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Fiber, Grains, Nutrition and Immunity ($)

Diets that contain all the food groups in their right balance together and include the right mix and types of whole and refined grain foods provide key nutrients known to bolster immunity. Hear about the many ‘players’ of the immune system, learn why aging and underlying conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and gut dysbiosis increase vulnerability to the COVID-19 virus, and discover how grain components can be important for building a strong immune system.

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Paperless: Preparing for an Audit When Your Files are Digital ($)

Paper records use valuable space, paper, ink, and time to sort through. Learn how simple it can be to take your program into the digital age. Get a step-by-step plan to follow if you would like to become more tech savvy and efficient with your resources and be prepared for you next audit using digital files. Successful implementation requires a scanner and possible file storage hosting services.

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Crediting Store-Bought Combination Baby Foods in the CACFP (Acreditación de alimentos combinados para bebés comprados en la tienda en el CACFP)

This webinar will show CACFP operators how to identify store-bought combination baby foods that may be served at reimbursable meals and snacks to infants. Attendees will have a chance to submit questions to the presenters and check their knowledge through interactive polling questions.

Este seminario web muestra a los operadores del CACFP cómo identificar los alimentos combinados para bebés comprados en la tienda que se pueden servir en comidas y meriendas/refrigerios reembolsables para bebés.

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Arnaldo Ferrer

Arnaldo Ferrer has been an adult care giver since 2013. In 2017, he brought his vision to life and opened Cielo Vista Senior Day Care where his family works with him to provide care for the clients.

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Diamond Center

The Diamond Center Adult Day Program is a Community Access Group offering person centered services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities working to improve, acquire or retain communication and socialization skills.

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Training Program Operators to Use Grains Ounce Equivalents

This webinar will help state agencies, CACFP sponsoring organizations, and independent centers provide training on using ounce equivalents instead of “servings” to determine amounts of grains. CACFP operators are required to use ounce equivalents for grains by Oct. 1, 2021 (“Delayed Implementation of Grains Ounce Equivalents in the Child and Adult Care Food Program Final Rule”). Webinar participants will learn about existing training tools and strategies available on grains ounce equivalents. Additionally, Oregon’s Department of Education will share how they used virtual training techniques to provide training for CACFP operators.

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Healthy Eating for Families

Looking for ideas to help promote health and nutrition to the families you serve? We’ll share tips for promoting healthy eating through meal planning.

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