CACFP Training/Online Resources

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CACFP in-person training

All in-person trainings are canceled until further notice due to COVID-19. 

Online CACFP training

Self-paced, online CACFP training for child care centers through CoTrain.

Live Zoom CACFP Training:  

• April 15, 2021 - 2:00-4:00 p.m.
  • IEFs, ROMS, claims | register here. 
• April 29, 2021 - 2:00-4:00 p.m. 
  • Menus, production records, training, attendance, five-day reconciliation, receipts, and enrollment records | register here. 
• May 13, 2021 - 2:00-4:00 p.m.
  • Program information | register here. 
• May 27, 2021 - 2:00-4:00 p.m. 
  • Meal patterns | register here. 

At the Table - CACFP Live Q&A

Upcoming At the Table Meetings:

• April 21, 2021, 2:00 p.m. - learn about Colorado CACFP's outreach goals. 
  • Register here. 
• May 19, 2021, 2:00 p.m. - learn the benefits of joining CACFP under a family child care home sponsor. 
  • Register here.

Previous At the Table Meetings:

• Sept. 2020 recording.
• Oct. 2020 recording.  
• Jan. 2021 recording. 
• Mar. 2021 recording - emergency funding. 

CACFP, Cooking Matters, and Nourish Colorado

CACFP has partnered with Cooking Matters and Nourish Colorado for three exciting online training opportunities. Trainings are available:

• April 14, 2021 - 12:30-2:30 p.m. 
• May 15, 2021 - 9:00-11:00 a.m. 
• June 12, 2021 - 9:00-11:00 a.m. 

Part One:

• How to properly identify and meet CACFP recommendations for whole grain-rich and sugar limits in yogurt and cereal. 

Part Two: Choose a Learning Pathway

• No More Mealtime Meltdowns: Working with Picky Eaters OR 
• Sharpen your Knife Skills: Cutting Fresh Vegetables with Confidence. 

Register here to attend. 

Participants will be sent a box of training tools, incentives, and a grocery gift card ten days prior to the scheduled training. 

Training resources and materials 

• Operating the new CNP Dashboard feature - video 
  •  English user guide | Español guia del usuario.  
• New changes to the CNP application. 
  • English | Español. 
• CACFP recordkeeping.
• CACFP Meal Pattern Training Slides.

Additional resources