Posts Tagged ‘learning center’
Procurement in the CACFP ($)
Get an overview of federal procurement regulations and practical tools on how to execute successful procurement measures.
Read MoreGrant Writing 101 ($)
New to grant writing? Learn how to read and respond to a Request for Proposal when applying for a grant. Get tips on how to write a statement of need, outline measurable objectives and evaluation measures, put together budget justifications.
Read MoreDeveloping a CACFP Budget ($)
Get training on developing a CACFP budget including; hands-on practice on budget forecasting, assessing if a cost is allowable/unallowable and determining when to revise or amend the budget.
Read MoreStrategies for Virtual Monitoring in the CACFP
All sponsors are navigating virtual monitoring during the pandemic. Get ideas from small, medium, and large sponsoring organizations on how they are performing reviews and providing technical assistance to their homes and centers.
Read MoreCOVID Impact on the CACFP
Over 1,200 survey respondents confirmed what many of us already knew: COVID-19 has impacted CACFP operators and child care businesses with severe financial challenges. CACFP operators are in overwhelming need of direct and significant financial aid outside of current program funding. Child care and the CACFP community are on the brink of collapse and facing imminent threat of shutting down without it. Learn more about the impact COVID has had on the CACFP Community.
Read MoreHow to Maximize Exhibit A Grains Tool
Team Nutrition demonstrates the latest enhancements to the Exhibit A Grains Tool. The Exhibit A Grains Tool allows you to search for your grain product as listed on Exhibit A and enter in the serving size from the product label. The tool helps you determine: 1) ounce equivalent (oz eq) grains or grains/bread serving(s) for the grain product, 2) amount to serve to provide your desired grains contribution, and (3) with the new update, the amount to serve for a grain product in order to meet the minimum grains requirement by age/grade groups for specific child nutrition programs. This webinar provides a demonstration and in-depth practice for using the grains tool on the Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs (FBG) Interactive Web-Based Tool. Participants will also experience the Exhibit A Grains Tool on the Mobile App, which allows program operators to determine the grains contribution and the amount to serve on-the-go.
This webinar is also available with Spanish subtitles.
Read MoreServing Cold Lunches ($)
Cold lunches can be fun and may be a necessity if you are planning a picnic or field trip. In addition to meal pattern requirements, prep time, and cost, overall appearance matters when menu planning cold lunches. We’ll review favorite cold lunch menus and determine if it’s cost effective and desirable for children.
Read MoreIdentifying Whole Grain-Rich in the CACFP
Serving whole grain-rich (WGR) grains is an important element of the meal pattern. Learn how to identify which product meet the whole grain-rich regulations. Trainers can use this workshops to support CACFP participants.
Read MoreMealtimes with Toddlers (La hora de la comida con los niños de 1 a 2 años de edad en el CACFP)
This webinar will include practical tips for how CACFP operators can meet meal pattern requirements while addressing a toddler’s developmental needs.
Este seminario web incluye consejos prácticos sobre cómo los operadores del CACFP pueden cumplir con los requisitos del patrón de comidas, mientas atienden las necesidades de desarrollo de un niño pequeño de 1 a 2 años de edad.
Read MoreCaring for Children While Social Distancing
Get ideas on how to care for children while keeping social distancing in mind including the importance of hand-washing, ways to engage in physical activity while six-feet apart, and craft ideas that are for solo imagineers.
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