Training for the Child and Adult Care Food Program

The Health and Nutrition Services (HNS) is proud to offer online and in-person training opportunities for operators of the CACFP. On this webpage, you will find trainings created by ADE and system partners that will expand program knowledge and support thriving CACFP operations.

FY 21 brings exciting changes to the CACFP annual training requirement. As mentioned in the FY21 Updates Training, instead of attending a required training at the end of each fiscal year, beginning in FY21 ADE is offering a menu of training options for organizations to complete throughout the fiscal year. All trainings available to contribute to the new training requirements are listed on this webpage.

Training Plan: This training plan is an options resource for institutions to plan and track process towards the training requirements. 

FY21 Training Brochure for Child Nutrition Operators Serving Children and Adults in Child Care and Adult Care Settings

Civil Rights Compliance (Self-Guided; 1 Hour)

Administration TrainingsTraining Title and LinkTraining Length
Administration Essentials SeriesIntroduction to the CACFP0.5 Hour
Participant Enrollment0.5 Hour
Meal Count Summary0.25 Hour
Procurement Requirements0.5 Hour
Training Requirements0.25 Hour
Recordkeeping Requirements and Cost Reporting1 Hour
Multi-Site Operations0.25 Hour
Application Essentials SeriesManagement PlanComing soon!
BudgetComing soon!
What to Expect SeriesCACFP Review Fiscal Year 20210.25 Hour
Administration - OtherHow to Navigate Menu Modifications1 Hour
WebinarsStaying on Track: CACFP (Slides) (Recording)1 Hour

None at this time. However, ADE will post in-person training opportunities as soon as they become available.

Nutrition TrainingsTraining Title and LinkTraining Length
CACFP Nutrition Essentials SeriesMeal Pattern and Creditable Foods1 Hour
Menu and Supporting Documentation0.5 Hour
Meal Service and Food Safety0.5 Hour
CACFP Infant Feeding Essentials SeriesMeal Pattern and Meal Service0.5 Hour
Formula and Breastmilk0.75 Hour
Solid Foods and Documentation1 Hour

Featured ICN Trainings

(Free ICN account required)

CACFP Optional Best Practices1 Hour
Serving Nutritious Foods in Child Care2 Hours
Featured Empower TrainingCreating a Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care Environment [English] [Spanish]1 Hour
Featured Team Nutrition TrainingsFeeding Infants: 0-5 months [English] [Spanish]0.5 Hour
How to Support Breastfeeding in the CACFP [English] [Spanish]0.5 Hour
Feeding Infants: Starting with Solids [English] [Spanish]0.5 Hour
Crediting Store-Bought Combination Baby Foods in the CACFP [English]0.5 Hour
Mealtimes with Toddlers [English] [Spanish]0.5 Hour
Meal Planning for the CACFP [English] [Spanish]0.5 Hour
Methods for Healthy Cooking [English] [Spanish]0.5 Hour
Offer Versus Serve in the CACFP [English] [Spanish]0.5 Hour
Serving Milk in the CACFP [English] [Spanish]0.5 Hour
Serving Vegetables in the CACFP [English] [Spanish]0.5 Hour
Serving Meat and Meat Alternates at Breakfast [English] [Spanish]0.5 Hour
Choose Yogurts That Are Lower in Added Sugars [English] [Spanish]0.5 Hour
Choose Breakfast Cereals That Are Lower in Added Sugars [English] [Spanish]0.5 Hour
Using the WIC Food List to Identify Creditable Foods in the CACFP [English] [Spanish]0.5 Hour
Identifying Whole Grain-Rich Foods for the CACFP Using the Ingredient List, Part 1 [English] [Spanish]0.5 Hour
Identifying Whole Grain-Rich Foods in the CACFP, Part 2 [English] [Spanish]0.5 Hour
In-Grained: Easy Tools to Determine Serving Amounts [English] [Spanish]0.5 Hour
Grain-Based Desserts in the CACFP [English] [Spanish]0.5 Hour
Adding Whole Grains to Your CACFP Menu [English] [Spanish]0.5 Hour
WebinarsCrediting Grains in the CACFP Using Oz Eq (Slides) (Recording)1 Hour

None at this time. However, ADE will post in-person training opportunities as soon as they become available.

From the Health and Nutrition Services Blog

Interested in Creating Your Kitchen? Fri, May 7 2021

The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) is excited to announce a new partnership with the Chef Ann Foundation, Life Time Foundation, and Whole Kids Foundation! These organizations are part of the newly formed ScratchWorks Collective and are dedicated to improving the quality of school meals and love sharing their expertise with school nutrition professionals. These partners look forward to supporting 10 Arizona Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) in a three-phase program to help operators regain their kitchens and menus as they recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Chef Ann Foundation will kick-off this collaborative work by sending a culinary trained school food operational expert to each of the selected LEAs for a one-day on-site consultation to create a two-year plan with built-in mentoring designed to transform your kitchens, develop your staff, and take control of your finances to support the menu of your dreams. 
Farm to Summer Challenge Registration Fri, May 7 2021

The Farm to Summer Challenge is an initiative of the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) Health and Nutrition Services (HNS) Division to encourage Farm to School activities during Summer Food Service Program/Summer Seamless Option by creating excitement around serving fresh and locally sourced ingredients.