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Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) sponsors must complete OSPI’s required training annually to continue participation in the Program.
Who Must Complete Annual Training?
- All institutions participating in the CACFP.
- All institutions planning to participate in the CACFP in Fiscal Year 2023–24 (FY24).
- At a minimum, the person responsible for oversight of the CACFP must attend. This training is intended for directors and administrators.
How Will Annual Training be Conducted for FY24?
CACFP required training will be provided as recorded training modules in Canvas, OSPI’s new learning platform. Please note, trainings assigned vary depending on Sponsor type.
Use the FY24 CACFP Training Checklist to help determine which training track is required for your organization. Training tracks are split up between community sponsors, Local Education Agency (LEA) At-Risk only, and LEA pre-K sponsor types.
Enroll in Canvas to view these trainings
How Will I Receive Certificates for Annual Training?
Once you complete all required training modules for your sponsor type, you will be able to access the self-certification survey that will lead to your training certificate. You can fill in your name and your organization after you print the certificate; keep this required annual training certificate for your records.
More About Canvas
Canvas is OSPI’s new learning management system and is replacing Moodle. Many features in Canvas are similar to Moodle; however, Canvas will provide a broader range of functionality for all learning styles. You will no longer be able to access Moodle as of August 30th.
Progressing Through a Canvas Module
Content is organized into "Modules" in Canvas.
- To move forward in a module, you can use the "Next" button in the lower right.
- To go back a page, use the "Back" button in the lower left.
- You can also click the "Modules" item in the sidebar on the left, and then click individual items in a module.
- Required modules are set up to unlock sequentially. To proceed to the next training in a series, you must complete the previous training.
Canvas Support
Canvas has a robust support system. Select the "Help" icon and navigate to the topic area where support is needed. Alternatively, please feel free to post in the CACFP Canvas Technical Troubleshooting forum and CNS’s Canvas specialist will provide assistance.
Questions about Annual Training Requirements? Please contact your OSPI CNS Program Specialist.
Questions about Canvas? Please email Ben Brown, Professional Learning Specialist.
Applications are due by Friday, September 1, 2023. It may take up to 30 days to process and approve a complete application. Sponsors may submit their application for approval past the September 1 deadline but may not be approved in time to receive reimbursement for meals served during October 2023.
New for FY 24 Renewal!
Only Sponsoring Organizations (Sponsors with multiple sites) are required to submit a Budget in WINS for FY24 renewal. Independent Sponsors (Sponsors with only 1 site) and LEAs do not need to submit a budget with renewal.
Application Reminders
All costs, including food, require prior approval before the cost is incurred. Therefore, budget submissions for Sponsoring Organizations must be approved prior to the start of the fiscal year, no later than September 30, 2023.
 Required in WINS
- Update Sponsor Profile
- Sponsor Application
- Site Application(s)
- Site Calendar(s)
- Budget (multi-site sponsors)
- Management Plan (multi-site sponsors)
- Contract Fact Sheet (for sponsors using a Food Service Management Company (FSMC) or Vended Meal Agreement)
Resources
Recorded Training and tutorials are now in our new learning management system, Canvas!
- CACFP Renewal in WINS Recorded Training
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WINS Information Sheets are located in WINS. Log into your profile and select the “Info” tab, then click on the “WINS Documentation and Job Aids” option. Information Sheets that may help you with renewal include:
- Completing Sponsor Applications
- Updating Sponsor Contacts In WINS
- Completing Site Applications
- Entering Management Plans
- Entering Site Calendars
- Entering Study Months
- Submitting Budgets
- FDCH Carry Over
- Completing Contract Fact Sheets in WINS
Sponsors who have had a gap in CACFP operation of a year or longer must reactivate their CACFP application. This is in addition to the renewal requirements to operate in FY24. Contact your Program Specialist for details on this process.
Questions? Please contact your CACFP Specialist or join us for Office Hours!
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child Nutrition Programs are available for preschool-age children that attend a local pre-K community program, Early Childhood Education Assistance Program (ECEAP), Head Start and/or a Transitional Kindergarten program. These programs operate in classrooms located in Education Service Districts (ESD), community organizations, and Local Education Agencies (LEAs). ESDs and community organizations must operate the Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). LEAs may choose to operate either the CACFP or the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs (NSLP/SBP).
Requirements
- ESDs or Community Organizations receiving funds for preschool programs must be the CACFP sponsor when children are NOT enrolled in the public school district.
- ESDs and Community organizations operating classrooms on public school district campuses must establish an interagency agreement to receive meals and snacks from the public school district.
- Two different sponsors cannot claim meals or snacks served to the same group of students (i.e., the School District claims breakfast and lunch, while the ESD claims Snack).
- Meals or Snacks cannot be served under two different programs (i.e., Breakfast and Lunch under NSLP/SBP, while Snack is under CACFP). To claim snacks, CACFP must be operated for all meals and snacks.
Resources
Questions? Contact your CACFP or School Meals Program Specialist.
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Each month, your regional specialists will be holding office hours. Specialists will start office hours by providing important CACFP updates and reminders. During the remainder of the session, specialists will provide technical assistance and training around specific CACFP topics. If a specialist outside of your region is hosting office hours with a topic of interest to you, please feel free to join! |
Upcoming Budget Renewal Office Hours
Multi-site Sponsors are invited to attend CACFP Budget Renewal Office Hours. Office hours provide an opportunity for sponsors to ask general budget related questions.
ZOOM link for Budget Office Hours
- Tuesday, August 29, 3–4 pm
Have budget questions? Please email Samantha Evans, CACFP Budget Specialist.
Upcoming September Office Hours Schedule
Specialist: Eddie Griffin, Region 6 & 7 (Sponsors with Multiple Sites)
Topic: Study Month/ Renewal
Date: 9/19/2023 Time: 11:00 am Click here to join the meeting
Specialist: Sandra Goodman, Region 6 & 7 (Independent Sponsors)
Topic: Study Month/Renewal
Date: 9/27/2023 Time: 9:30 am Click here to join the meeting
CACFP Office Hours Feedback Survey
Complete this short Office Hours Feedback Survey to let us know how we can best meet your needs and continue our efforts towards successful program operations.
“CACFP Basics to Advanced Training” will be offered in person the weeks of September 11 and September 18. This training will be offered regionally throughout the state and will offer two learning tracks based on experience.
- Track 1: CACFP Basics- Intended for new staff/new sponsors
- Track 2: CACFP Advanced- Intended for experienced sponsors
Please limit registration to 1-2 participants from your organization. We encourage you to register early as these trainings are expected to fill up.
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Registration Information
Registration for all trainings will close on September 8th.
* The Ellensburg training that was scheduled for September 14th has been cancelled.
Important Note: This is an optional training for CACFP sponsors. It does not fulfill your Annual Training requirements for renewal. Use the FY24 CACFP Training Checklist for details on Annual Training requirements.
Questions? Please email the CACFP Team inbox.
The 2023-2025 WSDA Farm to School Purchasing Grant Application is Now Open.
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Looking to increase the amount of locally sourced food served in your CACFP program?
The WSDA Farm to School Purchasing Grant provides funding for childcare programs participating in CACFP to purchase Washington Grown foods from November 2023– June 2025.
The application closes Monday, September 25, 2023, by 5:00 PM.
For more details, see the Farm to School Grant webpage.
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August 29
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June 60-day Claiming Deadline—if you haven't already, submit your claim
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September 15
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August Claims Due in WINS
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Weeks of Sept. 11 & 18
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CACFP In-Person Trainings - conducted regionally
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