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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.

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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

Administration TrainingsTraining Title and LinkTraining Length
Administration Essentials SeriesIntroduction to the CACFP0.5 Hour
Civil Rights Compliance1 Hour - does not contribute to training hours.
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

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
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

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

Webinar Registration:

  • Administration Webinars:
    • CACFP Emergency Operational Costs Reimbursement Program – link to register coming soon.
    • Staying on Track Series: Mid-FY21 Updates – link to register coming soon.

 

  • Nutrition Webinars:
    •  Team Nutrition’s CACFP Halftime: Thirty on Thursdays
      • March 18, 2021: Crediting Store-Bought Combination Baby Foods in the CACFP – link to register coming soon.
      • June 17, 2021: Serving Snacks in the CACFP – link to register coming soon.
    • Menu Master Summer Series – link to register coming soon.

 

ADE’s Webinar Recordings:

Please note, recordings of ADE’s webinars do not contribute to annual training hours. Training certificates and Workforce Registry credit are not available for recorded ADE webinars. You must attend ADE’s webinars live to receive training credit.

  • 2/10/2021: Farm Fresh Challenge to CACFP - Prep for March Farm Fresh Challenge (Recording) (Slides)
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From the Health and Nutrition Services Blog

Arizona Farm to School Network Virtual Gathering. Register today! Wed, Feb 24 2021

Don’t miss this year’s virtual gathering. Join us to celebrate Arizona's Farm to School progress despite COVID-19!

 

Congratulations to Concordia Charter School for receiving a School Year 2019-2020 FFVP BRAVOcado! Excellence Award! Tue, Nov 17 2020

ADE has awarded Concordia Charter School a FFVP BRAVOcado! Excellence Award for their Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) operations during school year 2019-2020.

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