This course is intended to introduce potential institutions to the Child and Adult Care Food Program. To participate in the Program, all interested institutions must attend this training. No registration fee is required.

This training occurs over two days. The same person must be in attendance both days. It is strongly recommended that at least one attendee from an organization be legally able to enter into a binding contract with the State Agency.

At the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Describe the benefits, criteria and requirements for the CACFP
• Apply regulations that govern the CACFP
• Identify required CACFP records
• Complete an accurate CACFP application packet

Registration Form (PDF, 10 KB)

This session will review issues concerning financial management within the CACFP program. Participants will gain useful skills and tools to assist in their program’s financial management to help assure their continued receipt of reimbursement from CACFP. It will also provide institutions with instruction on compliance with State and Federal policies and regulations along with tips for successful CACFP operations relating to financial management. This course has been developed in two modules - one is applicable for Independent Centers, and one is applicable for Sponsoring Organizations of both Day Care Homes and Centers.

At the end of this training participants will be able to:

• Identify internal control and budget requirements in order to efficiently manage the financial costs of the program.
• State what to expect during monitoring reviews regarding financial management.
• Complete sample forms and documentation to be used when preparing claims and other financial information required for CACFP participation.
• Identify state and federal policies and regulations required for CACFP participating institutions.

Independent Institution Registration Form (PDF, 46 KB)

At the end of this training participants will be able to:

• Identify internal control and budget requirements in order to efficiently manage the financial costs of the program.
• State what to expect during monitoring reviews regarding financial management.
• Complete sample forms and documentation to be used when preparing claims and other financial information required for CACFP participation.
• Identify state and federal policies and regulations required for CACFP participating institutions.

Sponsoring Organizations Registration Form (PDF, 46 KB)

Registration Form (PDF, 114 KB)

Administrators, Board Chairs, Directors, Owners

If you are new to CACFP or just need to refresh your skills, this is the session for you. This session will provide the necessary guidance and instructions for institutions to operate an efficient, effective, and successful Child and Adult Care Food Program. The following areas will be discussed: CACFP meal patterns requirements, menus and meal counts, income eligibility applications, CACFP costs, enrollment documentation, recordkeeping, claims submission and additional program requirements. Resource materials will be reviewed and tips on record organization will be highlighted. This course is applicable for new independent centers participating on the program, sponsors changing their status from SO to independent centers, new CACFP staff, and institutions with an Administrative Review or audit findings.

This is a programmatic training.

At the end of this session participants will be able to:

1. Plan meals that meet the CACFP meal pattern requirements for infants, children, and adults.
2. Accurately classify income eligibility applications.
3. Interpret, complete and organize records to support a claim for reimbursement.
4. Describe the procedures for changing institution status.
5. Identify CACFP training requirements.
6. Identify additional records required by CACFP.

Independent Institution Registration Form (PDF, 46 KB)

Directors, Owners, Administrators

This session will provide the necessary guidance and instructions to operate an efficient, effective, and successful Child and Adult Care Food Program. The following areas will be discussed: CACFP meal patterns requirements, menus and meal counts, income eligibility applications, CACFP costs, enrollment documentation, recordkeeping, claims submission and additional program requirements.

This course is a programmatic training.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Plan meals that meet the CACFP meal pattern requirements for infants, children and adults
• Accurately classify and maintain income eligibility applications
• Maintain records to support the claim for reimbursement
• Submit a claim for reimbursement
• Identify monitoring, civil rights, and training requirements

Sponsoring Organizations Registration Form (PDF, 46 KB)

Directors, Owners, Administrators

This session will provide the necessary guidance and instructions to operate an efficient, effective, and successful Child and Adult Care Food Program. The following areas will be discussed: CACFP meal patterns requirements, menus and meal counts, income eligibility applications, CACFP costs, enrollment documentation, recordkeeping, claims submission and additional program requirements.

This course is a programmatic training.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Plan meals that meet the CACFP meal pattern requirements for infants, children and adults
• Accurately classify and maintain income eligibility applications
• Maintain records to support the claim for reimbursement
• Submit a claim for reimbursement
• Identify monitoring, civil rights, tiering and training requirements

Directors, Owners, Administrators, Accountants

This session will provide guidance on how to create a budget for use of the CACFP reimbursements. Allowable costs and justification of those costs will be discussed. Required documentation will be identified.

This is a programmatic training.

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Create a functional CACFP budget
• Write acceptable justifications for each line item
• Document line items as necessary
• Recognize allowable costs for the CACFP

Directors, Owners, Administrators, Accountants

This session will provide guidance on how to create a budget for use of the CACFP reimbursements. Allowable costs and justification of those costs will be discussed. Required documentation will be identified.

This is a programmatic training.

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Create a functional CACFP budget
• Write acceptable justifications for each line item
• Document line items as necessary
• Recognize allowable costs for the CACFP

Directors, Owners, Administrators

If you are interested in starting a garden at your institution or if your institution wants to give guidance to sponsored facilities on gardening possibilities, this training is for you.  This session will provide guidance on how to prepare a raised bed garden for spring crops or fall crops. Participants will be able to view an existing garden and hear ideas on getting child care participants to eat fresh produce.

• Receive information on the basics of vegetable gardening as related to preparing for the spring season (March session) or fall season (July session).
• View a Mixed Greens Community garden
• Complete written activities on how to use a garden
• Hear presentation on fresh produce and receive tips on feeding child care participants

Healthy Futures Starting in the Kitchen award recipients and all other CACFP child care staff and cooks.

This training will increase the child care provider’s awareness of the current nutrition recommendations, the healthy menu planning toolkit, review resources and motivate the child care providers to begin implementation of healthy nutrition changes in their center or home. The training will be highly interactive, with time allotted for participants to work in small groups to develop a 4-week cycle of healthy menus.

Registration Form (PDF, 49 KB)

This is a two day required session for all sponsors that did not participate during 2011. The training covers site eligibility, organization, management, meal service requirements, working with staff and food service management companies, monitoring sites, recordkeeping, program reviews, improving nutrition, and completing the SFSP application.

By the end of this program participants will be able to:

• Describe the eligibility requirements for the sponsor, site and participant
• Define meal service methods and requirements
• Adhere to food safety and health permit regulation
• Plan a menu that meets the SFSP meal pattern requirements
• Identify a reimbursable SFSP meal based on meal type
• Organize and maintain pertinent records to support the monthly claim
• Illustrate how pertinent records support the monthly claim
• State the SFSP 2012 rates and the procedure of SFSP reimbursement
• Distinguish between allowable and unallowable costs
• Understand the application process and deadline
• Complete the SFSP application

Registration Form (PDF, 102 KB)

This webinar is intended to update experienced sponsor of the Summer Food Service Program. It is strongly recommended that at least one attendee from each organization be legally able to administer the binding contract that is on file with the State Agency.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

1. Summarize the most recently updated policy memos
2. Describe most prevalent SFSP violations
3. Validate understanding of SFSP regulation
4. State the SFSP 2012 rates and how to claim for SFSP reimbursement
5. Understand the application process and deadline
6. Identify the training manual and SFSP resources

This webinar training is offered for organizations that contract with the SFSP Sponsor to provide SFSP meals.  The training will cover specific requirements such as recordkeeping, meal pattern requirement, and administrative reviews.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

1. Define the requirements and responsibility of the FSMC in the SFSP.
2. State the procurement requirements.
3. Provide meals to meet the SFSP meal service and meal pattern regulation.
4. Identify that the FSMC contract is between the Sponsor and the FSMC.

Online Registration