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The Consolidated Appropriations and COVID Stimulus and Relief Bill was signed last week and Section 722 includes support for Child Care Centers and Family Day Care Home providers and sponsors.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will release information on how this will be administered. We will share information as soon as it becomes available.
Keep an eye out for future CNS Newsletters.
Join us for the CACFP Updates Webinar - Looking Ahead for 2021
Register Here - CORRECT LINK
Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Time: 1 - 2pm PT
During this webinar we will discuss:
- COVID Stimulus Relief Bill
- Ounce Equivalents
- Program Updates
- Q&A - please come with your questions!
Questions? Please contact your OSPI CNS Program Specialist.
Washington State University and University of Washington are collecting information about food access during the pandemic.
The data has the ability to influence resource allocation, so we strongly encourage you to share this survey with the families you serve.
The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete and will ask questions about health, food access, and economic needs.
The goal is to learn more about how individuals, families, and communities are handling economic and food disruptions due to the pandemic. Washington State residents who are 18 years or older may participate.
Families can access the survey here.
Do you train staff? If so, then this training series is for you!
Child Nutrition Services (CNS) invited the Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN) to conduct several trainings over the coming year. The first training set is designed for trainers. Each session is a separate training, but works well if you take both.
These trainings will be offered again later this year if you cannot attend the January training dates.
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Foundations for Training Excellence: Basics - This training focuses on how to design and deliver effective training.
Register Here*
Date: Thursday, January 28, 2021
Time: 12 - 4pm PT
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Training Culturally Diverse Groups - This training is designed to help you develop your skills to effectively deliver trainings to culturally diverse groups.
Register Here*
Date: Friday, January 29, 2021
Time: 12 - 4pm PT
IMPORTANT: Each participant must have a separate email to register and must sign in using their personal Zoom access link.
After you register, OSPI will approve your request to join the training. Please expect a follow up email with the Zoom registration link at least 1 week before training begins.
There is a limit of 25 participants for the session. If we have reached the maximum number of participants, you will automatically be added to the waitlist.
Certificates of participation will be provided for those who attend the entire training session. This training may be eligible for STARS Credits. Please follow DCYF instructions on submitting training certificates for in-service hours.
*Note: You may have to register for an EDS account if you do not have one currently.
Register for an EDS Account
Go to https://www.pdenroller.org/Account/Login or the link above.
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If you already have an OSPI EDS account, click on the “Log in with EDS” button.
- When you login to EDS, it will connect you automatically to pdEnroller.
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If you do not have an EDS account, click the “Create a New Account” button, then:
- Enter your First Name, Last Name, Email.
- Create and confirm a password.
- Click the “Create Account” button.
- Follow any additional steps emailed to confirm your account.
- Register for the session you would like to attend.
Have Questions? Please email Samantha Brueske, Training and Communications Specialist.
Team Nutrition released new training videos about mealtimes with toddlers in the CACFP. These videos complement Team Nutrition’s Mealtimes with Toddlers in the CACFP Operator Booklet and Family Handout.
CACFP operators may use these materials to increase understanding of meal pattern requirements for this important age group.
The 2-3 minute videos are available in English and Spanish and address the following hot topics:
- Assisting toddlers in learning how to feed themselves
- Encouraging toddlers to try new foods
- Types of milk to serve children in the CACFP
The videos, along with the Mealtimes with Toddlers in the CACFP Operator Booklet and Family Handout are available on the Team Nutrition website.
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Join DCYF for a FREE webinar.
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) presents The Right Way to Say It: Crisis Communications.
Register Here
Date: Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Time: 1 - 2pm PT
During this session, participants will:
- Learn how to properly communicate internally and externally during and after a crisis or emergency.
- Explore how proper communication can reduce the impact of certain situations and allow for a more efficient recovery.
The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans are now available. Here are some highlighted topics:
- Follow a Healthy Dietary Pattern at Every Life Stage
- Customize and Enjoy Food and Beverage Choices To Reflect Personal Preferences, Cultural Traditions, and Budgetary Considerations
- Focus on Meeting Food Group Needs With Nutrient-Dense Foods and Beverages, and Stay Within Calorie Limits
- Limit Foods and Beverages Higher in Added Sugars, Saturated Fat, and Sodium, and Limit Alcoholic Beverages
For more information, please review the guidelines in full.
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January 15
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December Claims Due in WINS
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January 26
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CACFP Legislation Webinar - Register Here
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January 29
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November Claim 60-day Deadline - if you haven't already, submit your November Claims!
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