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All institutions participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) are required to attend annual training. Completion of annual training is required for continued participation in CACFP. At a minimum, the person responsible for oversight of the CACFP must attend. This training is intended for directors and administrators.
Does your organization sponsor a Child Care Program?
We will be hosting this year’s training for Child Care programs in a “mini-conference” style with multiple one-hour sessions being offered throughout the day, but on each side of the state!
Planned training sessions will include a variety of topics appropriate for both new and seasoned staff. We are also looking into offering STARS credit for some or all of the trainings provided.
East Side: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at Central Washington University
West Side: Friday, June 19, 2020 at Puget Sound ESD
Are you a school district offering the At-Risk Afterschool Meals Program?
Training will be held with NSLP Annual Training. Please keep an eye out for upcoming newsletters.
Training for Adult Care will be offered at a separate time.
Registration information will be released in April. Please keep an eye out for future CNS Updates.
Questions? Please contact your program specialist.
In collaboration with the Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN), OSPI is offering free full-day CACFP meal pattern trainings around the state this spring and summer.
Training Grants Available
OSPI CNS is offering competitive grants up to $500 for travel and substitutes for Sponsors attending one of our CACFP Meal Pattern trainings.
Training Grants opened on January 30 and will remain open as long as funding is available.
Apply for your grant today! Sign into iGrants and search for Form Package 943!
For more information on applying for the grant - please review the Community Nutrition Newsletter for the Week of 2/3.
Training Dates
In the meantime, save the date for a training you would like to participate in. Each full-day training is scheduled from 8:00am to 4:00pm (approximately).
Register Here!
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March 25 - Vancouver, WA
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March 26 - Vancouver, WA
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April 16 - Olympia, WA
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April 17 - Olympia, WA
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April 29 - Anacortes, WA
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April 30 - Anacortes, WA
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May 20 - Wenatchee, WA
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May 21 - Wenatchee, WA
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May 27 - Spokane, WA
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May 28 - Spokane, WA
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June 17 - Bremerton, WA
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June 18 - Bremerton, WA
- July 22 - ESD 105 (Yakima)
- July 23 - ESD 105 (Yakima)
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July 29 - Renton, WA
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July 30 - Renton, WA
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August 26 - Pasco, WA
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August 27 - Pasco, WA
Questions? Contact Bianca Smith at 360-725-6057.
If you or your staff are students in the Early Learning field, you could qualify for the Bright futures Scholarship.
They are offering financial assistance for students in the early childhood field, focusing on the education of children ages 6 and under. High school, 2- and 4-year college/university, and graduate students enrolled in accredited colleges or universities in the United States are eligible
To learn more about the scholarship program requirements, eligibility, and application, please visit www.brighthorizons.com/bright-futures. The application deadline is May 15, 2020.
Do you want to learn how to bring local foods to childcare meals? Do you want to learn how to engage young children with gardening and food education? The Farm to Early Childhood Education (ECE) Workshops will cover all of this and more to help your program actively participate in Farm to ECE.
Who should attend?
These trainings are primarily targeted at childcare directors, Early Achievers Coaches, local health department staff, and other individuals that provide support to childcare institutions.
When?
Lakewood; Wednesday, April 1, 2020; 9:00am – 4:15pm – Register Now
Spokane; Wednesday, April 8, 2020; 9:00am – 4:15pm – Register Now
Yakima; Tuesday, April 14, 2020; 9:00am – 4:15pm – Register Now
Questions? Contact Bianca Smith.
CACFP Week is right around the corner - March 15-21, 2020. OSPI Child Nutrition encourages you to get the word out about your program!
What You Can Do
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Review the National CACFP Week webpage - there you will discover tools for your community, ways to spread awareness for your programs, and so much more!
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Distribute the tools and resources at your organization over the next four months.
- Send information out in your newsletters, posts to social media, and get the word out early.
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Centers, providers, and afterschool teams? Share with your parents and children.
Discover more about National CACFP Week here!
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January 30
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CACFP Meal Pattern Training Grant Opens
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February 24
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USDA Comment Period for CACFP Ends - Submit Your Comments
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March 25 - August 27
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CACFP Meal Pattern Training Hosted Around the State - Register Here!
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