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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.
What will we be learning?
This hands-on training features updated requirements for serving meals and snacks to participants, as outlined in the latest CACFP meal patterns. Participants will explore the updates to the child and adult meal patterns, as well as tips and strategies for implementation.
Each full-day training is scheduled from 8:00am to 4:00pm (approximately).
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. To apply for the grant, you must first apply for an iGrants user account. For more details on applying, please review the February 3 Weekly Newsletter.
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.
All CACFP Sponsors are eligible to receive this grant - apply by March 18!
Who Should Attend?
This training is designed specifically for individuals operating the CACFP and may include the following program types:
• Child Care Centers
• Family Child Care Homes
• Adult Day Care Centers
• At-Risk Afterschool Programs
• Emergency Shelters
• Pre-K Meals in the National School Breakfast and National School Lunch Programs
Please feel free to bring MULTIPLE staff members with you to training. We must have 20 registrants for each training session, otherwise the trainers cannot travel to training due to costs – so the more, the merrier!
Questions? Contact Bianca Smith at 360-725-6057.
CACFP Week is right around the corner! OSPI Child Nutrition encourages you to get the word out about your program!
What You Can Do
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Children can join in the celebration during CACFP Week with activity sheets that combine fun, food program information, and nutrition themes. Share these with your providers, center staff, afterschool programs and parents!
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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!
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.
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 this FREE training?
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.
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February 24
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USDA Comment Period for CACFP Ends - Submit Your Comments
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March 15-21
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National CACFP Week!
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March 18
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CACFP Meal Pattern Training Grant Closes
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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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