community Action of Southeastern West Virginia

 

Creating Equity: Integrating Indigenous Foods 

Wishing to enhance your nutritional awareness, promote cultural integration, and foster community engagement by integrating Indigenous foods into the child nutrition experience? Learn how to develop strategic approaches to create six-week menus that include Indigenous foods, establish local partnerships, provide family service opportunities for learning about healthy foods, and plan activities with Indigenous populations in mind. ~CEU Specialty 1

1. Gain awareness of Indigenous seasonal harvesting, gathering, processing, preserving, and licensing requirements.
2. See how you can create strategic, responsive strategies for cultural food awareness.
3. Develop an action plan for a year of Indigenous meals and family activities.

Instructed by: Besty McDougal, PhD, ICF International, Inc.

 

Succession Planning & Organizational Viability Roundtable 

Are you looking to find a way to share your institutional knowledge and create a pathway for the success of the organization once you retire or move on? If you’ve been managing operations for a considerable amount of time and want to learn how to exit or grow into a new role while protecting the food program and those you serve, learn about strategies you can use while contributing to the conversation. ~CEU Specialty 6

1. Understand the challenges to succession planning.
2. Explore paths to planning and promoting from within.
3. Recognize the importance of establishing organizational viability.

Instructed by:

Blake Stanford, CMP, Southwest Human Development Services

Deborah Gillison-Wilson, CMP, CCNP, Georgia Nutritional Services

Alix Pasillas, CMP, CCNP, Food for Kids

Beth Carlton, CMP, CCNP, Child Care Links

Vicki Lipscomb, CMP, CCNP, Child Nutrition Program

 

Infant Meal Pattern Requirements 

Infants experience rapid changes in the brain and body making it important to ensure they receive proper nutrition regularly. Discover updated requirements for serving infants based on their growth and development. Explore updates to the infant meal pattern, as well as tips and strategies for implementation. ~CEU Specialty 1

1. Learn requirements for serving breastmilk and infant formula based on the updated meal pattern charts.
2. Hear strategies to support infants and their developmental readiness for solid foods.
3. Identify new requirements for serving more nutritious solid foods to infants.

Instructed by: Institute of Child Nutrition