Owners, Directors, and/or Administrators

This course is intended to introduce potential institutions to the CACFP 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.

1. Describe the benefits, criteria and requirements for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
2. Apply regulations that govern the CACFP
3. Identify required CACFP records
4. Complete an accurate CACFP application packet

Please be sure to read and understand your institution type before submitting the Potential Institution Training Registration Form.

• Potential Institution Training Registration Form (PDF, 12 KB)

Owners, Directors, and/or Administrators of Independent Centers

Application renewal training sessions are being offered to provide necessary information for Independent Centers to continue their participation in the program and to better understand the renewal process. Participation in this training is strongly encouraged, but not required.

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

• Identify documents required for the 2010 - 2011 application renewal process
• Accurately complete the required documents for 2010 - 2011 renewal process
• Identify where all applicable documents are to be submitted

• Registration Form (PDF, 10 KB)

Owners, Directors, and/or Administrators of Sponsoring Organizations

Application update training sessions are being offered to provide necessary information for Sponsoring Organizations to continue their participation in the program and to better understand the update process. Participation in this training is strongly encouraged, but not required. All Sponsoring Organizations will update their current program application to continue participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program in Fiscal Year 2011. There are three training opportunities - one face-to-face session and two webinar sessions.

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

• Identify documents required for the 2010 - 2011 application update process
• Accurately complete the required documents for 2010 - 2011 application update
• Identify where the application updates are to be submitted

• August 30 Online Registration
• September 2 Registration Form (PDF, 38 KB)
• September 9 Online Registration
• Webinar Tips (PDF, 80 KB)

Sponsors of child care centers, Sponsor Monitors and Sponsor level staff such as Executive Directors

This session will provide step by step guidance on how to accurately complete monitoring documents for CACFP Sponsoring Organizations of Centers.  Participants will have the opportunity to engage in hands on activities.  This course is for Sponsoring Organizations of Child Care Centers only.  It is not appropriate for Independent Institutions or for Sponsors of Day Care Homes.  This is a programmatic training. 

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

1. Describe the training requirements for monitors.
2. Determine when a monitoring visit is required.
3. Identify regulations that pertain to the monitoring of centers.
4. Determine how to implement the Averaging Option.
5. Complete the required monitoring forms accurately.

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Owners, Directors, Board Members

In this course participants will learn how to survive a State Agency Review. State and Sponsor oversight tools will be introduced. Institutional status and proper records/policies needed for the review will be highlighted. This course is designed for any institution preparing for an administrative review in the coming year.  This course has been developed in two modules - one is for Independent Centers and one is for Sponsoring Organizations of both Day Care Homes and Centers. Be sure to register for the appropriate session. The session for Independent Centers will be offered via webinar. The session for Sponsoring Organizations will be offered face to face. This is a programmatic training. 

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

1. Identify the steps in the administrative review process, from scheduling to close.
2. Explain why various CACFP records e.g. claim for reimbursement and meal counts, play a significant role in the State Agency’s administrative review.
3. Identify the purpose of adverse notices, monitoring and tiering policies (for for- profit only centers), documentation of Title XIX/XX or Free and Reduced Price eligibility.

Independent Center Session

Sponsoring Organization Session

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Owners, Directors, and Teachers

In this session information is provided on the civil rights that affect institutions and sponsors participating in the CACFP. Participants will gain an understanding of the procedures and requirements of the State Agency and the Child and Adult Care institutions that sponsor the USDA food program. Participants will have the opportunity to attend this course live or by webinar. Civil Rights training is required annually by FNS Instruction 113-1. This is a programmatic training. 

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

1. Apply civil rights requirements and policies as outlined in FNS Instruction 113-1 specific to CACFP.
2. Describe the responsibilities, requirements and procedures necessary to ensure compliance at the federal, state and local levels.

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This course will provide the necessary guidance and instructions for helping institutions operate an efficient, effective, and successful CACFP. It discusses CACFP meal patterns, creditable foods, the reimbursement process, accurate meal counts, claims submission and recordkeeping and training. A review of CACFP resource materials will be conducted and tips on organizational methods for CACFP records will be highlighted. This course is applicable for new institutions participating on the program, institutions changing their status, new CACFP staff, institutions that have had an Administrative Review or Audit with findings. This is a programmatic training.

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

1. Plan meals that meet the CACFP meal pattern requirements for infants, children, and adults.
2. Correctly record the daily meal count and keep the daily meal count records and catered meal service records organized in order to maximize efficiency of these forms.   
3. Accurately classify and maintain income eligibility applications.
4. Maintain complete and accurate enrollment documentation on file.
5. Recognize training issues, monitoring and civil rights issues as related to the CACFP.
6. Implement appropriate procedures for maintaining cash receipts, disbursement journals and other forms needed for the submission of monthly claims. 
7. Identify the procedures for changing institution status.
8. Accurately complete workbook activities in the program areas addressed in this module.

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CACFP and SFSP participants currently participating and receiving funds from the State.

This 90-minute webinar is for CACFP and SFSP participants who are required to file GS 143 reports on line at ncgrants.gov annually.

• Successfully obtain an NCID and password
• Accurately complete GS 143 report annually and submit via ncgrants.gov in a timely manner

• TBA
• Webinar Tips (PDF, 80 KB)

Board Chairperson, Owners, Directors, Financial Officers and Bookkeepers

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. Be sure to register for the appropriate session. This is a programmatic training.

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

1. Identify internal control and budget requirements in order to efficiently manage the financial costs of the program. 
2. State what to expect during reviews, audits or agreed-upon procedures regarding financial management.
3. Complete sample forms and documentation to be used when preparing claims and other financial information required for CACFP participation.
4. Identify State and Federal policies and regulations required for CACFP participating institutions.

Independent Center Session

Sponsoring Organization Session

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Owners, Directors, Teachers, Cooks

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

1. Define overweight in the preschool population.
2. Identify factors that contribute to the increase of overweight preschoolers.
3. Identify three reasons for the increase in the number of overweight children in the U.S.
4. State three potential health consequences of childhood overweight.
5. Plan healthy meals and snacks.
6. Describe ways to incorporate daily physical activity for preschoolers.

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Directors, Owners, Administrators

This course is designed to help familiarize institutions with the federal regulations governing the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). This course will help in applying the regulations to CACFP Program operations and will assist in locating answers to questions about the administration of CACFP. There will be a review of tools that are available for administering your program. This course is appropriate for new and experienced institutions.

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

1. Describe the regulation structure for the Child and Adult Care Food Program.
2. Apply knowledge of the regulatory process for CACFP to their program operations.
3. Identify resources that can be used to research questions about operating CACFP.

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Owners, Directors, Teachers, Cooks

Preschoolers are developing eating habits that can last a lifetime. As child care providers you have a significant influence over this development. Grow It! Try It! Like It! Preschool Fun with Fruits and Vegetables is a kit that includes six booklets featuring three fruits- peaches, strawberries, and cantaloupe and three vegetables- spinach, sweet potatoes, and crookneck squash. Each booklet includes hands on activities, planting activities, stories, songs, MyPyramid for Preschoolers nutrition education activities, home activities with parent/child activity sheets, family-sized recipes, and tips for cooking with children. Other tools include a Teaching Guide, Arts and Crafts, a MyPyramid for Preschoolers Poster, the Cool Puppy Pup video series and other resources.  Participants who have registered by June 22nd will receive a kit prior to the webinar. Those who register after June 22nd will receive a kit following the webinar.

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

1. Identify at least two ways to include preschool nutrition education activities in their child care center(s).
2. Incorporate at least 2 of the featured fruits and vegetables into their menu.
3. Describe the process to obtain additional copies of the Grow It! Try It! Like It! resource.

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