2024 National Child Nutrition Conference Digital Program

cacfp.org/conference 1 April 22-26, 2024 | Orlando 38th National CHILD NUTRITION C NFERENCE CACFP · AFTERSCHOOL MEALS · SUMMER FOOD

2 National CACFP Sponsors Association The Board of Directors of the National CACFP Sponsors Association and the 2024 Conference Committee would like to express their deepest appreciation to all of those individuals and organizations whose talent and time helped make this conference an outstanding example of collaboration and success. We honor your contributions to our educational mission and thank you for making this conference a showcase for our community. Greetings and Welcome! Chair Rhonda Kobylecky, CMP, CCNP Director of Food Services Acelero Learning Las Vegas, NV Chair-Elect Denise Andrews, CMP, CCNP CEO/Executive Director For the Children Vici, OK Treasurer Alix Pasillas, CMP, CCNP Executive Director Food for Kids Reno, NV Secretary Gabriela Rangel, CMP, CCNP Director Child and Family Services Tucson, AZ Immediate Past Chair Blake Stanford, CMP President Southwest Human Development Services Austin, TX Kate Abernathy, CMP, CCNP Chief Executive Officer Providers Choice Minneapolis, MN Beth Carlton, CMP, CCNP Executive Director Child Care Links Hutchinson, KS Deborah Gillison-Wilson, CMP, CCNP Executive Director Georgia Nutritional Services Conyers, GA Susan Ison, CMP Executive Director Helping Hands Taylorsville, UT Lisa Mack President & CEO National CACFP Sponsors Association Round Rock, TX Sarah McAleavy, CMP, CCNP CACFP Supervisor Frederick Community Action Agency Frederick, MD Annetta Rutland, CMP, CCNP Strategic Director, Quality Programs 4C for Children Cincinnati, OH Board of Directors Get Connected: WiFi Access Network: Convention Wireless Access Code: CACFP Don’t Forget to Wear Your Badge! Your badge must be worn at all times. Wearing the badge will get you entry to conference sessions and the Exhibit Hall. Conference Registration & Information Desk Hours Registration & Info Desks are located at Panzacola Registration on Level 1. Monday, April 22 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Tuesday, April 23 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Wednesday, April 24 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Thursday, April 25 7:00 am - 5:30 pm Friday, April 26 7:00 am - 12:30 pm A special thank you to our... Registration Sponsor Tote Bag Sponsor CACFP Champion SFSP Champion Lanyard Sponsor

cacfp.org/conference 3 Monday, April 22, 2024 Virtual Sessions 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Registration & Info Desk Open 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Preconference Academy *Pre-registration required 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm USDA Listening Session for State Agencies *By invitation only 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm CACFP Certification Program Overview CACFP Certification Program Overview (On Demand) 3:45 pm - 4:15 pm Navigating the Conference Q&A Navigating the Virtual Sessions Q&A 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm Professional Networking Strategies & Tips Zoom Regional Networking Meeting 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Regional Networking Reception Tuesday, April 23, 2024 Virtual Sessions 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Registration & Info Desk Open 7:15 am - 7:45 am CACFP Creditable Tools & Resources CACFP Creditable Tools & Resources 8:00 am - 9:00 am SFSP Overview SFSP Overview 8:00 am - 9:00 am Group Meetups 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Preconference Academy *Pre-registration required 9:00 am - 1:30 pm Exhibit Hall Open 9:15 am - 10:15 am CACFP Overview CACFP Overview 9:15 am - 10:15 am State Agency Collaboration *By invitation only 10:30 am - 11:30 am Mid-Morning Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall 11:00 am - 12:30 pm State Agency Office Hours 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm National Conference General Session National Conference General Session 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm Featured Speakers USDA CACFP Policy Update 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall Wednesday, April 24, 2024 Virtual Sessions 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Registration & Info Desk Open 7:00 am - 8:00 am Breakfast, Coffee & Conversation 7:15 am - 7:45 am Shop Talks 8:00 am - 9:00 am Workshops Session One Childhood Obesity Prevention & Early Nutrition Education 9:15 am - 10:15 am Workshops Session Two Procurement Standards for Sponsors & Centers 9:30 am - 1:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open 10:30 am - 11:00 am NCA Annual Meeting *By invitation only NCA Annual Meeting *By invitation only 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Pizza Party Lunch in Exhibit Hall 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm CACFP Professionals’ Celebration *By invitation only 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm Workshops Session Three Taking a Bilateral Approach to Self-Care 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Workshops Session Four A Fresh Perspective: Embracing New Foods 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm Workshops Session Five Serious Deficiency Process 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm Shop Talks 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Spell it with Me Now: C-A-C-F-P Bingo Thursday, April 25, 2024 Virtual Sessions 6:15 am - 7:00 am 5K Fun Run/Walk *Pre-registration required 7:00 am - 5:30 pm Registration & Info Desk Open 7:00 am - 8:00 am Breakfast, Coffee & Conversation 7:15 am - 7:45 am Shop Talks 8:00 am - 9:00 am Workshops Session Six Compliance with Confidence: Sponsor Monitoring & Oversight 9:15 am - 10:15 am Workshops Session Seven Artificial Intelligence for Child Nutrition 10:30 am - 11:30 am Workshops Session Eight Beyond Beginners: Next Level Menu Planning 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Buffet Lunch 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm Workshops Session Nine Growing Healthy Foundations: Farm to ECE Made Easy 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Workshops Session Ten Navigating Special Diets 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm Featured Speakers USDA SFSP Policy Update 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm Shop Talks 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm USDA Town Hall USDA Town Hall Friday, April 26, 2024 8:00 am - 9:00 am Rising Leaders Coffee Hour 8:00 am - 10:00 am Postconference Academy *Pre-registration required 8:30 am - 11:00 am Learning Excursion *Pre-registration required 9:15 am - 10:15 am CACFP Meal Pattern Exceptions 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Learning Excursion *Pre-registration required 10:30 am - 11:30 am More About CACFP: Ask Us Anything! 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Postconference Academy *Pre-registration required 11:45 am - 12:30 pm CACFP Professional Certification Q&A Schedule At-A-Glance ............................. 5-7 Workshops Index ..................................... 8-9 Shop Talks Index ..........................................9 General Information .................................10 Meet & Greet with Sesame Street ............11 Food & Beverage........................................12 Monday Preconference Academy ............13 Spotlight Sessions ............................... 14, 17 Regional Networking .................................15 Group Meetups ..........................................16 Tuesday Preconference Academy ............17 Partners, Sponsors, Exhibitors ................18 Exhibit Hall Map ........................................19 State Agency Office Hours.........................21 General Session..........................................22 Friend of CACFP..........................................23 Welcome Featured Speakers ....................24 Shop Talks............................... 25, 39, 42, 53 Workshops Session One..................... 26-27 Workshops Session Two..................... 28-29 NCA Annual Meeting & Board of Director Candidates .......................... 30 CACFP Professionals’ Celebration ............33 Workshops Session Three ...................34-35 Workshops Session Four.....................36-37 Workshops Session Five ......................38-39 Workshops Session Six ........................42-43 Workshops Session Seven...................44-45 Workshops Session Eight ....................46-47 Workshops Session Nine.....................48-49 Workshops Session Ten.......................50-51 Closing Featured Speakers ......................52 USDA Town Hall..........................................53 Friday Sessions...........................................54 Friday Postconference Academy..............55 Exhibitor Directory ..............................56-58 Presenter Directory .............................60-95 Certificate of Participation .......................97 Hotel Map ..................................................98 All times listed are in Eastern Time. 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4 National CACFP Sponsors Association The conference at your fingertips... Download Yapp from the App Store on your smartphone or tablet Get Conference Details & Documents We’ll have you all set up to navigate the conference with ease. We’ll have every session listed, and we’ll notify you through the app if there are any last-second schedule changes. X Don’t know where to find a room for your session? We’ve got a hotel map. X Want to learn more about our exhibitors? Check out the exhibitor directory. X Looking for handouts from the sessions you’ve attended? We’ll load them all into our Attendee Library. Connect with Other Attendees Yapp has its own social media feed that is exclusive to conference attendees. You can share photos and post comments like many other social media platforms. Many of our solo conference-goers have found new friends through the Yapp App! Throughout the conference, attendees will post that they are looking to form a group to go out for dinner or explore Orlando. Be brave and put yourself out there! Download the Yapp App • Open the app and tap “Add an Existing Yapp” • Enter Yapp ID: NCNC24 in the field. The conference app will then download into Yapp. • You can also download here: my.yapp.us/NCNC24 Yapp ID: NCNC24

cacfp.org/conference 5 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Registration and Information Desk Open - Panzacola Registration 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm USDA Listening Session for State Agencies - By Invitation Only 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm CACFP Certification Program Overview - Panzacola G 3:45 pm - 4:15 pm Navigating the Conference Q&A - Panzacola G 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm Professional Networking Strategies & Tips - Panzacola G 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Regional Networking Reception - Sebastian Foyer Monday, April 22 Sessions in orange are hybrid (onsite/virtual) sessions. All sessions are in Eastern Time. They will be available to watch on demand through May 15, 2024. 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Schedule At-A-Glance Registration and Information Desk Open - Panzacola Registration 7:15 am - 7:45 am CACFP Creditable Tools & Resources - Panzacola G 8:00 am - 9:00 am SFSP Overview - Panzacola G 8:00 am - 9:00 am Group Meetups - See page 16 for locations 9:00 am - 1:30 pm Exhibit Hall Open - Gatlin BC 9:15 am - 10:15 am CACFP Overview - Panzacola G 9:15 am - 10:15 am State Agency Collaboration - By Invitation Only 10:30 am - 11:30 am Mid-Morning Coffee Break - Gatlin BC 11:00 am - 12:30 pm State Agency Office Hours - See page 21 for locations 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm National Conference General Session - Gatlin DE Gatlin DE Panzacola G Panzacola F-4 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm Featured Speakers USDA CACFP Policy Update SFSP Spotlight: Summer in Florida Rosen Hotels: Nurturing Wellness from Childhood to Workplace 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open - Gatlin BC 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Welcome Reception - Gatlin BC Tuesday, April 23 By joining us in Orlando, you’re on the fast track to your CACFP Child Nutrition Professional (CCNP) Certification! Scan the QR code to learn more about our Certification Program, and stop by the Information Desk to apply for your CCNP!

6 National CACFP Sponsors Association 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Registration and Information Desk Open - Panzacola Registration 7:00 am - 8:00 am Breakfast, Coffee & Conversation - Sebastian JK 7:15 am - 7:45 am Shop Talks - Refer to page 25 for topics and locations Panzacola F-1 Panzacola F-2 Panzacola F-3 Panzacola F-4 Panzacola G Panzacola H-1 Panzacola H-2 Panzacola H-3 Panzacola H-4 Sebastian I-1 Sebastian I-2 Sebastian I-3 Sebastian I-4 8:00 am - 9:00 am Workshops Session One Connecting Nutrition with Family Engagement Discovering STEM in the Kitchen Bridging the Gap: Addressing Food Insecurity in Rural Communities CACFP in Emergency Shelters Childhood Obesity Prevention & Early Nutrition Education CACFP Administrative Budgets CACFP Afterschool Meals Overview Using Go NAPSACC to Support State and Program Level CACFP Efforts Year-Round Celebration: Summer Meals Training and Planning Grown for Kids: Farm to Preschool Collaboration Menu Planning 101: A Guide to Mealtime Success Child Nutrition Reauthorization: Continued Advocacy for the CACFP Communicating with Impact 9:15 am - 10:15 am Workshops Session Two Conducting Monitoring in the CACFP for Head Start Motivating Children to Eat Healthy Foods Plant-Forward Menus: A Guide to Successful Integration Serious Deficiency Process: Current and Proposed Requirements Procurement Standards for Sponsors & Centers Cost Allocation for Center & Home Sponsors Engaging Your Community in Your Meal Program Financial Viability Fundamentals for CACFP and SFSP with MH Miles Rural, Non- Congregate Meals: Summer 2023 Lessons Learned Growing CACFP Beyond the Kitchen Ounce Equivalents Made Easy with the Exhibit A Grains Tool State Childcare Licensing: Tools to Support Physical Activity Finding the Leader in You 9:30 am - 1:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open - Gatlin BC 10:30 am - 11:00 am National CACFP Sponsors Association Annual Meeting - By Invitation Only 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Pizza Party Lunch - Gatlin BC 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm CACFP Professionals’ Celebration - By Invitation Only 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm Workshops Session Three Emergency Preparedness in Head Start Celebrating Diverse Food Traditions in Child Care An Adventure Through MyPlate Resources Administrative Review Preparedness for Sponsors Taking a Bilateral Approach to Self-Care Financial Management for Center Sponsors Out-of-School Time Meal Program Sponsors’ Stories Simplify CACFP Recordkeeping with LogATot Food Banks & SFSP: Vendors, Caterers, and Hot Meals Enriching Learning Outdoors with Farm to ECE Beginners’ Guide to Crediting Recipes Civil Rights 101: Compliance with Civil Rights Requirements Identifying and Hiring Top Talent 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Workshops Session Four CACFP Head Start and Food Service Regulations Fuel Your Mind & Body: Menu Planning, Nutrition & Activities Healthy Minds & Bodies: Sesame Resources to Promote Emotional Well- Being Serving Traditional Indigenous Foods A Fresh Perspective: Embracing New Foods Investigating Fraud, Waste & Abuse in Federally Funded Programs Serving Communities Year-Round Through Afterschool Meals & the SFSP Voyatek’s CACFP Cloud-Based System for State Agencies Serving Up Fun at Summer Meal Sites Exploring One Vegetable, One Community Managing Food Allergies in the CACFP Expanding Access to the CACFP Resilience: The Key to Overcoming Challenges 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm Workshops Session Five Fueling Minds and Bodies with Family Style Dining Addressing Feeding Concerns & Nutrition Therapy Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Family Child Care Food Safety Kit Successful State Agency Compliance Reviews Serious Deficiency Process Best Practices for Developing a Financial Management Process Afterschool Meals: Feeding Children for a Healthier Future Menu Planning Made Easy: Health-e Pro Software Demo Embracing Diversity in Your Summer Meal Program Farm to ECE: Digging Deeper into Cooking and Nutrition Empowering Operators: Team Nutrition Resources Grassroots Advocacy 101 Promoting Well- Being: Managing Workload & Boundaries 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm Shop Talks - Refer to page 39 for topics and locations 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Spell it with Me Now: C-A-C-F-P Bingo - Panzacola G Wednesday, April 24 Sessions in orange are hybrid (onsite/virtual) sessions. All sessions are in Eastern Time. They will be available to watch on demand through May 15, 2024. Schedule At-A-Glance Need more training? Check out our Learning Center! Scan the QR code to find over 100 hours of Continuing Education. Panzacola G is exclusively for hybrid (onsite/virtual) sessions. You’re welcome to attend these sessions onsite, but you may also attend another session during the same time block and watch these later on demand.

cacfp.org/conference 7 7:00 am - 5:30 pm Registration and Information Desk Open - Panzacola Registration 7:00 am - 8:00 am Breakfast, Coffee & Conversation - Sebastian JK 7:15 am - 7:45 am Shop Talks - Refer to page 42 for topics and locations Panzacola F-1 Panzacola F-2 Panzacola F-3 Panzacola F-4 Panzacola G Panzacola H-1 Panzacola H-2 Panzacola H-3 Panzacola H-4 Sebastian I-1 Sebastian I-2 Sebastian I-3 Sebastian I-4 8:00 am - 9:00 am Workshops Session Six Level Up Your Training: Physical Activity in ECE and CACFP Settings Cultural Responsiveness: Exploring Religion, Heritage, and Halal Charting CACFP Success Strategies by Mapping Child Care Providers Serving School Meals to Preschoolers Compliance with Confidence: Sponsor Monitoring and Oversight Sponsoring Summer Food: Keys to Financial Management Food Security Beyond Program Walls Taking the Paper out of CACFP Paperwork with KidKare by Minute Menu Non-Congregate Summer Meals: A Deep Dive into Possibilities Advancing Farm to ECE: From Seed to Sprout Snack Attack: Elevate Your Snack Game Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities in Community Meals 99% A Human, 1% Amazing 9:15 am - 10:15 am Workshops Session Seven Preventing Food Allergies: Introducing the Top 9 Making Healthy Eating Fun Mindfulness and SEL Practices for Educators and Children The Kitchen Sink: Food Preparation, Safety, and Efficiency Artificial Intelligence for Child Nutrition Developing a CACFP Budget Embracing Technology to Maintain USDA Compliance Summer Supplement: Understanding How EBT Expands Access Growing Wins Across Early Childhood and Food System Sectors Crediting Basics & Beyond in the CACFP Why CACFP Matters: Policy & Advocacy Priorities Effective Training Methods for Onboarding 10:30 am - 11:30 am Workshops Session Eight Limiting Added Sugars in the CACFP Promoting Responsive Feeding Practices in Early Childhood Settings Creating Natural Outdoor Learning Environments Completing Claims Like Clockwork Beyond Beginners: Next Level Menu Planning Preparing for CACFP or SFSP Audits Leveraging State and Federal Funds to Support Participation CACFP Training Program & Nutrition Calendar Non-Congregate Summer Meal Service Sowing Seeds of Impact: USDA Farm to School Grants Identifying Whole Grain- Rich How Climate Change Impacts Food Insecurity Fostering a Positive Work Culture 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Buffet Lunch - Sebastian JK 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm Workshops Session Nine CACFP Meal Pattern Jeopardy Learning to Love Veggie-Inspired Snacks and Meals Partnering with Cooperative Extension to Improve Eating Patterns Navigating Home Monitoring Situations Growing Healthy Foundations: Farm to ECE Made Easy Procuring Local Foods for Child Nutrition Programs Increasing Participation in Afterschool Meals Nourishing Resources with Goya MyPlate Recipes & Better For You Products Underdogs Unite: Collaboration for Deeper Impact on Child Hunger Get the Facts! CN Labels & Product Formulation Statements (PFS) Civil Rights Compliance and Special Diets in the CACFP Inclusive Communication 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Workshops Session Ten Combating Resistance: Uniting Education Staff and Nutrition Teams Decoding Food Labels Feeding Infants Oversight and Monitoring of the CACFP Navigating Special Diets Budgeting and Compliance for Sponsors Making the Connection: Brain Foods For Healthy SEL Understanding Overhead with Your Part-Time Controller A Collaborative Approach to Summer Meals Feed the Soil: Let’s Compost! Quizapalooza: Are you a Meal Pattern Super Star? Promoting Participation: Advancing CACFP in Your State People, Problems, and Pups Panzacola G Panzacola F-1 Panzacola H-1 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm Featured Speakers USDA SFSP Policy Update The Unconscious Mind: Implicit Bias The Power of the Food Program 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm Shop Talks - Refer to page 53 for topics and locations 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm USDA Town Hall - Panzacola G Thursday, April 25 Sessions in orange are hybrid (onsite/virtual) sessions. All sessions are in Eastern Time. They will be available to watch on demand through May 15, 2024. 7:00 am - 12:30 pm Information Desk Open - Suwannee Registration 8:00 am - 9:00 am Rising Leaders Coffee Hour - Suwannee 17 9:15 am - 10:15 am CACFP Meal Pattern Exceptions - Suwannee 17 10:30 am -11:30 am More About CACFP: Ask Us Anything! - Suwannee 17 11:45 am - 12:30 pm CACFP Professional Certification Q&A - Suwannee 17 Friday, April 26 Surveys Wanted! Don’t forget to complete your post-conference survey, which you will receive during check-in. We will use your feedback to develop conference programming that you want. Be frank with us...we want to improve any area you think needs additional attention. Your input will help our Dallas 2025 conference be even stronger. Be sure to turn it into the Info Desk before you leave the conference. Submitting your survey will give you a chance to win one of three $100 gift cards.

8 National CACFP Sponsors Association Workshop 99% A Human, 1% Amazing 43 Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities in Community Meals 42 Addressing Feeding Concerns & Nutrition Therapy 38 Administrative Review Preparedness for Sponsors 34 Advancing Farm to ECE: From Seed to Sprout 43 Afterschool Meals: Feeding Children for a Healthier Future 38 An Adventure through MyPlate Resources 34 Artificial Intelligence for Child Nutrition 45 Beginners’ Guide to Crediting Recipes 34 Best Practices for Developing a Financial Management Process 38 Beyond Beginners: Next Level Menu Planning 47 Bridging the Gap: Addressing Food Insecurity in Rural Communities 26 Budgeting and Compliance for Sponsors 50 CACFP Administrative Budgets 26 CACFP Afterschool Meals Overview 27 CACFP and Head Start Food Service Regulations 36 CACFP in Emergency Shelters 27 CACFP Meal Pattern Jeopardy 48 CACFP Training Program & Nutrition Calendar 47 Celebrating Diverse Food Traditions in Child Care 34 Charting CACFP Success Strategies by Mapping Child Care Providers 43 Child Nutrition Reauthorization: Continued Advocacy for the CACFP 26 Childhood Obesity Prevention & Early Nutrition Education 27 Civil Rights 101: Compliance with Civil Rights Requirements 34 Civil Rights Compliance and Special Diets in the CACFP 48 A Collaborative Approach to Summer Meals 50 Combating Resistance: Uniting Education Staff and Nutrition Teams 50 Communicating with Impact 26 Completing Claims Like Clockwork 46 Compliance with Confidence: Sponsor Monitoring and Oversight 43 Conducting Monitoring in the CACFP for Head Start 28 Connecting Nutrition with Family Engagement 26 Cost Allocation for Center & Home Sponsors 28 Creating Natural Outdoor Learning Environments 46 Crediting Basics and Beyond in the CACFP 44 Cultural Responsiveness: Exploring Religion, Heritage, and Halal 42 Decoding Food Labels 50 Developing a CACFP Budget 44 Discovering STEM in the Kitchen 27 Effective Training Methods for Onboarding 44 Embracing Diversity in Your Summer Meal Program 38 Embracing Technology to Maintain USDA Compliance 45 Emergency Preparedness in Head Start 35 Empowering Operators: USDA Team Nutrition Resources 38 Engaging Your Community in Your Meal Program 28 Enriching Learning Outdoors with Farm to ECE 35 Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Family Child Care Food Safety Kit 38 Expanding Access to the CACFP 36 Exploring One Vegetable, One Community 36 Farm to ECE: Digging Deeper into Cooking and Nutrition 38 Feed the Soil: Let’s Compost! 51 Feeding Infants 50 Financial Management for Center Sponsors 34 Financial Viability Fundamentals for CACFP and SFSP with MH Miles 29 Finding the Leader in You 28 Food Banks & SFSP: Vendors, Caterers, and Hot Meals 35 Food Security Beyond Program Walls 43 Fostering a Positive Work Culture 47 A Fresh Perspective: Embracing New Foods 37 Fuel Your Mind & Body: Menu Planning, Nutrition, & Activities 37 Fueling Minds and Bodies with Family Style Dining 39 Get the Facts! CN Labels & Product Formulation Statements (PFS) 49 Grassroots Advocacy 101 38 Growing CACFP Beyond the Kitchen 29 Growing Healthy Foundations: Farm to ECE Made Easy 49 Growing Wins Across Early Childhood and Food System Sectors 45 Grown for Kids: Farm to Preschool Collaboration 27 Healthy Minds & Bodies: Sesame Resources to Promote Emotional Well-Being 36 How Climate Change Impacts Food Insecurity 46 Identifying and Hiring Top Talent 34 Identifying Whole Grain-Rich 47 Inclusive Communication 48 Increasing Participation in Afterschool Meals 49 Investigating Fraud, Waste & Abuse in Federally Funded Programs 37 The Kitchen Sink: Food Preparation, Safety, and Efficiency 44 Learning to Love Veggie-Inspired Snacks and Meals 49 Leveraging State and Federal Funds to Support Participation 47 Level Up Your Training: Physical Activity in ECE and CACFP Settings 42 Limiting Added Sugars in the CACFP 46 Making Healthy Eating Fun 44 Page Workshop Page Find It Fast - Workshops & Shop Talks

cacfp.org/conference 9 Making the Connection: Brain Foods For Healthy SEL 51 Managing Food Allergies in the CACFP 36 Menu Planning 101: A Guide to Mealtime Success 26 Menu Planning Made Easy: Health-e Pro Software Demo 39 Mindfulness and SEL Practices for Educators and Children 45 Motivating Children to Eat Healthy Foods 29 Navigating Home Monitoring Situations 48 Navigating Special Diets 51 Non-Congregate Summer Meal Service 47 Non-Congregate Summer Meals: A Deep Dive into Possibilities 43 Nourishing Resources with Goya MyPlate Recipes & Better For You Products 49 Ounce Equivalents Made Easy with the Exhibit A Grains Tool 28 Out-of-School Time Meal Program Sponsors’ Stories 35 Oversight and Monitoring of the CACFP 51 Partnering with Cooperative Extension to Improve Eating Patterns 48 People, Problems, and Pups 50 Plant-Forward Menus: A Guide to Successful Integration 29 Preparing for CACFP or SFSP Audits 47 Preventing Food Allergies: Introducing the Top 9 45 Procurement Standards for Sponsors & Centers 29 Procuring Local Foods for Child Nutrition Programs 48 Promoting Participation: Advancing CACFP in Your State 51 Promoting Responsive Feeding Practices in Early Childhood Settings 46 Promoting Well-Being: Managing Workload & Boundaries 39 Quizapalooza: Are you a Meal Pattern Super Star? 51 Resilience: The Key to Overcoming Challenges 36 Rural, Non-Congregate Meals: Summer 2023 Lessons Learned 28 Serious Deficiency Process 39 Serious Deficiency Process: Current and Proposed Requirements 29 Serving Communities Year-Round through Afterschool Meals and the SFSP 36 Serving School Meals to Preschoolers 42 Serving Traditional Indigenous Foods 37 Serving Up Fun at Summer Meal Sites 37 Simplify CACFP Recordkeeping with LogATot 35 Snack Attack: Elevate Your Snack Game 43 Sowing Seeds of Impact: USDA Farm to School Grants 46 Sponsoring Summer Food: Keys to Financial Management 42 State Childcare Licensing: Tools to Support Physical Activity 28 Successful State Agency Compliance Reviews 38 Summer Supplement: Understanding How EBT Expands Access 45 Taking a Bilateral Approach to Self-Care 35 Taking the Paper out of CACFP Paperwork with KidKare by Minute Menu 43 Workshop Page Underdogs Unite: Collaboration for a Deeper Impact on Child Hunger 49 Understanding Overhead with Your Part-Time Controller 51 Using Go NAPSACC to Support State and Program Level CACFP Efforts 27 Voyatek’s CACFP Cloud-Based System for State Agencies 37 Why CACFP Matters: Policy & Advocacy Priorities 44 Year-Round Celebration: Summer Meals Training and Planning 27 Do you have a great idea for a workshop or shop talk for next year’s conference in Dallas? Scan the QR code to submit your idea today! Workshop Page Shop Talk Page Afterschool Meals Success at Parks & Recreation Centers 39 Apoyando a los operadores con los recursos de Team Nutrition 39 Benefits of the Commodity Program in Head Start 42 CACFP RD Meetup 25 Capturing Cultural Flavors 42 Consejos sobre organización de documentación de CACFP para Proveedores de Cuidado de Niños en Casa 25 Designing and Delivering Food Safety Resources 42 Emergency Shelters: CACFP Safety Net 53 Florida’s Farm to ECE Building Strategies 42 Food Banks in the CACFP 25 Menu Adventures: Engaging Staff and Parents 53 Mobile Sites: Reaching More Children Next Summer 42 Native Nutrition: Understanding Access & Overcoming Obstacles 53 Navigating Challenging Situations at Home Visits 25 Next Steps: Applying Your #NCNC24 Wisdom 53 Parks and Police in the SFSP 39 Peanut Allergies: From Prevention to Protection 39 Respecting Family Day Care Home Providers 53 Serving Celiac Gluten-free Special Diets 25 Succession and Transition Planning 39

10 National CACFP Sponsors Association Things to Do While You’re Here Find Us on Social Media Join the conversation! Share your experiences through our social media channels, and don’t forget to... Like us facebook.com/NationalCACFP Follow us instagram.com/NationalCACFP twitter.com/NationalCACFP Tag us #NCNC24 #CACFP24 #SFSP24 Stop by the Selfie Spot Gather your friends and take a selfie at our NCA Selfie Spot, located at Panzacola Registration on Level 1! Stop by, snap a picture and post it to social media to show off what a great time you’re having. Snap a New Profile Pic Enhance your professional profile with a new photo! We’ll take your headshot and email it to you following the conference! Enjoy this complimentary service in the Sebastian Foyer on Level 1. Wednesday, April 24 10:30 am - 1:00 pm Visit the Self-Kare Lounge Relax and recharge at the Self-Kare Lounge, located near the Registration & Info Desks at Panzacola Registration. You can take a few minutes to unwind in the lounge and pick up a Self-Kare Bag to treat yourself during the conference. A special thank you to our... Self-Kare Lounge Sponsor Have Some Fun with a Run (or Walk) Our 5k Fun Run/Walk can be done at any point during the conference, but we encourage runners and walkers to meet up on Thursday in the Osceola Courtyard. You can find the 5k map in the Yapp App. As a reminder, medals are only available to those who have pre-registered. Thursday, April 25 6:15 am - 7:15 am 5k fun run 2024 CHILD NUTRITION C NFERENCE Get to Know Other Attendees We have opportunities for you to network with other attendees every day of the week. Mix and mingle during our receptions, or chat over your favorite hot beverage during Coffee & Conversation. And don’t forget the power of a simple hallway conversation in between sessions!

cacfp.org/conference 11 Meet & Greet from Elmo will be traveling to Orlando all the way from Sesame Street! Take a look at the schedule to see when you can meet the lovable, furry monster. Date Time Location Tuesday, April 23 7:30 am - 8:00 am Panzacola Foyer Tuesday, April 23 11:00 am - 11:30 am Gatlin BC (Exhibit Hall) Tuesday, April 23 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Gatlin DE Tuesday, April 23 4:45 pm - 5:15 pm Gatlin BC (Exhibit Hall) Wednesday, April 24 7:30 am - 8:00 am Panzacola Foyer Wednesday, April 24 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Gatlin BC (Exhibit Hall) Get CACFP resources with Celebrate CACFP Week at CACFPWeek.org Find #CACFPCreditable recipes at cacfp.org/recipes

12 National CACFP Sponsors Association Eat, drink & be social Network & Nosh Regional Networking Reception Monday, April 22 | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar while you meet other attendees from your USDA region at the Sebastian Foyer. Mid-Morning Coffee Break Tuesday, April 23 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am You’re getting more comfortable at the conference, but there’s more to come! Before we officially kick things off with the General Session, stop by Gatlin BC to mingle with attendees and exhibitors while you grab a baked good and hot beverage of your choice. Welcome Reception Tuesday, April 23 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm We’re so excited to have everyone together in Orlando! Head back down to Gatlin BC and chat with our exhibitors while enjoying complimentary hors d’oeuvres, soft drinks, beer and wine. Rising Leaders Coffee Hour Friday, April 26 | 8:00 am - 9:00 am If you’re staying with us through Friday, come network with other professionals over a nice, hot cup of coffee or tea in Suwannee 17. Breakfast, Coffee & Conversation Lunch Menus Start the morning in Sebastian JK to fuel up for the day. Wednesday, April 24 | 7:00 am - 8:00 am Coffee, tea, bakery items, whole fruit and yogurt. Thursday, April 25| 7:00 am - 8:00 am Coffee, tea, bakery items, whole fruit and hard-boiled eggs. Wednesday, April 24 | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm We’re having a pizza party! Make your way down to Gatlin BC and enjoy a spread that includes pepperoni pizza, cheese pizza, Caesar salad cups, fruit cups, iced tea and water. Thursday, April 25| 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Head to Sebastian JK for a buffet lunch that includes salad, jerk rub chicken, green tomato chow chow, whipped potato and boniato, orange zest roasted carrots, signature pastries, rolls, iced tea and water.

cacfp.org/conference 13 Monday Monday, April 22 Preconference Academy 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Pre-registration required. See your ticket for room location. Head Start Success: Meeting the Performance Standards S2 Operating the CACFP in Head Start is a requirement, but do you know the differences between what’s a CACFP regulation and what is mandated by Head Start? Learn what the Head Start performance standards that govern child nutrition are and how they align with the CACFP to provide good nutrition to children. Gain an understanding of the requirements and hear about the latest updates in Head Start performance standards for child nutrition. 1. Understand the Head Start Food Service Regulations and why the intersection between Head Start and CACFP is critical. 2. Explore the specific guidelines outlined for providing meals and snacks.   3. Learn how others are meeting the criteria in their programs on a daily basis. Rhonda Kobylecky, CMP, CCNP, Acelero Learning Sheila Tompkins-Hess, Nevada Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Child and Family Services Joe Golden, CCNP, Acelero Learning Stephanie Manchester, CCNP, CMP, Acelero Learning Jami Rokala, MS, RDN, LD, CLC, CMP, CCNP, Headwaters Nutrition Counseling, LLC Menu Planning for the CACFP S2 Develop meal planning techniques that can be used to serve healthy and appealing meals and snacks that meet CACFP and preschool meal pattern requirements. Learn how to accommodate food allergies, incorporate multi-cultural recipes and locally-sourced foods, develop strategies for creating custom menus, and go home with menus you can use immediately or as inspiration. 1. Learn how to accommodate food allergies, incorporate multicultural recipes and local foods. 2. Develop strategies for creating custom menus. 3. Take home sample menus to use or for inspiration. Heather Burkhead-Goins, MEd, Institute of Child Nutrition Patrick Butler, MS, Institute of Child Nutrition Liz Dixon, MS, Institute of Child Nutrition Summer Food: Planning, Participation, Policy & Partnering for Success S8 The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is an important tool for addressing the nutrition gap lowincome children face when the school year ends. Success depends on collaboration, proactive planning and partnerships. Whether you are a CACFP sponsor operating SFSP for the first time or a year-round sponsor looking to expand your current operations, come learn what you need to know and leave with a concrete plan to reach more children with nutritious meals during the summer months. 1. Gain an understanding of the SFSP and needs that exist. 2. Learn strategies for successful implementation and operation. 3. Get best practices and tools for summer success. Isabel Ramos-Lebron, MS, RDN, LD, National CACFP Sponsors Association Clarissa Hayes, Food and Research Action Center Sarah McAleavy, CMP, CCNP, Frederick Community Action Agency Sean Walsh, USDA Food and Nutrition Service

14 National CACFP Sponsors Association cacfp.org Industry Partner Industry Partner Exclusive Share your knowledge about working in the CACFP, where you need more support and what type of resources you need to be successful. 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm By invitation only. Receive credits for attending Specialty ID# Each session and workshop provides hours towards your CACFP Professional Certifications. Log all the sessions you have attended on the Certificate of Participation on page 97. Specialties S1 - Nutrition S2 - Program Operations S3 - Training and Technology S4 - Program Administration S5 - Financial Management S6 - Management S7 - Civil Rights & Policy S8 - Summer Food Over 36 hours of CEUs are available for attending. S4 Certificate of Participation Many organizations accept continuing education units for training. Track your sessions and submit your certificate of participation directly to your credentialing organization to request credit. *signifies no CEU Log your hours Page 97 Tracking your CEUs just got a whole lot easier... You can download your CEU certificates directly through your Info Hub. Log into your account at info.cacfp.org/MIC/Login to get certificates for the onsite conference, preconference and postconference training, and any sessions you attend virtually through May 15, 2024. Certificates will be in your Info Hub at the end of May. Spotlight Sessions CACFP Certification Program Overview Panzacola G | 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Interested in learning more about how to earn the CACFP Management Professional or the CACFP Child Nutrition Professional designation? Join NCA board members to hear why the program was started, what the qualifications are and next steps to getting the certification complete. Jennifer Basey, MEd, National CACFP Sponsors Association Deborah Gillison-Wilson, CMP, CCNP, Georgia Nutritional Services Annetta Rutland, CMP, CCNP, 4C for Children Attending virtually? Watch this on demand! Navigating the Conference Q&A Panzacola G | 3:45 pm - 4:15 pm Learn more about what to expect, how to navigate the schedule and where you need to be to get the most out of the 2024 National Conference. We’ll make sure you are able to walk away from this jam-packed, five-day conference with new insights and knowledge to use and share with colleagues back in the office. Get prepared to take home credit hours, handouts from presenters, conference swag, exhibitor samples, and new contacts from the USDA, state agencies, sponsoring organizations and providers. Lisa Mack, National CACFP Sponsors Association Attending virtually? Attend this session at 3:45 pm - 4:15 pm (Eastern) on Zoom! Join us for an exclusive gathering. Learn about the latest policy updates and share your experiences with NCA staff. USDA Listening Session for State Agencies 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm By invitation only.

cacfp.org/conference 15 Monday Regional Networking Reception | Sebastian Foyer 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm We know that networking is one of the most valued benefits of attending a national conference with fellow child nutrition community professionals. Be sure to attend the Professional Networking Strategies & Tips session prior to this session so you can learn how to be a pro at networking! Look for the color of your USDA Region so you can easily find your people. Professional Networking: Strategies & Tips | Panzacola G 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm Are you a digital ghost? Do you know how to start conversations? Join us to learn how to implement strategies both in person and on social media to help meet people and advance your career. After the session, we’ll all head to the Regional Networking Reception together to put our skills to the test! Find your people & get networking! S6 Alexia Thex, MEd, National CACFP Sponsors Association Attending virtually? Join the Zoom Regional Networking Meeting Monday from 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm (Eastern Time)! Green Mid-Atlantic Region (DE, DC, MD, NJ, PA, PR, VA, WV) Light Blue Midwest Region (IL, IN, IA, MI, MN, OH, WI) Lavender Mountain Plains Region (CO, KS, MO, MT, NE, ND, SD, WY) Gold Northeast Region (CT, ME, MA, NH, NY, RI, VT, VI) Teal Southeast Region (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN) Red Southwest Region (AZ, AR, LA, NM, OK, TX, UT) Cerulean Western Region (AK, CA, HI, ID, NV, OR, WA, GU, MP, AS)

16 National CACFP Sponsors Association Tuesday, April 23 Group Meetups | 8:00 am - 9:00 am Meet with people who do what you do every day! Join your moderator and colleagues to talk about workplace issues. This is one of the most powerful sessions at the conference. Centers - Adult Care St. John’s 22 Alix Pasillas, CCNP, CMP, Food for Kids Centers - Afterschool Meals St. John’s 23 Jasmine Zandi, Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance CACFP Sponsor ED/CEO St. John’s 24 Deborah Gillison-Wilson, CCNP, CMP, Georgia Nutritional Services CACFP Sponsor of Afterschool Meals St. John’s 25 Leah Penna, CCNP, CMP, FP Assistance CACFP Sponsor of Centers Suwannee 15 Annetta Rutland, CCNP, CMP, 4C for Children CACFP Sponsor of Family Child Care Homes Suwannee 16 Denise Andrews, CCNP, CMP, For The Children Claims Administrators Suwannee 19 Joanne Norman, CCNP, CMP, Providers Choice Cooks St. John’s 34 Joseph Golden, CCNP, Acelero Learning Stephanie Manchester, CCNP, CMP, Acelero Learning Child Care Center Directors St. John’s 30 Jennifer Lemons, Abundant Hearts Daycare Family Home Providers St. John’s 31 Gabriela Rangel, MS, CCNP, CMP, Child & Family Resources Field Monitors St. John’s 32 Sloane Pittman, Child Nutrition Program Food Banks St. John’s 33 Dana Ellis, The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina Head Start Managers St. John’s 29 Rhonda Kobylecky, CCNP, CMP, Acelero Learning Schools - Afterschool Meals Suwannee 11 Maggie Mae Kennedy, Spring Branch Independent School District Schools - Summer Food Suwannee 12 Kem Moore, CCNP, Wichita Public Schools USD 259 State Agency Afterschool Meals Suwannee 13 Charity Blair, Ohio Department of Education and Workforce State Agency CACFP Suwannee 14 Tamika Boone, MPA, Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning State Agency Directors St. John’s 26 Kayte Partch, MS, RD, Nebraska Department of Education State Agency Nutritionists St. John’s 27 Diana Meyers, MS, RD, LD, Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning State Agency SFSP Suwannee 17 Mary Ann Liby, Idaho State Department of Education Emergency Shelters Suwannee 18 Patricia Smith, City of Philadelphia Office of Homeless Services Nutritionists St. John’s 28 Sharla Olson, LN, SENDCAA Summer Food Suwannee 20 Roslyn Holt, Greenville Public Schools Tribal Nation Suwannee 21 Julia Whitebird, Leech Lake Early Childhood

cacfp.org/conference 17 Tuesday Preconference Academy 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Pre-registration required. See your ticket for room location. CACFP 101: Homes and Centers S4 New to the Child and Adult Care Food Program? Explore the ins and outs of the CACFP from experienced sponsor operators and USDA’s Nutrition Promotion and Technical Assistance staff. This 10-course training will cover program administration, program operations, nutrition, financial management, nonprofit management and civil rights as required to operate a CACFP sponsoring organization. 1. Learn the basics and requirements of the CACFP. 2. Discover who is eligible for reimbursable meals. 3. Get resources and best practices about program administration and operations. Blake Stanford, CMP, Southwest Human Development Services Vicki Lipscomb, CMP, Child Nutrition Program Kate Abernathy, MS, RDN, CMP, CCNP, Providers Choice Katina Kefalas, MS, USDA Food and Nutrition Service CACFP Meal Pattern Training S2 Are you just starting out with the CACFP? Start your week off with a deep dive into the core fundamentals of the food program. Learn about the meal patterns and the five food components served in the CACFP, as well as tips and strategies for implementation in your operations. 1. Review the CACFP meal pattern requirements. 2. Learn about updates and revisions to the meal pattern. 3. Get resources to implement the updated meal pattern. Bonus! Registered attendees are invited to stay until 1:00 PM for Optional Best Practices training! Cynthia Ruffin, MBA, Institute of Child Nutrition Show Me the Money: Getting Through the Budget Approvals Process S5 Join us for a 101-level overview of the generally accepted source documentation to support allowable costs for CACFP operations. Training will include group activities, discussion on proposed program costs that are often questioned, and tools to assist with avoiding common budget submission mistakes. 1. Learn best practices for determining if proposed program costs are necessary, reasonable, and allowable. 2. Discover the impact the management plan has on the budget. 3. Get tools and resources to assist with the budget approvals process. Cherese Myree, CFE, MH Miles Company, CPA, PC Spotlight Sessions CACFP Creditable Tools & Resources S3 Panzacola G | 7:15 am - 7:45 am Learn about the nutrition education resources which are available free-of-charge, including the guides for identifying whole grain-rich, determining sugar content in cereals and yogurt, and which milk to serve in the CACFP. Lisa Mack, National CACFP Sponsors Association SFSP Overview S8 Panzacola G | 8:00 am - 9:00 am Don’t know what SFSP even means? Are you brand new to child nutrition food programs? Do you run one program and are thinking about sponsoring another? Learn how this food program provides healthy food access for children in child care, afterschool, out-of-school time and during summer. 1. Understand the basics of the SFSP. 2. Identify the need for summer meals. 3. Learn the types of sites and how areas of eligibility are determined. Isabel Ramos-Lebron, MS, RDN, LD, National CACFP Sponsors Association CACFP Overview S2 Panzacola G | 9:15 am - 10:15 am You’re new-ish to the food program and concepts in the CACFP may not be as foreign to you, but you’d love to really explore the important areas in the CACFP. Join us as we review the meal patterns, identify basic program administration requirements, and get a refresher on how reimbursement works in the CACFP. 1. Learn the basic requirements in administrative review. 2. Understand how CACFP reimbursement works. 3. Discuss the CACFP meal patterns. Isabel Ramos-Lebron, MS, RDN, LD, National CACFP Sponsors Association State Agency Collaboration 9:15 am - 10:15 am By invitation only Take the opportunity to connect with other State Agency staff and participate in an open discussion to exchange ideas with one another. New to the food program? Get caught up with these

18 National CACFP Sponsors Association Thank you to our Partners, Sponsors & Exhibitors Partners Sponsors Silver Exhibitors Bronze Exhibitors Nonprofit Exhibitors Discover New Products & Resources Tuesday, April 23 9:00 am - 1:30 pm 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Wednesday, April 24 9:30 am - 1:00 pm The Exhibit Hall is located at Gatlin BC on Level 1. Exhibit Hall Hours

cacfp.org/conference 19 Tuesday Exhibit Hall Map Food samples distributed in the Exhibit Hall are CACFP and/or SFSP creditable. Abt Global.............................................................................................................117 Amazing Fruit Products......................................................................................118 Association for Early Learning Leaders........................................................... 608 Butterball Foodservice........................................................................................218 Butter Buds Inc....................................................................................................415 Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute (CGBI)..............................................216 Champion Foodservice...................................................................................... 604 ChildWatch..........................................................................................................308 Choice Partners Cooperative.............................................................................515 Darlington Snacks...............................................................................................315 Dole Packaged Foods..........................................................................................304 Dr. Yum Project ..................................................................................................317 E S Foods............................................................................................................. 204 Early Learning Ventures.....................................................................................417 Ekon-O-Pac..........................................................................................................116 The Farmers’ Truck ............................................................................................616 Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services..........................109 Florida Department of Health ...........................................................................107 Food & Supply Source.........................................................................................318 Food for Good, Pepsico Foundation .................................................................413 Fresh Baby............................................................................................................416 General Mills.......................................................................................................503 Gerber Products Company.................................................................................516 GoGo squeeZ.......................................................................................................618 Go NAPSACC (UNC-CH) ................................................................................ 407 Goya MyPlate Recipes & Better For You Products......................................... 404 Health-e Pro.........................................................................................................203 Healthy Family Project ........................................................................................115 Highland Beef Farms ...........................................................................................411 Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN) ................................................................... 205 J&J Snack Foods...................................................................................................217 JA Food Service/Packaged Meal Kits................................................................615 Jack Link’s............................................................................................................314 KidKare by Minute Menu ................................................................................. 504 LA Publishing..................................................................................................... 409 Link2Feed ........................................................................................................... 605 LogATot Inc..........................................................................................................113 MH Miles, CPA, PC............................................................................................603 Miss Olive’s Meals...............................................................................................312 Mushroom Council.............................................................................................215 Myers and Stauffer LC........................................................................................612 National CACFP Sponsors Association............................................................403 Novick Childcare Solutions .............................................................................. 206 Oliver Packaging & Equipment.........................................................................517 Optimum Foods...................................................................................................303 Penn State Extension Better Kid Care Program...............................................111 Peterson Farms Family of Companies..............................................................306 Simple Good Foods.............................................................................................310 StreamPay ............................................................................................................617 Tarrier Foods Corp./Rockin’ola ........................................................................ 316 Team Nutrition ...................................................................................................103 USDA Breastfeeding Campaign ........................................................................106 USDA Patrick Leahy Farm to School Program................................................104 Voyatek.................................................................................................................418 The Walking Classroom.....................................................................................518 Your Part-Time Controller, LLC (YPTC) ........................................................610

20 National CACFP Sponsors Association Good Fun! Good Food, The Florida Department of Health administers the Child Care Food, Afterschool Meals, and Homeless Children Nutrition Programs. We reimburse participating organizations for nutritious meals and snacks provided to children in their care. All three programs are funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service. To learn more about our program, please visit our website at FloridaHealth.gov/CCFP or call 850-245-4323. The Child Care Food Program is an equal opportunity provider. Participating facilities include: Childcare centers. Family day care homes. Recreational centers. Afterschool educational or enrichment programs. Domestic violence and homeless/ runaway shelters.

cacfp.org/conference 21 Tuesday State Agency Office Hours | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm New this year! We’re excited to offer a unique opportunity for attendees to connect in-person with their State Agency through open office hours. Drop by your state’s office to ask questions, get clarification, or just to say hello! State Agency Room Arkansas Department of Education St. John’s 26 Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment Suwannee 14 Delaware Department of Education St. John’s 32 Florida Department of Agriculture Suwannee 16 Florida Department of Health Suwannee 15 Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning St. John’s 31 Idaho Department of Education Suwannee 17 Indiana Department of Education Suwannee 20 Louisiana Department of Education Suwannee 11 Maine Department of Education Wekiwa 10 Maryland Department of Education St. John’s 33 Minnesota Department of Education Suwannee 18 Mississippi Department of Education St. John’s 27 State Agency Room Montana Department of Health & Human Services Early Childhood Bureau St. John’s 34 Nebraska Department of Education Wekiwa 9 Nevada Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Division Suwannee 19 New Jersey Department of Agriculture Suwannee 21 Ohio Department of Education Suwannee 12 Oregon Department of Education St. John’s 23 Pennsylvania Department of Education, Division of Food and Nutrition St. John’s 24 South Carolina Department of Social Services St. John’s 25 Tennessee Department of Human Services St. John’s 22 Texas Department of Agriculture St. John’s 30 Virginia Department of Education St. John’s 28 Virginia Department of Health St. John’s 29 Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction Suwannee 13

22 National CACFP Sponsors Association General Session Gatlin DE | 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm What you do matters! When we all come together in one room with one focus, you can be sure you’ll leave knowing that your role is important in ensuring that all children and adults will have access to healthy foods. Kick start your conference experience with speakers who will motivate you and remind us all why we work to support our nation’s most vulnerable populations. Cindy Long, MPA Administrator, USDA Food and Nutrition Service Cindy Long most recently served as Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Acting Administrator, and has had extensive experience with FNS, including serving as Deputy Administrator for Child Nutrition Programs. In this role, she led FNS’ implementation of the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act, the most significant restructuring of these programs in decades and a legislative centerpiece of the Obama-Biden Administration’s nutrition initiatives. She will share updates on the Biden-Harris Administration’s work to improve children’s health through the USDA’s powerful Child Nutrition Programs. Caree Cotwright, PhD, MS, RDN Director of Nutrition Security and Health Equity, USDA Food and Nutrition Service Hear about USDA’s efforts to advance food and nutrition security and highlight ways our CACFP centers, staff, and stakeholders can help. Dr. Cotwright will share the progress USDA is making on the historic White House Conference goals to end hunger, improve nutrition and physical activity, and reduce diet-related diseases and disparities with a particular lens on actions most relevant to helping all children and their families in this country thrive. Learn how USDA is working to make MyPlate a household name and feature ways CACFP is a foundational partner in this work. S7 The Power of USDA’s Food Programs 71,935 Homes 65,307 Centers 21,907 Afterschool Sites 2,293 Adult Care Sites 35,546 Summer Food Sites

cacfp.org/conference 23 Tuesday Marc Molinaro United States Congressional Representative (R-NY-19) The National CACFP Sponsors Association Friend of CACFP Award honors and recognizes an individual who has demonstrated a commitment to supporting and improving the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) through leadership and initiative. This individual has made significant and demonstrable contributions to the CACFP through advocacy, legislation, education or professional endeavors that exemplify a positive impact or advancement of the national child nutrition programs. We are pleased to present the award this year to U.S. Congressional Representative Marc Molinaro. Since joining the United States House of Representatives in 2023, Congressman Molinaro have proven to be a champion of child nutrition, pushing forward legislation to address child hunger. Most notably, he was instrumental in the bi-partisan introduction of the Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement Act of 2023, which aims to improve the CACFP, support child care providers, and ensure that millions of children receive the nutritious meals they need to be happy and healthy. His work on a National CACFP Week resolution has helped to bring awareness to the vital role the CACFP plays in reducing food insecurity and increasing nutrition security. The CACFP plays a vital role in fighting childhood hunger, and I’m proud to advocate for such a critical program in Congress. As a member of the Pre-K and Child Care Caucus, I introduced the Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement Act, a bipartisan bill that expands the CACFP to adequately feed children in care facilities and makes it easier for more providers to participate in this program. Our nation’s children should not have to worry about where their next meal is coming from, and I am proud to support this program. Congressman Molinaro began his career in public service in 1994 at the age of 18, when he was first elected to serve on the Village of Tivoli Board of Trustees. In 1995, he was elected Mayor of Tivoli, becoming the youngest mayor in America and was re-elected to this position five times. He continued to serve Dutchess County through 2023, when he was elected to serve as the U.S. Representative for New York’s 19th congressional district. We thank Congressman Molinaro for his work in Congress to improve the CACFP and are thrilled to honor him with the Friend of CACFP Award. 2024 Friend of CACFP Award 4.7 million children and adults served daily in the CACFP 2.2 million children served in the SFSP 1,763,699,135 meals and snacks served in FY23

24 National CACFP Sponsors Association Featured Speakers | 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm USDA CACFP Policy Update S7 Gatlin DE Kevin Maskornick, MPP, USDA Food and Nutrition Service Alice McKenney, MS, USDA Food and Nutrition Service Megan Geiger, RDN, USDA Food and Nutrition Service Hear from USDA Food and Nutrition Service staff as they present an overview of new and revised policy guidance for the Child and Adult Care Food Program and share a state-of-thestate update of the CACFP. The USDA Food and Nutrition Service works to end hunger and obesity through the administration of 15 federal nutrition assistance programs including the Child and Adult Care Food Program, which is crucial to ensuring children have access to nutritious foods and where healthy eating becomes a habit. SFSP Spotlight: Summer in Florida S8 Panzacola G Francine Queeley, MBA, JM, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Jaren Vass, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services The Florida Summer Food Service Program, known as Summer BreakSpot, partners with non-profit organizations to help continue feeding children when school is out for the summer. Explore their application process, training requirements, and how they determine the financial and administrative capability of our prospective partners. Learn about their general program operations and get their best practices to successfully administer your program. Rosen Hotels: Nurturing Wellness from Childhood to Workplace S1 Panzacola F-4 Kenneth Aldridge, Jr., RN-BSN, MS-HSA, Rosen Health Patti Jo Church-Houle, Rosen Preschools and Home Day Cares Jennifer Cronk, Rosen Preschool Parramore Cameron Hanley, On Spot Dermatology Rosen Hotels & Resorts is revolutionizing healthcare by recognizing the power of prioritizing the well-being of its employees and access to nutritious foods. By supporting the CACFP at Rosen Preschool, Mr. Rosen ensures that children aged 0-5 have access to nutritious foods, laying the foundation for healthy habits early in life. This commitment to promoting healthy eating habits extends into the workplace, where commitment to employee health extends even further with initiatives like mobile services, the on-site garden and the introduction of healthier food options. Mix and mingle with other professionals at the conference! Whether you’re a first-time attendee or ten-year veteran, join us in the Exhibit Hall for drinks, eats, and to catch up with peers and create new connections. Welcome Reception 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm | Gatlin BC

cacfp.org/conference 25 Wednesday Wednesday, April 24 Shop Talks | 7:15 am - 7:45 am CACFP RD Meetup S1 St. John’s 22 Registered Dietitians who work in the CACFP are unique and may often work alone or in a silo at their organization. Let’s meet up! Isabel Ramos-Lebron, MS, RDN, LD, National CACFP Sponsors Association Consejos sobre organización de documentación de CACFP para Proveedores de Cuidado de Niños en Casa S2 St. John’s 23 Puede resultar abrumador cuidar a los niños y mantener el papeleo requerido a diario. Vamos a intercambiar nuestros mejores consejos sobre cómo organizar la documentación requerida para CACFP. Gabriela Rangel, MS, CMP, CCNP, Child & Family Resources Food Banks in the CACFP S2 St. John’s 24 Are you currently working in the CACFP at a food bank? Let’s share how menu planning can look different. Sarah McAleavy, CMP, CCNP, Frederick Community Action Agency Navigating Challenging Situations at Home Visits S2 St. John’s 25 CACFP home monitors can encounter many challenges during home visits. Going into providers’ homes can present unique situations that are unrelated to the program. Let’s discuss the best ways to professionally navigate these unique situations. Beth Carlton, CMP, CCNP, Child Care Links Association Serving Celiac Gluten-free Special Diets S1 St. John’s 26 Calling all 504 coordinators, directors, cooks and teachers! Exchange best practices for handling strict diet requirements, recognizing ingredient red flags, and tips for cross-contact prevention. Lisa Means, CMP, CCNP, The Villages of Indiana Throughout the conference, join these small group conversations to share stories, learn from each other and connect with professionals who are facing the same challenges and opportunities you encounter. Unscripted, dynamic and real.

26 National CACFP Sponsors Association Workshops Session One | 8:00 am - 9:00 am CACFP Meal Patterns, Beginner Menu Planning 101: A Guide to Mealtime Success S2 Sebastian I-2 Isabel Ramos-Lebron, MS, RDN, LD, National CACFP Sponsors Association Do you love menu planning or are you unsure where to begin? Learn what you should take into consideration when developing a cycle menu or planning meals one week at a time. Receive new, easy recipe ideas that are sure to become favorites at your center or in your family child care home! 1. Identify the differences between a cycle menu and weekly menu. 2. Explore the step-by-step process of menu development, from concept ideation to finalization. 3. Learn strategies to help you budget and provide variety in your menu. Policy & Advocacy, Beginner Child Nutrition Reauthorization: Continued Advocacy for the CACFP S7 Sebastian I-3 Alexia Thex, MEd, National CACFP Sponsors Association McKenzie Brunner, MGPS, National CACFP Sponsors Association Every five years, Child Nutrition Reauthorization (CNR) provides Congress with an opportunity to improve and strengthen the child nutrition and school meal programs. CNR last was reauthorized in 2010 when the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act was signed into law. Gain an understanding of why this matters to you and how this legislation impacts the programs you operate. 1. Learn how you can advocate for CNR and why you should. 2. Discover what changes are in the current marker bill. 3. Hear updates on the state of this legislation. Management & Professional Development Communicating with Impact S6 Sebastian I-4 Jordan George, SPHR, LDCP, sHRBP, Curium Solutions Your brain processes nearly 80 GB of data in a single day. That’s about as much as watching 16 movies in a row! It’s no wonder we often feel overwhelmed by the idea of having to hold difficult conversations with our coworkers. Learn about a series of tools that can help you improve your communication and feedback competency, equipping you with a means for having more impactful conversations. 1. Learn to shift your mindset to prepare for difficult conversations. 2. Identify techniques for removing ambiguity when delivering difficult feedback. 3. Discover the importance of monotasking and effective listening in effective communication. CACFP Classic Financial Management, Beginner CACFP Administrative Budgets S5 Panzacola H-1 Erica Nelson, USDA Food and Nutrition Service Wanda McNeil, MBA, EdD, USDA Food and Nutrition Service Learn tips and best practices on the preparation of an acceptable administrative budget. Topics will include the importance of strategic planning, using historical financial information to develop the budget, determining what expenses are allowable/unallowable, identifying staffing requirements, how excess administrative funds affect the budget and updating the budget throughout the year. 1. Understand the requirements of an acceptable CACFP administrative budget. 2. Define allowable and unallowable costs in the CACFP. 3. Identify best practices for developing an acceptable CACFP administrative budget. Head Start, Intermediate Connecting Nutrition with Family Engagement S1 Panzacola F-1 Valarie Glee, CCNP, Coastal Plain Area EOA Head Start Shaimake Woods-Tilley, Coastal Plain Area EOA Head Start Partnering with families is an essential piece in the promotion of nutrition education initiatives. Discover creative ways to build family enthusiasm around healthy nutrition habits and learn how to provide them with the tools they need to adopt those habits long-term. 1. Learn to connect the importance of nutrition with family partnerships. 2. Discover how to help families incorporate healthy eating at home. 3. Get easy action steps and simple recipes. Research & Resources, Beginner Bridging the Gap: Addressing Food Insecurity in Rural Communities S7 Panzacola F-3 Luisyana Gamboa, MS, US Programs, Save the Children Hunger negatively impacts a child’s physical and cognitive development, preventing them from reaching their full potential. Explore the root causes of food insecurity and its impact on children and families. Get strategies to identify families facing food insecurity and how to address their needs through programs and community partnerships. 1. Understand the contributing factors and effects of food insecurity. 2. Discover how to help address hunger in your community. 3. Learn to replicate food security programs in your state. CACFP Classic Financial Management, Beginner CACFP Administrative Budgets S5 Panzacola H-1 Navigating Our Sessions Education Track & CACFP Experience Level CEU Specialty Room Location Orange title & room location indicate a hybrid session. Sessions that are presented often at the conference Session Title

cacfp.org/conference 27 Wednesday Nutrition Education, Beginner Discovering STEM in the Kitchen S3 Panzacola F-2 Katie Chatfield, MPH, RDN, LD, CCNP, Providers Choice Kate Abernathy, MS, RDN, LDN, CMP, CCNP, Providers Choice Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) concepts are important building blocks for lifelong critical thinking skills. The kitchen is a natural place for children to learn and explore these concepts in a safe and developmentally appropriate way. Learn simple steps to incorporate STEM into cooking and nutrition activities in child care programs. 1. Identify the benefits of STEM activities for young children. 2. Learn how cooking, baking and gardening naturally support STEM concepts. 3. Get the tools to deliver this training to child care providers and other CACFP staff. Farm to ECE, Beginner Grown for Kids: Farm to Preschool Collaboration S1 Sebastian I-1 Patrice E. Farquharson, MS, EdD, West Haven Child Development Center, Inc. Interactive activities help expand children’s worldview of the food they eat and drink. Discover an innovative collaboration between an early care and education center (ECE) in Connecticut and a working farm. This unique partnership provides children and their families with an insider’s view of the complex journey from farm to table. 1. Learn about a statewide grant program that helps establish Farm-to-School programs. 2. Explore hands-on nutrition education through visits to gardens and farms. 3. Identify strategies to facilitate family engagement and strengthen community relationships. Afterschool Meals, Beginner CACFP Afterschool Meals Overview S2 Panzacola H-2 Kati Wagner, Wildwood CACFP Only 1 in 10 children who qualify for afterschool and out-of-school time meals are receiving them. The CACFP offers a solution to this nationwide problem. Learn how we can combat sending kids home hungry by partnering with sponsoring organizations. 1. Learn the basics of operating the CACFP. 2. Discover how you can become a sponsor or work with a sponsor. 3. Hear success stories from those that have implemented the program. Program Admin & Operations, Beginner CACFP in Emergency Shelters S2 Panzacola F-4 Amara O’Connell, City of Philadelphia Office of Homeless Services Patricia Smith, City of Philadelphia Office of Homeless Services Pam Parseghian, City of Philadelphia Office of Homeless Services Do you know the ins and outs of implementing and managing the CACFP in an emergency shelter? Learn best practices for successful monitoring, documentation, and menu planning. Hear about preferred meal choices and patterns at CACFP sites using data collected from our 2023 Meal Guest Survey. 1. Learn how to deliver profitable, highquality, nutritious, and delicious foods. 2. Get menu recommendations to meet guests’ needs and desires. 3. Understand the importance of guest input to inform procurement and reduce food waste. Summer Food Year-Round Celebration: Summer Meals Training and Planning S8 Panzacola H-4 Tamara Baker, Carolina Hunger Initiative and No Kid Hungry NC at UNC Chapel Hill Jessica Soldavini, PhD, MPH, RD, LDN, Carolina Hunger Initiative and No Kid Hungry NC at UNC Chapel Hill Serving summer meals takes an investment that begins as soon as the summer ends. Why not host a celebration for sponsors and potential sponsors that renews inspiration to make the next summer bigger and better? Hear how our annual SummerPalooza Summit transforms training and planning into a can’t miss event to celebrate and regroup for the next summer. 1. Learn about the Summer Meals Planning Calendar. 2. Discover how to reframe summer meals as a year-round program. 3. Get tips for planning and organizing summer meals events. Commercial Using Go NAPSACC to Support State and Program-Level CACFP Efforts Panzacola H-3 Falon Smith, MS, PhD, UNC-CH, Center For Health Promotion & Disease Prevention Emily Clarke, RD, LDN, UNC-CH, Center For Health Promotion & Disease Prevention Go NAPSACC is an online tool that can help child care programs in your state elevate nutrition practices including meeting the CACFP meal pattern requirements. Get an overview of this easy-to-use tool, its training and education opportunities, resources available to help child care programs meet nutrition goals, and how your state can use it to support its child care programs. 1. Learn about Go NAPSACC and its use in nutrition promotion. 2. Explore how the tool aligns with the CACFP. 3. Discover how to get started using Go NAPSACC. Nutrition Education, Beginner Childhood Obesity Prevention & Early Nutrition Education S1 Panzacola G Salome Pemberton, MPH, RDN, CCNP, NY Enrichment Group Receiving nutritious meals early in life, as well as being physically active, is critical to the establishment of positive lifelong habits. Discover how teaching children about healthy eating from a young age can positively impact their cognitive, emotional, and physical development to help prevent childhood obesity. 1. Understand the impact of early nutrition education. 2. Discover a comprehensive approach to childhood obesity prevention. 3. Learn to create a well-rounded strategy that addresses various aspects of a child’s life to promote a healthy lifestyle. A special thank you to our... Nutrition Education Track Sponsor Afterschool Meals Track & Summer Food Track Sponsor

28 National CACFP Sponsors Association Workshops Session Two | 9:15 am - 10:15 am Financial Management, Beginner Cost Allocation for Center and Home Sponsors S5 Panzacola H-1 Vicki Lipscomb, CMP, Child Nutrition Program Sloane Pittman, Child Nutrition Program Sponsoring homes and centers? Are you confused about the requirements and ready better understand the cost allocation process? Review USDA guidance and explore best practices for allocating costs and labor for your sponsorship and your center programs. 1. Understand why compliance matters. 2. Get practical tools and resources to help with the cost allocation process. 3. Learn how to write a cost allocation plan. Management & Professional Development Finding the Leader in You S6 Sebastian I-4 Kim Johnson, MSW, Florida Impact Are you ready to become a successful leader? Explore key concepts and strategies to develop leadership skills and qualities within yourself. Identify and recognize your personal leadership strengths and areas for growth to unlock your full potential. 1. Learn how to effectively communicate. 2. Explore tools that are essential for leadership roles. 3. Reflect on individual leadership styles, values, and beliefs. Afterschool Meals, Beginner Engaging Your Community in Your Meal Program S2 Panzacola H-2 Jodi Walker, Kids At Their Best Meal programs are an important outreach tool, but what if your meal program also connected kids with others in their community and had business leaders helping out? Find out the potential with us. Bonus - all the ideas involved are cost-free! 1. Identify ways to engage your community in your program. 2. Learn how to involve youth in your meal program. 3. Receive resources to involve your community. CACFP Meal Patterns, Beginner Ounce Equivalents Made Easy with the Exhibit A Grains Tool S1 Sebastian I-2 Brittany Gorman, MPH, RDN, USDA Food and Nutrition Service Kaushalya Heendeniya, MS, RD, USDA Food and Nutrition Service Learn how the Exhibit A Grains Tool can make crediting grains easy. Receive hands-on training with crediting grains and leave with a menu of options for success. Download the Food Buying Guide (FBG) Mobile App before coming to this session. 1. Identify three functions of the Exhibit A Grains Tool. 2. Identify Team Nutrition resources available to assist with determining the amount of a grain product to serve to meet the meal pattern requirements. 3. Understand how to use the Exhibit A: Grains Requirements for Child Nutrition Program chart. Policy & Advocacy, Intermediate State Childcare Licensing: Tools to Support Physical Activity S7 Sebastian I-3 Alison M. Pilsner, MPH, BSN, RN, CPH, IBCLC, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, College of Nursing Nicole Patterson, MSACN, NDTR, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, College of Nursing Do you know where your state stands on obesity prevention policies in early care and education? Achieving a State of Healthy Weight (ASHW) examines the strength of obesity prevention rules in national childcare licensing. Learn about ASHW and its focus on policy and practice improvements for policymakers and ECE stakeholders to support national nutrition standards. 1. Learn how state regulations support obesity prevention in licensed ECE programs. 2. Identify state successes and opportunities for improvement. 3. Get strategies and resources that can strengthen obesity prevention policies. Head Start, Beginner Conducting Monitoring in the CACFP for Head Start S2 Panzacola F-1 Jami Rokala, MS, RDN, LD, CLC, CMP, CCNP, Headwaters Nutrition Counseling, LLC Review requirements for conducting a monitoring review and get guidance specifically for sponsors. Bring your questions and we’ll find solutions for areas you struggle with when completing a review of sites. 1. Identify CACFP monitoring requirements. 2. Get best practices for conducting a review at a Head Start site. 3. Learn how to observe meal counts and the 5-day reconciliation. Summer Food Rural, Non-Congregate Meals: Summer 2023 Lessons Learned S8 Panzacola H-4 Marissa Spady, MS, RD, Share Our Strength Walter Campbell, MBA, Charleston County School District Constance Moore, MBA, MA, CCNP, YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South Shannon Amos, MFCS, Children’s Hunger Alliance With the passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, serving noncongregate summer meals in rural areas without access to a congregate site is now a permanent option for states. Offering meals to-go and through delivery has the potential to significantly decrease childhood hunger and increase food security over the summer. Hear about what worked for summer 2023 and what to expect for summer 2024. 1. Learn the most recent updates on summer 2024 operations regulations and guidance. 2. Discover promising practices for allowable meal service models. 3. Engage with experienced sponsors operating rural, non-congregate summer meals in their communities. Scan the QR code to access our variety of activity pages!

cacfp.org/conference 29 Wednesday Program Admin & Operations Serious Deficiency Process: Current and Proposed Requirements S4 Panzacola F-4 Navneet Sandhu, MA, USDA Food and Nutrition Service Suzanne Diggs, USDA Food and Nutrition Service Ethan Fox, MA, USDA Food and Nutrition Service On February 21, 2024, USDA published a proposed rule in the Federal Register, 89 FR 13510, titled Serious Deficiency Process in the Child and Adult Care Food Program and the Summer Food Service Program. Get an overview of the proposed rule with a side-byside comparison of current requirements and proposed requirements. 1. Understand the key proposed modifications to the serious deficiency process. 2. Discover how this proposed rule impacts all child nutrition programs. 3. Learn about the specific proposed rule provisions that FNS is seeking input from program operators. Farm to ECE, Beginner Growing CACFP Beyond the Kitchen S1 Sebastian I-1 Ashley Flowers, MS, RDN, LDN, Child Care Associates The educational and developmental benefits of introducing gardening to young children have been well documented. However, because providers have many responsibilities, gardening lessons often receive limited attention and occur only one to two hours per month. Explore how food service providers within CACFP facilities can expand their kitchen roles to increase children’s exposure to gardening. 1. Understand the benefits of gardening for children two - five. 2. Identify what to grow in your garden using your CACFP knowledge. 3. Learn how to include food service staff in hands-on activities with children. Research & Resources, Beginner Plant-Forward Menus: A Guide to Successful Integration S1 Panzacola F-3 Kate Jarvis, The Humane Society of the United States There’s never been a better time to add more plant-based options to your program’s menu! The Forward Food Collaborative has been supporting institutions around the country in creating healthier, more sustainable plantforward menus by offering culinary trainings, educational webinars, greenhouse gas assessments, marketing materials, and more. Learn how you can use these tools to support your program. 1. Identify the health and environmental benefits of eating and serving plant-based foods. 2. Learn how to source, prepare, and successfully market plant-based options. 3. Get free resources to create more plantforward menus. Nutrition Education, Beginner Motivating Children to Eat Healthy Foods S1 Panzacola F-2 Sylvia E. Klinger, DBA, MS, RDN, CPT, Hispanic Food Communications Convincing children to eat nourishing foods can be challenging, but they need good nutrition to grow and stay healthy. Preparing foods with different methods can provide appealing flavors and textures making them more attractive to children. Learn how to create yummy and nutritious recipes that will encourage healthy eating. 1. Review the science behind motivational eating. 2. Identify the best methods to motivate children to eat healthier. 3. Evaluate child-friendly recipes. Commercial Financial Viability Fundamentals for CACFP and SFSP with MH Miles Panzacola H-3 Cherese Myree, CFE, MH Miles Company, CPA, PC Are you searching for practical guidance on demonstrating or evaluating financial viability? Can you use a strategic partner to assist with developing tools to evaluate financial viability? MH Miles can help! 1. Get best practices on demonstrating and evaluating financial viability. 2. Understand what records are necessary to support financial viability. 3. Learn how to access training and consultation related to the performance standards. Financial Management, Beginner Procurement Standards for Sponsors & Centers S5 Panzacola G Melissa Daigle Katz, MPH, USDA Food and Nutrition Service Lissa Ong, MPH, RDN, USDA Food and Nutrition Service All federal Child Nutrition Programs, including CACFP, must follow federal “procurement” (or purchasing) requirements. Learn the purpose of these regulations and how to implement them as part of your CACFP food buying practices. The USDA Farm to School Team will also focus on how to properly buy local in compliance with federal requirements. 1. Understand the procurement process and requirements. 2. Learn how to use federal procurement methods and principles. 3. Get procurement resources and tools to help you confidently buy foods in compliance with federal regulations. to TABLE CACFP is an indicator of quality child care. This institution is an equal opportunity employer. Learn more @ cacfp.org When kids help grow their own produce, they are more likely to eat it! If you can’t create a backyard garden, consider getting a regular produce box delivery from a local gardener or take your children on a weekly trip to the farmers’ market together. Farm to preschool is a great way to get your kids invested in gardening and healthy eating. MAKE IT Sometimes the best art can be Garden Printing created without a paint brush! Cut various vegetables from your garden such as carrots, peppers, squash, zucchini, eggplant, and potatoes in half so they can be used as a stamper. Make the children a paint pallet with different colors. Ask them to stamp the vegetables in the paint and then they can make their work of art on a large piece of construction paper. LEARN IT How does your garden grow? Every garden must start with a seed, but how does that seed become the plants we can cook and eat in our homes? This is a fantastic opportunity to teach the children in your care what a seed is, examples of seeds, and what those seeds need to become strong, healthy plants that we can harvest. GROW IT Container Gardening Not everyone has the space to plant an elaborate garden. That’s okay! You can still have a garden with a container garden. Tires, buckets, large planting pots, or even tubs can all be used as your container. Hanging baskets are great for fruits like strawberries, cherry tomatoes and herbs. Plastic containers will hold in moisture better than a clay or wood container. Fill the container with gardening soil and begin planting. Remember to check plants daily for watering needs and support your fast growing, tall plants with trellises and stakes. Plant ideas for container gardens: Beans Broccoli Carrots Cucumbers Eggplants Lettuce Onions Peppers Radishes Tomatoes EAT IT Garden Stir Fry 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth 1/2 tablespoon of corn starch 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon sesame or olive oil 2 tablespoons garlic minced 5 cups of your favorite garden vegetables 3 1/3 cups diced chicken Whole Grain Rice Mix together the broth, cornstarch and soy sauce and set aside. Add oil to a large pan and sauté the garlic on high heat for one minute. Add the vegetables and cook for eight minutes until tender. Add the soy sauce mixture and reduce heat to medium. Continue cooking until the sauce thickens. Serve over ¼ cup cooked whole grain rice for each child. Lunch Crediting: 10 Servings (1/2 cup) for ages 3-5 (Vegetable/Meat/Grain) READ IT Growing Vegetable Soup by Lois Elhert This easy to understand book with bold tools, gardening chores and what happens after harvesting. pictures talks about necessary gardening A recipe for vegetable soup is included! Maybe you can use produce from your own garden to make a batch of soup to share with the children. PLAY IT Garden Turnover Divide the children into equal groups, each with a unique vegetable name. Have them sit in chairs forming a large circle, with one child starting the game as the center. When the child in the center calls out one of the vegetable names, those children get up and try to find a new chair as the center tries to steal a seat. The child left standing calls out a new vegetable and the game repeats. If the center child calls out “Garden Turnover!” all the children get up to find a new seat. SING IT Bingo Was His Name O There was a farmer who had a dog, and Bingo was his name O! B-I-N-G-O, B-I-N-G-O, B-I-N-G-O, and Bingo was his name O!

30 National CACFP Sponsors Association Members of the National CACFP Sponsors Association are invited to attend our annual meeting to learn about where the organization is today and find out what we have planned for the future. Our mission is to provide you with education resources, training opportunities and guidance on federal program policies. See member invitation for room location. Annual Meeting | 10:30 am - 11:00 am Meet our Board of Director Candidates Michelle Buchanan, CMP, CCNP 37 years CACFP Program Director - Family Daycare Food Programs Community Action of South Eastern WV Bluefield, West Virginia Sponsors: Family Child Care Homes, Head Start Centers • 65 family homes sponsored with 433 children served • 6 Head Start centers sponsored with 455 children served “A long range goal for me is to commit to a partnership with other professionals in child care, and also to be an advocate on all levels to bring awareness to those who do not know the importance of all CACFP programs.” Shannon Chiasson, PhD, CMP, CCNP 9 years CACFP Supervisor of Child Nutrition Programs/School Food Services Iberville Parish School Board Plaquemine, Louisiana Sponsors: At-Risk Afterschool, Summer Food •10 At-Risk Afterschool sites with 4,000 children served •10 Summer Food sites with 2,000 children served “A long range goal is to continue to build relationships, partnerships, and advocate on all levels about the importance of child nutrition in the education and development of our youths. They are our future.” Deborah Gillison-Wilson, CMP, CCNP 30 years CACFP Executive Director Georgia Nutritional Services Conyers, Georgia Sponsors: Family Child Care Homes, Unaffiliated Centers, At-Risk Afterschool, Summer Food, Adult Care Centers • 30 family homes sponsored with 359 children served • 53 child care centers sponsored with 7,161 children served • 65 At-Risk Afterschool sites with 2,263 children served • 18 Summer Food sites with 1,092 children served • 2 adult care centers with 180 adults served “My commitment is to offer my knowledge and expertise to other sponsors and agencies, helping to alleviate hunger in our communities. I would like to make an impact in our children and adults through education and healthy eating habits, and provide resources to help build strong minds and bodies.” Scan the QR code to access the video gallery to hear from each candidate

cacfp.org/conference 31 Wednesday Visit cacfpweek.org to learn more! CACFP Week Share #CACFPWeek on social media and show your appreciation to all of those who work with CACFP every day. Promote the CACFP and advocate with a press release, a letter to congress and a request for proclamation. Educate children and parents about healthy eating habits with the CACFP’s free fun activities and communication tools. Raise Awareness of how the CACFP works to combat hunger. CACFP Week is designed to raise awareness of how the USDA's Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) brings healthy foods to children and adults in care centers, homes and afterschool programs. March 16-22, 2025 National Save the Dates!

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cacfp.org/conference 33 Wednesday  Adraine Garner, CCNP  Alan Mills, CCNP, CMP  Alberto Zavala, CCNP  Alethea Etinoff, CCNP  Alice Zacharie, CMP  Alix Pasillas, CCNP, CMP  Alondra Hernandez, CCNP  Alva Johnston-Glover, CCNP, CMP  Amanda Dyes, CCNP, CMP  Amber Thornhill, CCNP  Amy Allen, CCNP, CMP  Amy Fales, CCNP, CMP  Amy Hobbs, CCNP, CMP  Amy Samples, CCNP  Ana Barranco, CMP  Angeles Umana, CCNP  Ann Burkey, CCNP, CMP  Annetta Rutland, CCNP, CMP  Annette Martinez, CCNP  Annitar Frank, CCNP, CMP  Arlene Alexie, CCNP  Ashley Brandt, CCNP  Bertressia Patterson, CMP  Beth Carlton, CCNP, CMP  Billie Jo Meehan, CCNP, CMP  Billie Trimbo, CCNP  Blake Stanford, CMP  Blanca Arteaga, CMP  Brandi Murray, CMP  Brenda Lovhaug, CCNP  Brendia Moses, CCNP, CMP  Carla Bonaventure, CCNP  Carmel Davenport, CCNP, CMP  Carol Helton, CCNP  Carolyn Miller, CCNP, CMP  Carrie Sullivan, CMP  Cathy Lee, CCNP  Chanda Washington, CMP  Chassidy Thruman, CCNP  Chelsea Dow, CCNP  Cheri Wood, CCNP, CMP  Christa White, CCNP, CMP  Christina Adame, CCNP  Christina Flythe, CCNP  Christine Gillison, CCNP  Constance Moore, CCNP  Corina Cortez, CCNP  Crissie Hall, CCNP, CMP  Crystal Rozelle, CCNP  Cynthia Ehrhart, CCNP, CMP  Dana Carman, CCNP  Dana Williams, CCNP, CMP  Debbie Edmonds, CCNP, CMP  Deborah Gillison-Wilson, CCNP, CMP  Debra Cooper, CCNP  Debra Culp, CCNP  Della Stocks, CMP  Denise Andrews, CCNP, CMP  Denise Sinohui, CMP  Donald Goff, CCNP, CMP  Donna Pepper, CCNP  Donna-Darlene Vukmanic, CCNP, CMP  Dorleen Wolbaum, CCNP  Edward Gary III, CCNP, CMP  Elizabeth Curtis, CMP  Elizabeth Gruenke, CCNP  Ella Grimes, CCNP, CMP  Enrique Viejon Jr., CCNP  Erin Casey, CCNP, CMP  Evelyn Lopez, CCNP  Evelyn Williams, CCNP  Felicia Williams Rouse, CCNP, CMP  Gabriela Rangel, CCNP, CMP  Georgia Hector-Keane, CCNP  Hali Riley, CCNP  Jacqueline Robinson-Tate, CCNP  Jami Rokala, CCNP, CMP  Jamie Griffin, CCNP  Jane Rose, CCNP, CMP  Janene Halcomb, CCNP  Jaylyn Ivison, CCNP  Jenny Wallinger, CCNP, CMP  Jessica Apodaca, CCNP  Jessica Trevino, CCNP  Jill Johnson, CCNP  Joanne Norman, CCNP, CMP  Jocelyn Moss, CCNP, CMP  Joetta Szczerbinski, CCNP, CMP  Johnna Beard, CMP  Jolene Cesenas, CCNP, CMP  Joseph Golden, CCNP  Julie Ellis, CMP  June Bryant, CMP  K. Denise Teno, CCNP, CMP  Kamilah Richmond, CCNP  Kara Flaming, CCNP, CMP  Karen Malone, CCNP  Karen Ray, CCNP, CMP  Karen Velasco, CMP  Kate Abernathy, CCNP, CMP  Katenia Fitzgerald, CCNP  Katie Chatfield, CCNP  Katie Smith, CCNP  Katy Reasoner, CCNP  Kawajelyn Clark, CCNP  Kem Moore, CCNP  Kevin Bloem, CCNP  Kimberley Studaker, CCNP, CMP  Kimberly Castelluzzo, CCNP  Kristie Patrick, CCNP  Kristina Bednorz, CCNP  Kristine Shelton, CCNP  Kristinia Russell, CCNP  Lacey Drews, CCNP  Lanita Yazzie, CCNP, CMP  LaToya Lee, CCNP, CMP  Lauren Ward, CCNP  Leah Penna, CCNP, CMP  Leatha Bryant, CMP  Lillian Waddle-Ashton, CMP  Lindsay Talbot, CMP  Lisa Means, CCNP, CMP  Lisa Obenhaus, CCNP, CMP  Lori Frazier-King, CCNP, CMP  Lorraine Scuccimarra, CCNP, CMP  Mae Tartt, CCNP  Marcia Wileczek, CCNP, CMP  Margaret Hess, CCNP  Maria Elena Florez, CCNP, CMP  Maria Gonzalez Morales, CCNP  Maria Rincon, CMP  Marie E. Johnson, CCNP, CMP  Marion Combs, CCNP  Mark Atkins, CCNP, CMP  Mark Cittadino, CCNP  Marla Becerra, CCNP  Matthew Williams, CCNP  Maves Rañola, CCNP, CMP  Megan Evenson, CCNP, CMP  Mercedes Gutierrez, CCNP, CMP  Michele Parker, CCNP, CMP  Michelle Buchanan, CCNP, CMP  Michelle Holmstrom, CCNP  Michelle Rosegreen, CMP  Michelle Stickley, CCNP  Nancy Lopez, CMP  Nicole Harris, CMP  Nicole Pride, CCNP, CMP  Nicole Rasmussen, CCNP, CMP  Nova Taggart, CCNP, CMP  Pamela Heisler, CCNP  Pat Siergiey, CCNP, CMP  Patricia Dela Torre, CCNP  Patricia Menard, CCNP, CMP  Paula Murphy, CCNP  Phillip (Dean) Hester II, CCNP  Phillip Hester, CCNP  Quandra Greene, CCNP, CMP  Randee Morris, CCNP  Rev. Dr. Lawrence Karow, CCNP, CMP  Rhonda Garvin, CCNP, CMP  Rhonda Kobylecky, CCNP, CMP  Robert Fillmore, CCNP, CMP  Robin Dreher, CCNP  Rose Sutherland, CMP  Roukiatou Kirakoya, CCNP, CMP  Salome Pemberton, CCNP  Sandy Gregory, CCNP, CMP  Sara Thurston, CCNP  Sarah Cascaes, CCNP  Sarah McAleavy, CCNP, CMP  Scott Hubbard, CMP  Senta Hester, CMP  Serena Buck, CCNP  Shannon Petz-Musacchia, CCNP  Sharon Petroski, CCNP  Shawneequa Rhinehart, CCNP  Sheron Givings, CCNP  Sherrell Byrd, CCNP  Shir Toledano, CCNP  Sonya Morgan, CCNP  Stella Marshall, CMP  Stephanie Manchester, CCNP, CMP  Stephanie Rhenlund, CCNP, CMP  Susan Horner, CCNP, CMP  Susan Ison, CMP  Susie Evans-Gater, CMP  Takesha Middleton, CCNP  Tammy Frommelt, CCNP  Tanya Albert, CCNP  Temarah Harrison, CCNP, CMP  Terri Sluss-Cole, CMP  Tina Jordan, CCNP  Tina Ward, CCNP  Tonya Hytrek, CCNP  Tracey Good, CCNP, CMP  Tracey Lomax, CCNP  Tracie Lane, CCNP  Valarie Glee, CCNP  Vanessa Farrow, CMP  Vicki Lipscomb, CMP  Victoria Guy, CCNP  Wend’e Pittmon, CCNP  Yolanda Jackson, CCNP  Yvette Wilson, CCNP, CMP  Zady Pineda, CCNP Congratulations to these attendees for receiving their certification! We celebrate and commend those who have obtained the highest level of CACFP professional acknowledgment by earning their certification as a CACFP Management Professional and/or CACFP Child Nutrition Professional. Get your certification today to receive an invitation for a celebration reception in your honor. CACFP Professionals’ Celebration Wednesday | 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm See invitation for room location.

34 National CACFP Sponsors Association Workshops Session Three | 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm Research & Resources, Beginner An Adventure through MyPlate Resources S3 Panzacola F-3 Yetunde Akingbemi, MPH, RDN, USDA Food and Nutrition Service Take an adventure with the MyPlate team and discover new MyPlate resources and tools in an interactive, hands-on learning experience. From tipsheets to graphics, digital tools to healthy, budget-friendly recipes, as well as translated materials, these user-friendly resources make providing nutrition education easier with the help of MyPlate. 1. Learn about MyPlate resources that are evidenced-based, consumer-focused, and segmented by life stages. 2. Create a profile and begin using the Start Simple with MyPlate App to set daily nutrition goals. 3. Get resources to use with the staff and family members you serve at your care center. Program Admin & Operations, Beginner Administrative Review Preparedness for Sponsors S4 Panzacola F-4 Colin Diamond, Myers and Stauffer Clay Hardin, Myers and Stauffer Effective program compliance is key to the success of CACFP and SFSP. What are some of the do’s and don’ts of preparing for an administrative review? Hear lessons learned from administrative review examiners and get recommendations for how sponsors can be better prepared in the future. 1. Learn how to prepare for an administrative review as an auditee. 2. Identify what to avoid during an administrative review. 3. Understand the importance of the administrative review process. CACFP Classic CACFP Meal Patterns, Beginner Beginners’ Guide to Crediting Recipes S2 Sebastian I-2 Isabel Ramos-Lebron, MS, RDN, LD, National CACFP Sponsors Association Maybe you love to develop delicious recipes, or a parent has shared one of their family favorites, but you are not sure how to make it creditable in the CACFP. Learn key tips and methods on how to evaluate recipes to ensure they are #CACFPCreditable as we guide you through our recipe crediting worksheet. This introductory session is recommended prior to attending any Beyond Beginners sessions. 1. Identify CACFP meal pattern components. 2. Calculate ingredients needed to meet CACFP requirements and determine the number of servings per recipe. 3. Find your limiting components in the recipe. CACFP Classic Policy & Advocacy, Beginner Civil Rights 101: Compliance with Civil Rights Requirements S7 Sebastian I-3 Stephen Miliano, MS, USDA Food and Nutrition Service The session will address the Civil Rights training requirements as outlined in FNS Instruction 113-1, Civil Rights Compliance and Enforcement – Nutrition Programs and Activities. State Agency staff who interact with program applicants, participants and potentially eligible individuals and those persons who supervise front line staff must receive annual Civil Rights training. This session will fulfill this requirement. 1. Understand the basic Civil Rights requirements for CACFP, ensure information, access and services are available to populations within the program’s service area. 2. Increase your understanding of current compliance areas, policies, and procedures to better prepare your organization for an FNS agency-level comprehensive Civil Rights review. 3. Meet your annual training requirement with an opportunity to interact directly with FNS Civil Rights subject matter expert. Nutrition Education, Beginner Celebrating Diverse Food Traditions in Child Care S1 Panzacola F-2 Marielisa Vera, MS, Committee for Hispanic Children and Families Nutrition plays a vital role in the development of a child and their individual cultural backgrounds make them who they are. Explore the importance of cultural awareness and discover ways to honor and celebrate the diverse food traditions of the children in your care. 1. Define and understand diversity. 2. Discuss how to appreciate others’ traditions and cultures. 3. Learn how to accept others’ differences. Financial Management, Intermediate Financial Management for Center Sponsors S5 Panzacola H-1 Lynda Bryant-Leibrock, Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency Ensuring program compliance with proper accounting systems is essential for success in the CACFP. Discover strategies for establishing internal controls for effective financial management. Get best practices and an increased awareness of the importance of recordkeeping and documentation. 1. Identify the CACFP performance standards. 2. Understand the financial duties of a sponsoring organization. 3. Learn how to draft a CACFP Management Plan. Management & Professional Development Identifying and Hiring Top Talent S6 Sebastian I-4 Lauryn De George, EdD, University of Central Florida There’s a war for attracting and hiring top talent. Are you looking for the tools that will prepare you and help you succeed in winning that war? Uncover what talent is and how your organization can better brand itself to attract your ideal candidate. 1. Identify the characteristics of top talent. 2. Discover your organization’s cultural fit. 3. Get best practices for engaging with candidates.

cacfp.org/conference 35 Wednesday Head Start, Beginner Emergency Preparedness in Head Start S4 Panzacola F-1 Sheila Tompkins-Hess, Nevada Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Child and Family Services The pandemic taught us to always be one step ahead and prepared for the unknown. Discover ways to integrate emergency preparedness and planning into your facility operation plans while including all departments. Practice writing your own emergency plans to support your program and outline your next steps. 1. Create an emergency preparedness plan. 2. Learn how to help your staff to understand their role in emergencies. 3. Reflect on your current plans and next steps. Farm to ECE, Beginner Enriching Learning Outdoors with Farm to ECE S1 Sebastian I-1 Emia Oppenheim, PhD, RDN, Association of State Public Health Nutritionists David Hutabarat, MAM, National Farm to School Network Wondering how to make broccoli more tasty, bring the classroom outdoors, and achieve early learned standards by counting caterpillars? Farm to ECE programs are innovative, evidence-based approaches that give young children increased opportunities to learn about nutrition and agriculture, exposure to local produce, and hands-on learning through gardening. 1. Identify the three pillars of Farm to ECE. 2. Learn how to leverage CACFP funds to minimize expenses. 3. Get resources to implement Farm to ECE at your site. Summer Food Food Banks & SFSP: Vendors, Caterers, and Hot Meals S8 Panzacola H-4 Dana Ellis, Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC School is out, kids are hungry, and your Food Bank is trying to decide if frozen or shelf-stable meals are the only options for sponsored sites. Are you considering offering hot and ready meals? From learning recruitment methods for contracted SFSP vendors to road mapping your Food Bank’s success for Summer Food Service Program, let’s get into it! 1. Learn how to establish connections with local community food vendors and restaurants. 2. Discover how to create a roadmap to success. 3. Get ideas to help supplement SFSP food costs through monetary donations. Afterschool Meals, Beginner Out-of-School Time Meal Program Sponsors’ Stories S4 Panzacola H-2 Clarissa Hayes, Food Research and Action Center Stacey McDaniel, MS, YMCA-USA Brett Haydin, Boys and Girls Clubs of America Youth-serving organizations such as Boys & Girls Clubs, Parks and Recreation Agencies, and YMCAs have long played a leadership role in connecting children to summer and afterschool meals. Hear from out-of-school time leaders on the post-pandemic role of these organizations, how schools and other advocates can partner with them, and policy and programmatic opportunities for connecting more children to meals. 1. Understand the role of youth-serving nonprofits as sponsors. 2. Learn how to partner with these organizations in your community. 3. Identify opportunities that exist for expanding access to meals. Commercial Simplify CACFP Recordkeeping with LogATot Panzacola H-3 John Miller, LogATot Inc. Looking to make CACFP easier for your providers? LogATot’s unique voice-recognition software allows providers to manage CACFP attendance and food delivery with their voice. This eliminates manual typing, freeing up more time for quality child care and education, all while fully complying with state regulations. 1. Learn how providers can meet state requirements using their voice. 2. Discover how LogATot can help sponsors increase their provider base. 3. Explore how sponsors can reduce submission costs and increase compliance. Management & Professional Development Taking a Bilateral Approach to Self-Care S6 Panzacola G Laura Sheffield, MS, RDN, LD, Community Action CouncilLexington, KY It’s easy for providers to put the needs of the children they care for ahead of their own well-being. However, it is essential for them to prioritize their own mental and physical health in order to provide the best care for those they serve. Learn how to incorporate self-care into your daily routine to improve overall selfwellness. 1. Understand the importance of mental and physical health. 2. Learn coping mechanisms to combat workplace stress. 3. Get tips to take care of your mental and physical well-being.

36 National CACFP Sponsors Association Workshops Session Four | 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm CACFP Classic Head Start, Beginner CACFP and Head Start Food Service Regulations S4 Panzacola F-1 Rhonda Kobylecky, CMP, CCNP, Acelero Learning We will focus on the performance standards that govern child nutrition and how they align with the CACFP to provide good nutrition to children in Head Start. Also, learn what is new in the HS performance standards concerning child nutrition. 1. Understand the Head Start Performance Standards. 2. Identify the Head Start regulations that govern the food program. 3. Learn how the performance standards align with the CACFP regulations. Farm to ECE, Beginner Exploring One Vegetable, One Community S1 Sebastian I-1 Mary Schroeder, MPH, RDN, LD, University of Minnesota Extension Are you looking for a new approach to get children and families excited to eat vegetables? Discover One Vegetable, One Community (OVOC), a program designed to inspire child care providers, Head Start staff, families, and others in the community to grow the same kind of vegetable. Discover learning activities to encourage children to eat the vegetable they are growing. 1. Explore the key components. 2. Identify the steps to implement the program. 3. Get access to free resources supporting gardening activities. Management & Professional Development Resilience: The Key to Overcoming Challenges S6 Sebastian I-4 Dee Hankins, Inspirational Speaker Resilience: The ability to bounce back. It’s what enables students to come out of challenging experiences with a positive attitude about themselves and their futures. After 18 years in foster care and watching his daughter battle brain cancer, hear how Dee turned those unexpected events into incredible life lessons. 1. Identify the definition and 3 categories of resilience. 2. Learn the power of a caring adult. 3. Discover how to turn negative situations into positive life experiences. CACFP Meal Patterns, Beginner Managing Food Allergies in the CACFP S1 Sebastian I-2 Heather Burkhead-Goins, MEd, Institute of Child Nutrition Patrick Butler, MS, Institute of Child Nutrition Liz Dixon, MS, Institute of Child Nutrition Advocating for a child with food allergies is a team effort. Child nutrition professionals collaborate with families, children, and staff in navigating food allergies when serving meals in the CACFP. Learn techniques and best practices for building a positive partnership with children, parents, and staff in regard to food allergies. 1. Discuss methods of effective communication. 2. Identify strategies for effectively communicating food allergy needs. 3. Learn how to empower children to develop food allergy confidence and self-advocacy. Policy & Advocacy, Intermediate Expanding Access to the CACFP S7 Sebastian I-3 McKenzie Brunner, MGPS, National CACFP Sponsors Association Naomi Steenson, MS, RD, Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment Deanna Poynor, RDN, Oregon Department of Education Tamika Boone, MPA, Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning There are many strategies for expanding access to the CACFP, such as off-site monitoring, expanding provider eligibility, and collaborating with the licensing State Agency. Hear from a panel of State Agencies about the strategies they implement in their State to expand access to the CACFP. 1. Understand the importance of expanding access to the CACFP. 2. Learn State Agency best practices. 3. Determine what strategies could be helpful in your State. Research & Resources Healthy Minds & Bodies: Sesame Resources to Promote Emotional Well-Being S3 Panzacola F-3 Antonio Freitas, MST, Sesame Workshop Sesame Workshop is supporting the emotional well-being of young children and families through research-based resources and engaging content designed for the whole family. Our approach offers strategies to support all families – from celebrating joyful everyday moments, teaching children the essential skills they need to understand and manage their feelings, and helping parents and community providers recognize the signs of more serious mental health challenges. 1. Explore the newly designed digital platform sesame.org. 2. Learn of the concepts and resources tethered to our topic page on Emotional Well-Being. 3. Determine the most strategic ways to embed these assets into the fold of programming. Afterschool Meals, Beginner Serving Communities Year-Round Through Afterschool Meals and the SFSP S2 Panzacola H-2 Janneth Perales, MPA, USDA Food and Nutrition Service Nicole Stearns, MGPS, USDA Food and Nutrition Service The Summer Food Service Program, Seamless Summer Option, and At-Risk Afterschool component of the CACFP help serve children year-round outside of school hours. Learn about strategies for making these programs operate efficiently, best practices (including for transitioning between programs), and resources for engaging communities and increasing access to nutritious meals when school is not in session. 1. Explore and understand the importance and unique roles of the SFSP, SSO, and the AtRisk component of CACFP as pieces of the child nutrition safety net. 2. Gain insight and resources to better operate these programs and switch between them. 3. Identify key differences and similarities between these programs.

cacfp.org/conference 37 Wednesday Program Admin & Operations, Beginner Serving Traditional Indigenous Foods S1 Panzacola F-4 Brittany Gorman, MPH, RDN, USDA Food and Nutrition Service Julie Griffith, MPH, RDN, USDA Food and Nutrition Service The USDA Indigenous Food Sovereignty Initiative promotes traditional food ways, Indian Country food and agriculture markets, and Indigenous health through foods tailored to American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) dietary needs. Learn how to credit these foods in the CACFP and SFSP and incorporate them into your menu planning. 1. Identify traditional Indigenous foods to serve in CACFP and SFSP. 2. Diversify menus by serving traditional Indigenous foods. 3. Identify USDA resources to assist in serving traditional Indigenous foods. Summer Food Serving Up Fun at Summer Meal Sites S8 Panzacola H-4 Jessica Soldavini, PhD, MPH, RD, LDN, Carolina Hunger Initiative and No Kid Hungry NC at UNC Chapel Hill Tamara Baker, Carlina Hunger Initiative and No Kid Hungry NC at UNC Chapel Hill Making meal sites memorable doesn’t need to be complicated or expensive. Learn tips and tricks for simple, low-cost ways to serve up fun and nutrition at your site. These strategies can help encourage participation and make summer meals a can’t miss opportunity for kids. 1. Learn how to plan and organize fun events and activities. 2. Get examples of special events and activities. 3. Identify potential partners who can assist with providing enrichment activities and/ or resources. Nutrition Education, Beginner Fuel Your Mind & Body: Menu Planning, Nutrition & Activities S1 Panzacola F-2 Jo Denton, KidKare by Minute Menu Food is vital fuel for growing children—but how does it all work? How do you get kids to try new foods? Get a crash course in nutrition, exercise, and why what you eat matters. Level up your creditable meals with nutrient-dense food and how to make meal times interactive to encourage kids to try new foods. Be ready to get up, move around, and create meals with us! 1. Learn about how nutritious food fuels the body. 2. Explore creative ideas to encourage kids to eat healthier. 3. Get an exercise curriculum that inspires kids to be more physically active. Financial Management, Beginner Investigating Fraud, Waste & Abuse in Federally Funded Programs S5 Panzacola H-1 Cherese Myree, CFE, MH Miles Company, CPA, PC Arnette Cowan, MS, RD, MH Miles Company, CPA, PC Gain insight on investigating allegations of non-compliance in the CACFP and SFSP. Learn how to identify red flags during a monitoring review and take home interview techniques, sampling methodologies, and best practices which have been instrumental in identifying fraud, waste, and abuse in federally funded programs. 1. Define the meaning of fraud and learn the different types. 2. Explore techniques to identify fraud. 3. Learn strategies to reduce the risk of fraud, waste, and abuse in the CACFP and SFSP. Commercial Voyatek’s CACFP Cloud-Based System for State Agencies Panzacola H-3 Jay Saunders, Vice President, Voyatek Ashley Smith, Voyatek Cassandra Williams, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Explore the design and architecture of this new State Agency CACFP Management Information System (MIS). Discover the approach and process for implementing a new system in North Carolina and the advantages of operating in a cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) model. 1. Understand the benefits of the system design for state agencies. 2. Identify the benefits of running software in the cloud. 3. Learn why software as a service reduces the burden of system management. Nutrition Education, Intermediate A Fresh Perspective: Embracing New Foods S2 Panzacola G Alexandria Dawson, MPA, Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Charity Blair, Ohio Department of Education and Workforce CACFP providers have the ultimate opportunity to introduce unique and healthy foods to children in their care. Learn how adults can create environments where children are receptive to trying new fruits and vegetables. Uncover a fresh perspective to make mealtimes even healthier for children. 1. Identify strategies to expand adults mindsets about children’s food preferences. 2. Discover engaging activities to experiment with new foods. 3. Explore resource documents for creative and compliant menu ideas. info.cacfp.org/calendar Don’t miss an event! Stay up-to-date with CACFP webinars, community celebrations and more with our Event Calendar. Bookmark this page to keep up with what’s coming up next.

38 National CACFP Sponsors Association Workshops Session Five | 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm Program Admin & Operations, Beginner Successful State Agency Compliance Reviews S4 Panzacola F-4 Cherese Myree, CFE, MH Miles Company, CPA, PC Are you a new State Agency compliance monitor for CACFP, or an experienced monitor looking to brush up on your review planning techniques? Explore effective monitoring techniques you can use in the field. 1. Understand the impact of being unprepared and overprepared. 2. Identify strategies to maximize your time and available resources. 3. Learn how to reduce the stress of conducting reviews. Summer Food Embracing Diversity in Your Summer Meal Program S8 Panzacola H-4 Jodi Walker, Kids At Their Best Mariam Mohammed, Kids At Their Best Kenna Nelson, Kids At Their Best Meal programs are becoming more diverse each year. Learn strategies to recognize and strengthen diversity in your organization and your local community while leading your summer meal program. 1. Recognize why diversity matters in meal programs. 2. Discover ways to strengthen your organization with diverse staff. 3. Learn how to embrace diversity in your community. Farm to ECE, Beginner Farm to ECE: Digging Deeper into Cooking and Nutrition S1 Sebastian I-1 Nimali Fernando, MD, MPH, Dr. Yum Project Wendy Cannon, Dr. Yum Project Boost your Farm to ECE program with expert advice and actionable tips to help your choosy eaters. Discover how cooking together provides practice in fine and gross motor skills, cognitive and language skills, social and emotional skills, and science, nutrition, and math concepts. Weave in developmental activities while making healthy snacks and having fun. 1. Understand why children develop choosy eating behaviors. 2. Learn how to introduce fruits and vegetables by using all five senses. 3. Get best practices for sharing new cooking activities with children. Research & Resources Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Family Child Care Food Safety Kit S2 Panzacola F-3 Liz Dixon, MS, Institute of Child Nutrition Nutritious food is ineffective if made unsafely. The Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN) designed the Family Child Care Food Safety Kits with input from family child care stakeholders to create a tangible resource to help providers adopt food safety behaviors. Since 2021, ICN has distributed over 17,000 kits to 53 states and territories. 1. Learn how to develop an audience-specific, educational resource. 2. Understand how family child care providers used the kit to adopt food safety behaviors. 3. Discuss which kit items were most used and liked by providers. Financial Management, Beginner Best Practices for Developing a Financial Management Process S5 Panzacola H-1 Colin Diamond, Myers and Stauffer Clay Hardin, Myers and Stauffer Financial Management is an important factor to the success of CACFP and SFSP. But should sponsors financial management process be proactive or reactive? Get practical recommendations on how sponsors can implement financial management best practices. 1. Explore program requirements for financial management. 2. Learn how to establish a financial management process. 3. Discover the do’s and don’ts of the financial management process. Nutrition Education, Beginner Addressing Feeding Concerns & Nutrition Therapy S1 Panzacola F-2 Jami Rokala, MS, RDN, LD, CLC, CMP, CCNP, Headwaters Nutrition Counseling, LLC Do you struggle with choosy and selective eaters? Learn to navigate feeding concerns and discover your role in supporting the children in your care. Hear about therapy approaches which help them feel confident as they fuel their body rather than scared and anxious. 1. Learn to recognize red flags for choosy and selective eaters. 2. Identify the differences between choosy eaters, selective eaters, and ARFID. 3. Get best practices for how to create a safe feeding environment. Afterschool Meals, Beginner Afterschool Meals: Feeding Children for a Healthier Future S2 Panzacola H-2 Isabel Ramos-Lebron, MS, RDN, LD, National CACFP Sponsors Association Get an overview of the requirements needed to provide healthy meals at afterschool sites and to receive financial reimbursement. Understand the basics of the CACFP and how afterschool programs can play a crucial role in providing food security to children. 1. Explore how afterschool programs provide a supportive environment for children. 2. Identify the requirements to operate the CACFP in ARAS locations. 3. Get resources and next steps for providing snacks and meals afterschool. Policy & Advocacy, Intermediate Grassroots Advocacy 101 S7 Sebastian I-3 McKenzie Brunner, MGPS, National CACFP Sponsors Association Do you want to advocate for your program, but are unsure where to begin? Learn why we advocate for the CACFP and how to get started. Get tools and templates to make a plan so you can take action and make your voice heard. 1. Understand what advocacy is and how to engage in it. 2. Learn how to find and contact your elected officials. 3. Create your advocacy plan and take action. CACFP Meal Patterns, Beginner Empowering Operators: USDA Team Nutrition Resources S1 Sebastian I-2 Xaviera Davis, MS, USDA Food and Nutrition Service Kaushalya Heendeniya, MS, RD, USDA Food and Nutrition Service Team Nutrition is an initiative of the USDA Food and Nutrition Service to support the child nutrition programs through training and technical assistance for foodservice, nutrition education for children and their caregivers, and school and community support for healthy eating and physical activity. Learn about the resources available for child care settings, schools and summer meal sites. 1. Increase awareness of Team Nutrition resources. 2. Discover Team Nutrition (TN) tools to help you plan creditable meals for the CACFP. 3. Know how to access and describe at least 3 resources available for CACFP and SFSP professionals.

cacfp.org/conference 39 Wednesday Management & Professional Development Promoting Well-Being: Managing Workload & Boundaries S6 Sebastian I-4 Josephine Thomason, MS, RDN, LPN, FNLP, Alliance for a Healthier Generation Madeline Moritsch, MS, RDN, Alliance for a Healthier Generation The way we manage the roles we play reflects our responsibilities, goals, beliefs, and values. Having a framework to help prioritize workload increases our sense of balance and enhances our ability to communicate our capacity. Explore the different types of boundaries that help support individual and collective well-being. 1. Understand how structure and clarity helps everyone work towards team goals. 2. Learn to organize your individual workload using the 4 D’s. 3. Discover how to set and communicate healthy boundaries. Head Start, Beginner Fueling Minds and Bodies with Family Style Dining S2 Panzacola F-1 Sheila Tompkins-Hess, Nevada Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Child and Family Services Unlock a world of learning opportunities during mealtimes at Head Start sites through Family Style dining. Equip your staff with an understanding of the performance regulations surrounding this meal service model, empowering them to create enriching experiences. Get practical guidance on aligning meal service with academic goals while ensuring compliance with CACFP and Head Start regulations. 1. Identify the Head Start regulations around mealtimes. 2. Learn how to use mealtimes as educational opportunities. 3. Get ways to help staff recognize the teaching opportunities that happen during everyday routines. Commercial Menu Planning Made Easy: Health-e Pro Software Demo Panzacola H-3 Linsey LaPlant, MS, RDN, Health-e Pro Health-e Pro software offers nutrient analysis, menu planning, and online publishing. Color coding makes meal planning easy while maintaining compliance. Standardized recipe building is simple with 5,000 pre-loaded products and recipes in the software. Easily plan compliant menus for CACFP, SBP, NSLP, SFSP and Smart Snack standards. 1. Learn how Health-e Pro takes care of recipes, ingredients, backup documentation, and setup of your initial cycle menus. 2. See how you can save time, save money, and stay compliant. 3. Watch how easy it is to plan compliant menus. Program Admin & Operations, Beginner Serious Deficiency Process S4 Panzacola G Suzanne Diggs, USDA Food and Nutrition Service Are you in a quandary about the SD process? Get an overview of the serious deficiency process, hear about the most common errors in responding to serious deficiencies, and better understand the elements of the appeals process and role of the hearing official. 1. Define serious deficiencies in the CACFP. 2. Identify steps of the serious deficiency process. 3. Define key terms and timelines in the SD process. Afterschool Meals Success at Parks & Recreation Centers S2 St. John’s 22 In 2019, the Afterschool Meals Program at Parks & Recreation Centers Project was launched. Discuss our journey, insights, and successful meal provision. Share tips to navigate the barriers of the program. Kim Johnson, MSW, Florida Impact Asheena Moses, Florida Impact Apoyando a los operadores con los recursos de Team Nutrition S1 St. John’s 23 Únase a esta sesión en español para conocer a Team Nutrition y sus recursos que apoyan a los programas de nutrición infantil ofreciendo capacitación, asistencia técnica y educación nutricional. Kaylyn Padovani, MBA, RDN, USDA Food and Nutrition Service Evelyn Garcia, MPH, USDA Food and Nutrition Service Parks and Police in the SFSP S8 St. John’s 24 Are there parks you would like to serve summer meals at but are unable to due to safety concerns? Let’s talk about how we can work with law enforcement and other agencies to help solve this. Sarah McAleavy, CMP, CCNP, Frederick Community Action Agency Peanut Allergies: From Prevention to Protection S1 St. John’s 25 Are you aware of the latest guidelines for early infant feeding that can prevent peanut allergies? Exchange your top tips for peanut allergy prevention and protection. Markita Lewis, MS, RD, National Peanut Board Succession and Transition Planning S6 St. John’s 26 At some point in a career the time will come to leave, whether it’s time to retire or move on. Exchange ideas to assure a smooth exit and the least amount of disruption to the organization. Susan Ison, CMP, Helping Hands Shop Talks 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm Spell it with Me Now! C-A-C-F-P Bingo Panzacola G | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm It’s not all work and no play in Orlando! Try your luck at playing each of your (5) free bingo cards, as we spell C-A-C-F-P for five rounds on the BINGO boards. Grab your highlighter and make (or bring) friends as we enjoy an evening of friendly competition with a chance to score some fun prizes.

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cacfp.org/conference 41 Wednesday Don’t Know Where to Start? Try out one of our suggested training plans. » Beginners’ Guide to the Five Meal Pattern Components » Civil Rights 101: Compliance with Civil Rights Requirements » Crediting Basics & Beyond: An In-Depth Look at the Crediting Handbook for CACFP » Making Cents! How to Get Financial Reimbursement for the Meals You Serve » Menu Planning for the CACFP » Ounce Equivalents for Grains: No Weigh! » Power of the Food Program/CACFP 101 » Prep-to-Plate: CACFP Portion Sizes » Resources for Success: Tools, Templates, Activities » Serving Up Nutrition: Menu Planning & Recipe Ideas » Baking Whole Grain-Rich Foods » Child-Friendly Menu Planning Using Seasonal Foods » Explore New Foods with a Taste Testing Adventure » Extending CACFP Beyond the Classroom » Feeding Infants 0-5 Months » Feeding Infants: Starting with Solids » Healthy Eating for Families » How to Credit Recipes in the CACFP » How to Maximize Exhibit A Grains Tool » How to Support Breastfeeding in the CACFP » Identifying Whole Grain-Rich in the CACFP » Keeping Kids Healthy: All About Food Allergens & How to Read Food Labels » More on Meal Patterns » Navigating the Food Buying Guide Calculator » Quick, Easy, Low Prep Snacks » Serving Adults in the CACFP: Meal Patterns, Nutrition and Resources » Serving Meat & Meat Alternates at Breakfast » Serving Milk in the CACFP » Serving Snacks in the CACFP » Serving Vegetables in the CACFP » Water, Water, Everywhere CACFP Basics For those new to the food program The Road to Certification Designed to fulfill CEU requirements for a CCNP » Beginners’ Guide to Serving Foods to Participants with Swallowing Difficulties » Common Allergens and Reading the Food Label » Dairy Meal Modifications » Introduction to Meal Modifications and Special Diets » Meal Modification Cooking Demonstration » Vegetarian Meals » Wheat & Gluten-Free Meal Modifications Special Diets Boot Camp A deep dive into modifications and substitutions

42 National CACFP Sponsors Association Workshops Session Six | 8:00 am - 9:00 am Benefits of the Commodity Program in Head Start S5 St. John’s 22 Let’s talk food commodities! If you’re not using this in your Head Start already learn why you should. If you are, share your stories with us. Rhonda Kobylecky, CMP, CCNP, Acelero Learning Capturing Cultural Flavors S1 St. John’s 23 When planning an international dish, it’s all about the flavors used to capture the essence of the culture. Are you an international menu planning pro or just getting started? Share your favorite way to incorporate these flavors into your menu. Deborah Gillison - Wilson, CMP, CCNP, Georgia Nutritional Services, Inc. Designing and Delivering Food Safety Resources S1 St. John’s 24 Surveyed providers identified needs for food safety resources and shared how to deliver them. Discuss the results and swap ideas for how to accommodate their preferences. Liz Dixon, MS, Institute of Child Nutrition Mobile Sites: Reaching More Children Next Summer S8 St. John’s 25 Do you have pockets of areas in your community lacking food access? Connect with SFSP sponsors for how to operate mobile meals and expand your summer meals operation. Mary Ann Liby, Idaho Department of Education, Child Nutrition Programs Florida’s Farm to ECE Building Strategies S1 St. John’s 26 Engage with State Agency and large organization staff to identify local partners and exchange resources, ideas, and experiences to build a successful Farm to ECE initiative. Ellen MacMichael, LDN, CLC, Florida Department of Health Krista Schoen, MS, RD, LDN, Florida Department of Health Research & Resources, Beginner Level Up Your Training: Physical Activity in ECE and CACFP Settings S3 Panzacola F-1 Georgia S. Thompson, MHS, Nemours Children’s Health Trevor Lee, Nemours Children’s Health Looking to add more training options? Expand your topic areas by adding trainings on physical activity! The Physical Activity Learning Sessions (PALS) was created based on the recommended practices from Caring for Our Children and developed by Nemours Children’s Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Explore the free PALS curriculum and consider the steps to bring PALS to your trainers. 1. Understand the Physical Activity Learning Sessions (PALS) curriculum. 2. Identify strategies to support state implementation of nutrition and physical activity trainings. 3. Get trainer resources to facilitate and implement PALS. CACFP Classic Policy & Advocacy, Beginner Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities in Community Meals S7 Sebastian I-3 Stephen Miliano, MS, USDA Food and Nutrition Service The session will cover accommodating participants with disabilities in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) for State Agency staff and frontline staff that interact with program participants. 1. Understand the specific Civil Rights policy and procedural requirements for CACFP and SFSP program operators and State agencies as they apply to Disability Access and modifications to accommodate disabilities in these Community Meals programs. 2. Hear example Meal Modification scenarios, with specified solutions, which address requirements, requests, and procedures representing best practices and possible considerations for issues that CACFP/SFSP program operators could encounter as each modification request must be evaluated individually. 3. Meet your annual training requirement with the opportunity to interact directly with FNS Civil Rights subject matter expert. Program Admin & Operations, Beginner Serving School Meals to Preschoolers S2 Panzacola F-4 Xaviera Davis, MS, USDA Food and Nutrition Service Jill Ladd, MPH, RDN, LD, USDA Food and Nutrition Service Sometimes, schools must serve meals to a variety of grades at the same time. This is usually due to operational constraints, such as time and space. While this is allowed, there are good reasons to avoid co-mingled meal service. Learn the differences between preschool and K-5 meal patterns and get ideas on how to avoid co-mingled meal service. 1. Explore meal pattern considerations when serving preschoolers in a school setting. 2. Understand co-mingling when serving preschool students. 3. Discover resources to assist program operators in planning menus that meet the preschool meal pattern. Financial Management, Intermediate Sponsoring Summer Food: Keys to Financial Management S8 Panzacola H-1 Cherese Myree, CFE, MH Miles Company, CPA, PC You’re already working the food program and are ready to expand to summer feeding. Hear about best practices to ensure proper internal controls for successful financial management and mitigate high risk program areas. 1. Identify key SFSP Financial Management Requirements. 2. Discover strategies for existing programs to include SFSP. 3. Acquire best practices to prevent common internal control weaknesses. Nutrition Education, Beginner Cultural Responsiveness: Exploring Religion, Heritage, and Halal S1 Panzacola F-2 Jodi Walker, Founder, Kids At Their Best Mariam Mohammed, Kids At Their Best Kenna Nelson, Kids At Their Best Food providers are a daily constant in a child’s world. What you say about cultures and heritage, through food service, makes a huge statement to children. Gain a better understanding of Halal foods, its cultural significance, and how to be culturally responsive without breaking your budget. 1. Understand how culture plays a part in food service. 2. Learn why religion matters when menu planning. 3. Discover how to make kids feel welcomed and included in your food service. Shop Talks 7:15 am - 7:45 am

cacfp.org/conference 43 Thursday Research & Resources, Intermediate Charting CACFP Success Strategies by Mapping Child Care Providers S2 Panzacola F-3 Alex Cooper, MS, Child Care Aware of America Child care is an important space where state agencies can mitigate food insecurity by providing healthy and nutritious food choices for children. Figuring out how and where to target those supports can be a challenge. Explore Child Care Aware of America’s CACFP mapping project, what they did, stakeholders they engaged, and a demonstration of the types of GIS map dashboards and story maps created. 1. Learn how to create geographic information system maps of CACFP data. 2. Discover how to use the maps to make datadriven decisions. 3. Identify key partners to engage in the process of both developing and then using data-rich tools. Summer Food Non-Congregate Summer Meals: A Deep Dive into Possibilities S8 Panzacola H-4 Tamara Baker, Carolina Hunger Initiative and No Kid Hungry NC at UNC Chapel Hill Jessica Soldavini, PhD, MPH, RD, LDN, Carolina Hunger Initiative and No Kid Hungry NC at UNC Chapel Hill Learn how eight sponsors tackled summer Non-Congregate Meals (NCM) in North Carolina. Hear stories from the families who picked up the meals, volunteers who helped, and partners and staff who made success happen. Get tips to make the meal experience fun, memorable and a learning opportunity for those you serve. 1. Understand what non-congregate meals are. 2. Learn how to promote and market your meal service program. 3. Discover effective ways to minimize risks related to safety and over-producing meals. CACFP Meal Patterns, Beginner Snack Attack: Elevate Your Snack Game S2 Sebastian I-2 Isabel Ramos-Lebron, MS, RDN, LD, National CACFP Sponsors Association Day in and day out, the same snacks are being served. You’ve been longing to elevate your snack game, but you’re lacking ideas. Next up on the menu: snacks, snacks, and more snacks! Hit reset on your menus with some fresh snack tips and recipe ideas. Get creative and add something exciting to the plate for you and the children in your care. 1. Learn how to pair foods that make sense for snacks. 2. Reinvent common foods served at snack as part of a new recipe. 3. Identify kid-friendly snack trends to serve at your center or family child care home. Farm to ECE, Beginner Advancing Farm to ECE: From Seed to Sprout S1 Sebastian I-1 Diana Myers, MS, RD, LD, Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Research shows that as a child’s brain is forming, so are their food preferences. These preferences become habits as they grow and are formed based on their food exposure, experiences, and environments. Farm to Early Care & Education initiatives offer increased access to healthy, local foods, gardening opportunities and food-based activities to enhance the quality of the educational experience. 1. Explore how Farm to ECE is being implemented in Georgia in a variety of settings. 2. Learn why collaboration is key for the success of Farm to ECE programs. 3. Explore resources to implement new activities at your site. Afterschool Meals, Beginner Food Security Beyond Program Walls S2 Panzacola H-2 Josephine Thomason, MS, RDN, LDN, FNLP, Alliance for a Healthier Generation Madeline Moritsch, MS, RDN, Alliance for a Healthier Generation How do you know when someone is experiencing food insecurity? The contributors of food insecurity are complex and it can be challenging to know if families struggle to put food on the table. CACFP sites are poised to help alleviate food insecurity beyond their program walls. Learn how to support families by creating a food access resource map. 1. Recognize the signs and symptoms of food insecurity. 2. Determine a communication strategy to share the food resource map. 3. Get customizable resources to increase access to food in your community. Management & Professional Development 99% A Human, 1% Amazing S6 Sebastian I-4 Daryl Williams Jr., MS, My Pursuit of Excellence, LLC Do you want to impact the world but are unsure if you can make a difference? Why blend in when you were made to stand out? Everyone’s DNA is almost the same. But the small percentage that differentiates us is what allows us to make the impact that we do individually. While you are 99% A Human, it is out of your 1% Amazing that you will make a difference. 1. Learn why your differences are not your deficiencies. 2. Gain confidence in your abilities. 3. Use ikigai to find your life’s purpose. Commercial Taking the Paper out of CACFP Paperwork with KidKare by Minute Menu Panzacola H-3 Jo Denton, KidKare by Minute Menu Are you tired of keeping track of CACFP paperwork? What if we told you we could cut the time you spend on paperwork in half? Learn how KidKare by Minute Menu solves the problem—by taking all the CACFP paperwork and reporting digital. Whether you sponsor homes, centers, or both, we have a solution for you. With 30 years of experience, we are continuing to make CACFP easier and more manageable. 1. Learn how to empower your Sponsor team and sites with electronic record-keeping. 2. Experience a live demo of our solution to see the entire process from start to finish. 3. Hear success stories of a sponsor using KidKare by Minute Menu. Program Admin & Operations, Beginner Compliance with Confidence: Sponsor Monitoring and Oversight S2 Panzacola G Kate Abernathy, MS, RD, LD, CMP, CCNP, Providers Choice Efficient program monitoring and oversight are essential in the CACFP and for ensuring the success of your organization. Discover best practices and opportunities of how to conduct reviews that not only meet program requirements, but also support and lift up the child care provider. Expand your understanding of effective oversight and ensure program compliance with confidence. 1. Identify CACFP monitoring requirements. 2. Explore why oversight matters and how it impacts your program. 3. Provide constructive technical assistance at reviews. Find #CACFPCreditable recipes and menus

44 National CACFP Sponsors Association Workshops Session Seven | 9:15 am - 10:15 am CACFP Meal Patterns, Beginner Crediting Basics and Beyond in the CACFP S1 Sebastian I-2 Rebecca MacIsaac, MS, RDN, USDA Food and Nutrition Service Jennifer Bailey, MS, MPH, RDN, LDN, SNS, USDA Food and Nutrition Service Discover USDA Team Nutrition resources available to support you in meeting CACFP meal pattern requirements. Review the ins and outs of the meal components via hands-on activities. 1. Discover Team Nutrition (TN) tools to help you plan creditable meals for the CACFP. 2. Identify creditable and non-creditable foods in CACFP. 3. Understand key requirements for the 5 meal pattern components. Policy & Advocacy, Beginner Why CACFP Matters: Policy & Advocacy Priorities S7 Sebastian I-3 Alexia Thex, MEd, National CACFP Sponsors Association McKenzie Brunner, MGPS, National CACFP Sponsors Association The National CACFP Sponsors Association works to advocate on behalf of, and side-byside with, CACFP operators. All of our policy and advocacy efforts revolve around the needs of our community. Hear how NCA is advocating for you and get updates on CACFP policy priorities. 1. Learn how NCA advocates for the CACFP. 2. Discuss the major policy priorities for the CACFP community. 3. Hear about CACFP program updates. Nutrition Education, Beginner Making Healthy Eating Fun S1 Panzacola F-2 Marion Campbell, MA, YWCA Metropolitan Chicago Tiffany Larocque, YWCA Metropolitan Chicago Encourage your children to eat healthy foods by making mealtimes fun! Allowing children to be involved in food preparation and menu choices helps build healthy eating habits for the future. Learn how to use songs and games to actively engage children to make the healthy foods they eat, fun to eat. 1. Discover how to make cooking with children fun. 2. Learn how to help children make healthy decisions. 3. Get creative ideas for serving healthy and fun foods. Program Admin & Operations, Beginner The Kitchen Sink: Food Preparation, Safety, and Efficiency S2 Panzacola F-4 Caitlin Boland RD, LDN, Novick Childcare Solutions Tracie Mercado, CCHA, CCHC, Novick Childcare Solutions Marcia Wileczek, CMP, CCNP, Novick Childcare Solutions Dive into the world of food preparation and food safety for child care and the CACFP. Discover effective portioning techniques to reduce wastes and costs, while optimizing inventory. Learn best practices to ensure children’s well-being, make informed food choices, and efficiently manage resources. 1. Understand the importance of food safety practices. 2. Learn to accurately measure ingredients and interpret food labels. 3. Explore approaches for effective purchasing and inventory management. Financial Management, Intermediate Developing a CACFP Budget S5 Panzacola H-1 Erica Nelson, USDA Food and Nutrition Service Wanda McNeil, MBA, EdD, USDA Food and Nutrition Service Now that you know the basics of how to develop an administrative budget, this session will dive into details and best practices about how to tailor a budget to your CACFP operation. 1. Understand why compliance matters. 2. Get practical tools and resources to help with the cost allocation process. 3. Learn how to write a cost allocation plan. Management & Professional Development Effective Training Methods for Onboarding S6 Sebastian I-4 Heather Burkhead-Goins, MEd, Institute of Child Nutrition Patrick Butler, MS, Institute of Child Nutrition Liz Dixon, MS, Institute of Child Nutrition Ready to successfully take your new hire from trainee to skilled worker? Learn about different types of effective trainings for onboarding, such as Virtual Instructor Lead Trainings (VILT), micro-training, webinars, online courses, and on-the-job aides. Discover how to overcome common challenges during onboarding as well as strategies to measure the effectiveness of your training initiatives. 1. Identify the different types of learning styles for adult learners. 2. Discover the importance of effective onboarding for new employees. 3. Learn about free training resources. Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs The Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs is available to download and/or print as a PDF. The Food Buying Guide Mobile App provides quick access to food yield information to help you make purchasing decisions from your mobile device. Download it today. foodbuyingguide.fns.usda.gov

cacfp.org/conference 45 Thursday Nutrition Education, Intermediate Preventing Food Allergies: Introducing the Top 9 S1 Panzacola F-1 Markita Lewis, MS, RD, National Peanut Board Recommendations for feeding infants have undergone a significant transformation. The latest guidelines encourage introducing solid foods, including common allergens, to babies starting as early as four to six months of age. Learn safe techniques for introducing allergens to infants and understand why postponing is no longer considered the best approach. 1. Identify the top nine allergens. 2. Understand the signs and symptoms of food allergies. 3. Explore the latest guidelines for infant feeding recommendations. Research & Resources Mindfulness and SEL Practices for Educators and Children S1 Panzacola F-3 Julia Gest, MEd, The Pennsylvania State University Holly Hatton, PhD, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Mindful practice supports an educator’s ability to grow self-awareness, recognize how emotions and thoughts contribute to interactions with others, and respond to children with compassion. Explore mindful practices and social-emotional learning (SEL) for educators and children to promote a caring, equitable ECE community. 1. Understand how to cultivate mindful practices for an equitable classroom. 2. Identify the core areas of mindful practice and the connection to SEL. 3. Get resources related to mindfulness and SEL that support well-being. Summer Food Summer Supplement: Understanding How EBT Expands Access S8 Panzacola H-4 Whitney Peters, MS, MPH, USDA Food and Nutrition Service The SFSP is meant to ensure children have food when schools are closed for the summer. The Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program helps meet this need providing grocery-buying benefits to low-income families with school-aged children. Learn how more than 29 million children across America will benefit from Summer EBT. 1. Understand the new S-EBT program. 2. Identify eligibility criteria for the program. 3. Identify how S-EBT complements other feeding programs. Farm to ECE Growing Wins Across Early Childhood and Food System Sectors S1 Sebastian I-1 Clarissa Hayes, Food Research and Action Center When combined, CACFP and Farm to Early Care Education (Farm to ECE) activities can have an extraordinary impact on children, child care providers, and local communities. Discover the mutually beneficial synergy between these initiatives as well as recommendations for stakeholders to boost participation in these key opportunities. 1. Understand how to leverage CACFP for Farm to ECE activities. 2. Get templates that help streamline the processes for expanding Farm to ECE. 3. Learn from peers who have successfully implemented these initiatives. Commercial Embracing Technology to Maintain USDA Compliance Panzacola H-3 Tristan Clerihew, Early Learning Ventures Do you get frustrated or overwhelmed with the amount of time spent on meal planning, which takes away from your focus on improving children’s lives? Utilizing data creates endless options, but only a few will generate reimbursement. Technology doesn’t just save you time, it can also help you increase revenue. 1. Understand the process of a CACFP reimbursable meal. 2. Learn how to use technology to improve CACFP data tracking and management. 3. Get best practices to streamline your reimbursement process. Management & Professional Development Artificial Intelligence for Child Nutrition S6 Panzacola G Kevin Yee, PhD, University of Central Florida Have you heard about Artificial Intelligence, but are unsure where to begin or how it could be beneficial to your program? Discover the basics of large language models (LLMs), like ChatGPT, and how you can use them in your current role within child nutrition settings. 1. Learn why LLMs are game-changing technologies for child nutrition. 2. Understand the need to alter assignment prompts. 3. Identify the limitations and weaknesses of LLMs. Get all of the current information in one manual to help you and your purchasing agent: • Buy the right amount of food and the appropriate type of food for your program(s). • Determine the specific contribution each food makes toward the meal pattern requirements. The Food Buying Guide Goes Digital! The web-based Interactive Food Buying Guide allows you to: easily search and navigate food yields, compare food yields, and create and save favorite foods lists. The Interactive Product Formulation Statement Workbook allows manufacturers to easily calculate their product’s contribution statement and generate crediting documentation. The Recipe Analysis Workbook which helps program operators determine the meal pattern contribution for recipes! Easily search for creditable ingredients, calculate the meal pattern contribution, and print a contribution statement. The FBG Calculator assists Child Nutrition Program operators in creating a shopping list to streamline food ordering needs for their programs.

46 National CACFP Sponsors Association Workshops Session Eight | 10:30 am - 11:30 am Research & Resources, Beginner Creating Natural Outdoor Learning Environments S1 Panzacola F-3 Caliste Chong, MS, Nemours Children’s Health Let’s talk about natural outdoor learning environments! What are they and how can trainers support early care and education (ECE) programs to take a natural approach to their outdoor play spaces? Discover how these spaces encourage active play and healthy eating habits. Learn about different approaches and practical examples to work with ECE programs to create these environments. 1. Understand what a natural outdoor learning environment is. 2. Identify the difference between conventional playgrounds and natural play spaces. 3. Get resources to create natural outdoor learning environments. CACFP Classic Program Admin & Operations, Beginner Completing Claims Like Clockwork S4 Panzacola F-4 Cherese Myree, CFE, MH Miles Company, CPA, PC Learn the CACFP best practices for the submission of accurate claims for the reimbursements of meals. Identify management practices that adversely impact claims and help ensure that providers are getting reimbursed for the meals that they are serving. 1. Identify the role of the sponsoring organization. 2. Learn the key steps of the claim workflow. 3. Understand how to correctly calculate administrative fees. Policy & Advocacy, Beginner How Climate Change Impacts Food Insecurity S7 Sebastian I-3 Christine Roseberry Belinda, Penn State Better Kid Care The effects of a changing climate can cause food insecurity, worsen safe drinking water, alter the nutrient quality in food, and make it harder to access adequate nutrition equitably. Children’s vulnerability to climate change means we must increase climate awareness to support their healthy development now and in the future. 1. Examine the impacts of climate change on children. 2. Identify ways to build climate resiliency that support health, nutrition, and food security. 3. Get climate resources targeted to support children’s healthy development. Nutrition Education, Beginner Limiting Added Sugars in the CACFP S1 Panzacola F-1 Brittany Coleman, MS, RD, LDN, Delaware Department of Education You’ve heard about the health effects that added sugars can have on our bodies, but did you know that most young children consume more than the recommended amounts? Added sugars can be sneaky and are often lurking in places that you may not normally expect. Learn to help the children in your care meet the recommendations set forth by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. 1. Understand the daily recommendation for added sugars for children. 2. Learn what qualifies as an added sugar and what does not. 3. Identify ways to limit added sugars at child care centers and homes. Farm to ECE, Beginner Sowing Seeds of Impact: USDA Farm to School Grants S1 Sebastian I-1 Brandee Kitzmiller, MS, USDA Food and Nutrition Service Diana Myers, MS, RD, LD, Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Brooke Wolf, Quality Care Services Angela Kretschmar, Heaven’s Windows Interested in applying for a Farm to School grant but don’t know where to start? Learn the requirements and how to apply for the Patrick Leahy Farm to School Program Grant. Hear from the awardees of this prestigious grant as they share their application process, how they made themselves stand out, and ways they implemented the grant in their program. 1. Learn about the Patrick Leahy Grant and if your organization is eligible. 2. Obtain practical resources and ideas for your own grant application. 3. Get best practices from USDA Staff and Awardees. Nutrition Education, Beginner Promoting Responsive Feeding Practices in Early Childhood Settings S1 Panzacola F-2 Shonika Kwarteng, MBA, RD, LD, National Center for Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety Responsive feeding is an attentive way of feeding young children that includes watching for their hunger and satiety cues. Explore adult and child roles in the division of responsibility in feeding and its impact on children’s physical and mental development. 1. Define the characteristics of responsive feeding. 2. Identify the benefits of responsive feeding. 3. Get strategies and resources to help engage in responsive feeding with children. National and Community Allies NCA is honored to work with a number of national and community nonprofit organizations whose commitment to the child nutrition community knows no boundaries. We hope you will take some time to visit info.cacfp.org/childnutritionpartners when you get home to learn more about them.

cacfp.org/conference 47 Thursday Afterschool Meals, Beginner Leveraging State and Federal Funds to Support Participation S4 Panzacola H-2 Erik Peterson, MPAff, Afterschool Alliance The past several years have seen substantial growth in summer and afterschool meals programs with the additional assistance during COVID. SFSP and Afterschool Meals are both a critical part of comprehensive out-of-school time programs. Explore how to partner with existing sites to sustain and grow participation. 1. Identify the key elements of partnering with SFSP and ARAS enrichment providers. 2. Learn how to work with partners to advocate for additional funding. 3. Discover how to access existing funding to support program participation. Management & Professional Development Fostering a Positive Work Culture S6 Sebastian I-4 Josephine Thomason, MS, RDN, LDN, FNLP, Alliance for a Healthier Generation Madeline Moritsch, MS, RDN, National Advisor, Alliance for a Healthier Generation A positive workplace is critical to staff engagement and success. Learn how to foster a sense of connectedness and acceptance within your team. Gain valuable tools to identify employee strengths, encourage a practice of gratitude, and teach the value of collaboration. 1. Explore the benefits of effective teams. 2. Learn to assess the strengths of your team. 3. Recognize preferred styles of gratitude. CACFP Classic CACFP Meal Patterns, Beginner Identifying Whole Grain-Rich S1 Sebastian I-2 Lisa Mack, National CACFP Sponsors Association Serving whole grain-rich (WGR) grains is an important element of the new meal pattern. Learn how to identify which products meet the whole grain-rich regulations. Trainers can use this workshop to support CACFP participants. 1. Review what whole grain-rich means. 2. Learn the six methods used to identify if a product is whole grain-rich. 3. Understand the rule-of-three and whether a grain is creditable or not. Summer Food Non-Congregate Summer Meal Service S8 Panzacola H-4 Laura Roth, MPH, USDA Food and Nutrition Service Kenya Pennington, MA, USDA Food and Nutrition Service As part of our collaborative efforts to enhance USDA’s summer nutrition programs, approved program operators in low-income, rural areas can now use alternate service models that are tailored to the needs of the children and communities they serve. Learn how to feed kids far from the bus stop. 1. Hear from State Agency and/or sponsor panelists who implemented rural noncongregate meal service in summer 2023. 2. Gain a better understanding of the requirements under the forthcoming new rule. 3. Learn best practices for implementing rural non-congregate meal service. Financial Management, Intermediate Preparing for CACFP or SFSP Audits S5 Panzacola H-1 Constance Moore, MBA, MA, CCNP, YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South The word ‘audit’ often evokes anxiety and unease for providers. It’s not a reflection of your confidence in your work but rather the apprehension of having it scrutinized by someone else. Even when you’re certain of following federal guidelines, why do you feel this way? How can you overcome these feelings and approach audits with confidence and composure? 1. Learn how to prepare for an announced or unannounced audit. 2. Understand the purpose of an audit and how to address findings. 3. Identify who is responsible for each aspect of the food program at your site. Commercial CACFP Training Program & Nutrition Calendar Panzacola H-3 Jennifer Basey, MEd, National CACFP Sponsors Association Sharla Olson, LN, SENDCAA Where else can you find nutrition information, CACFP best practices, table crafts, physical activities, business tips, provider training modules, parent provider connection letters, child care curriculum, and record keeping all in one place? NCA’s Nutrition Calendar & Training Program is perfect for providers, centers and afterschool sites. The 56-page calendar record keeping system and 5-hour training program is available in bulk for less than $4 per provider. 1. Learn how to use the NCA Calendar to support your program. 2. Get inspired on how to implement the activities and training. 3. Find out why over 35,000 providers across the country consider this their #1 CACFP resource. CACFP Meal Patterns, Intermediate Beyond Beginners: Next Level Menu Planning S2 Panzacola G Isabel Ramos-Lebron, MS, RDN, LD, National CACFP Sponsors Association Navigating the complexities of developing a CACFP menu can often be overwhelming and confusing. What crucial information should you include on the menu to be in compliance? Do you include ounce equivalency, serving size, or both? Moreover, are there specific documents you should maintain while planning your menu? Learn how to create menus stress-free while meeting CACFP requirements. 1. Learn the differences in retail and foodservice products. 2. Evaluate and determine which CACFP foods require documentation. 3. Differentiate front-of-house and back-ofhouse CACFP menus.

48 National CACFP Sponsors Association Workshops Session Nine | 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm Nutrition Education, Intermediate CACFP Meal Pattern Jeopardy S2 Panzacola F-1 Linsey LaPlant, MS, RDN, Health-e Pro Test your meal pattern knowledge by playing meal pattern component Jeopardy! Explore meal patterns, calculate contributions, standardize recipes, and decipher grain equivalents in true Jeopardy style. 1. Review the CACFP meal patterns. 2. Identify meal components and their use within the meal pattern. 3. Find accurate sources of crediting and calculate meal contributions. Research & Resources Partnering with Cooperative Extension to Improve Eating Patterns S2 Panzacola F-3 Virginia Stage, PhD, RDN, North Carolina State University Kathryn Hoy, PhD, RDN, LDN, North Carolina State University Tammy Chase-Brunelle, MA, CHES, North Carolina State University It takes a village to feed young children, but where do we find them? Discover how to find Cooperative Extension resources to improve the dietary quality of young children. Get strategies for building successful partnerships and learn how Cooperative Extension can support your CACFP team and maintain your bottom line. 1. Learn technical skills to get choosy eaters to try new foods. 2. Explore a resource guide for finding technical assistance and programs. 3. Create an action plan for next steps. Policy & Advocacy, Intermediate Civil Rights Compliance and Special Diets in the CACFP S7 Sebastian I-3 Kate Abernathy, MS, RDN, LDN, CMP, CCNP, Providers Choice What is required for a child with a food allergy or special diet need? Come and learn how to best support the needs of the child while balancing program regulations. Review real world examples with solutions and lists of creditable foods, tools and resources while maintaining compliance with civil rights. 1. Understand the basic requirements for civil rights and special diets. 2. Get documents, forms, and nutrition education resources. 3. Discover how other sponsors/programs are managing special diets. Program Admin & Operations, Beginner Navigating Home Monitoring Situations S2 Panzacola F-4 Annetta Rutland, CMP, CCNP, 4C for Children Denise Andrews, CMP, CCNP, For the Children Ever faced an empty home or had the police show up unexpectedly during a monitoring visit? Do you know how to handle these situations? Test your skills in our interactive game and explore the unique challenges that monitors can face. Review the USDA monitoring regulations to enhance your skills to ensure seamless and successful visits. 1. Gain ideas to prepare for the unexpected during monitoring visits. 2. Learn effective strategies to minimize onsite challenges. 3. Review policies and procedures for effective monitoring reviews. Financial Management, Beginner Procuring Local Foods for Child Nutrition Programs S5 Panzacola H-1 Melissa Daigle Katz, MPH, USDA Food and Nutrition Service Lissa Ong, MPH, RDN, USDA Food and Nutrition Service From beef and bison in Montana to apples in Michigan and radishes in Rhode Island, local foods are on the menu for children across the country. Local procurement not only supports increasing economic opportunities for local farmers, but also helps child care institutions incorporate wholesome local foods into program meals and encourages children to make healthy food choices. 1. Learn how local foods can meet meal pattern requirements. 2. Understand what is required when purchasing local foods. 3. Get resources for procuring local foods. Management & Professional Development Inclusive Communication S6 Sebastian I-4 Kavita Sawh, MS, University of Central Florida, Ginsburg Center for Inclusion and Community Engagement Effective communication is the cornerstone of building inclusive and diverse communities and workplaces. Learn to enhance your communication skills, which will enable you to connect with diverse audiences and create an environment where everyone feels heard and valued. 1. Understand the meaning of inclusive communication. 2. Explore barriers that may hinder inclusive communication. 3. Learn strategies that help foster inclusive communication. Scan the QR code to learn more.

cacfp.org/conference 49 Thursday Nutrition Education, Beginner Learning to Love Veggie-Inspired Snacks and Meals S1 Panzacola F-2 Erin Croom, MS, Small Bites Adventure Club Amy Warne, MBA, RD, LD, Partnership for a Healthier America If you serve it, will they come? In order to get children to eat fruits and vegetables, they need opportunities to engage with them before mealtime. Learn three easy, evidence-based techniques to introduce children to new veggies and the dos and don’ts for high quality food education. Build your confidence in helping children discover their love of veggies. 1. Discover age appropriate food education activities. 2. Explore PHA Veggie Early and Often approved veggie snack recipes. 3. Learn about national and regional support organizations to grow your nutritional programming. Summer Food Underdogs Unite: Collaboration for a Deeper Impact on Child Hunger S8 Panzacola H-4 Tamara Sandberg, MS, US Program Development, Feed the Children Are you wanting to expand the impact of your child nutrition program, but find yourselves constrained by limited resources? Explore keys to successful collaborative efforts as well as common pitfalls to avoid. Learn how to leverage your strengths through partnership for a deeper impact on child hunger. 1. Identify common collaboration challenges. 2. Discover best practices for successful collaborations. 3. Learn how to formalize agreements and avoid miscommunications through documents. CACFP Meal Patterns, Beginner Get the Facts! CN Labels & Product Formulation Statements (PFS) S2 Sebastian I-2 Rebecca MacIsaac, MS, RDN, USDA Food and Nutrition Service Jennifer Bailey, MS, MPH, RDN, LDN, SNS, USDA Food and Nutrition Service When should you request a CN Label or PFS? Is the crediting documentation for your product acceptable? Get clarity on common issues related to inaccurate or misleading product documentation. USDA experts will provide guidance on accepting documentation for meal pattern requirements and share sample Product Formulation Statements and CN Labels. 1. Determine why crediting documentation is important and know when it is needed. 2. Master the guidance on Child Nutrition (CN) labels and Product Formulation Statements (PFS). 3. Engage in hands-on practice with CN labels and PFS Statements including recognizing inaccurate or misleading product documentation. Afterschool Meals Increasing Participation in Afterschool Meals S4 Panzacola H-2 Brandi Murray, MS, MPhil, FLIPANY Afterschool Meals has seen a significant decrease in the number of newly engaged and/ or enrolled sites. Although this can be equated to a lack of sufficient funding or opportunity for enrollment, it also includes knowing how to successfully engage with the communities in which we serve. Learn how to develop an effective engagement strategy and win the support of your community. 1. Discover new ways to engage community partners and programs. 2. Understand how an agency’s outreach efforts can impact their visibility. 3. Get ideas for how your agency can provide support to interested programs. Commercial Nourishing Resources with Goya MyPlate Recipes & Better For You Products Panzacola H-3 MeriTerese Racanelli, MS, Goya Foods Goya MyPlate Recipes and Goya Better For You product line are lower in sodium, sugar and saturated fat than regular. These can help people deliciously reduce excess sodium, sugar and saturated fat in cultural meals to help meet the U.S. Dietary Guidelines 2020-2025. Learn about ways they can help with quick, easy, nutritious, delicious, budget friendly meal planning and about important differences among beans. Healthier options for healthier communities. 1. Learn about Goya MyPlate Recipes and resources. 2. Identify better product options to help meet U.S. DGA for healthier communities. 3. Discover beans that meet FDA’s term “good” & “excellent” source for key nutrients. Farm to ECE, Beginner Growing Healthy Foundations: Farm to ECE Made Easy S1 Panzacola G Meagan K. Shedd, PhD, Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems Farm to Early Care and Education (ECE) is not limited to traditional farming practices but includes everyday tasks that contribute to children’s learning and development. Explore how simple actions, like buying local produce and promoting healthy eating, align with learning standards for children aged 0-5. Discover how you may already be integrating Farm to ECE into your daily routine. 1. Identify the purpose of Farm to ECE. 2. Learn how everyday activities align with learning standards. 3. Get practical resources to implement Farm to ECE. Sinh To Bo (Avocado Smoothie) Add all liquids into the blender, followed by the avocado and the ice. Blend together until smooth and serve cold. Makes one serving. Crediting: 1¼ cup provides ½ cup vegetable and 3 /4 cup milk • 3 /4 cup milk • 1½ tbsp sweetened condensed milk • 1 tsp lime juice • ½ cup avocado, diced • 1 /3 cup ice

50 National CACFP Sponsors Association Workshops Session Ten | 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Nutrition Education, Beginner Decoding Food Labels S1 Panzacola F-2 Heather Burkhead-Goins, MEd, Institute of Child Nutrition Does it sometimes feel like you’re reading a different language when looking at food labels? Learn to navigate the nutrition maze to make well-informed and healthier choices when it comes to the foods you purchase and serve for your child nutrition program. 1. Explore the common types of food labels and how to interpret them. 2. Identify who regulates and verifies the accuracy of food labels. 3. Learn tips and strategies for selecting healthy food choices. Financial Management, Beginner Budgeting and Compliance for Sponsors S5 Panzacola H-1 Kenneth Cerini, CPA, CFP, FABFA, Cerini & Associates LLP Establishing policies to ensure compliance and program integrity is crucial to the CACFP. Explore the essential aspects of financial management, budget development, and adherence to policies within the CACFP. Get best practices and tools needed to effectively navigate the complexities of program regulations. 1. Identify the fundamental principles of financial management. 2. Learn to develop a comprehensive budget for your program. 3. Understand the allowability of costs. Head Start Combating Resistance: Uniting Education Staff and Nutrition Teams S6 Panzacola F-1 Sheila Tompkins-Hess, Nevada Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Child and Family Services “Oh, the kids don’t like that!”, “The kids aren’t getting enough food”, “That’s not the way we used to do it!” Ever heard any of these statements when trying to get your education staff on board with the nutrition team? Examine why there might be a disconnect and learn how to get all your staff on the same team. 1. Understand why your team may be resistant. 2. Identify the shared goals of the education staff and nutrition team. 3. Learn how to communicate the ‘why’ behind the ask. Management & Professional Development People, Problems, and Pups S6 Sebastian I-4 Vickie Coffey, RBB Edgewood Schools In our efforts to manage work conflicts, financial issues, and time constraints, it’s essential to prioritize self-care. Self-care is more than healthy eating, exercise, and pedicures. It can also include the joy of spending time with puppies. Learn to find inner peace and make your mental health a top priority in your selfcare routine. 1. Identify the differences of people in the workplace. 2. Discuss strategies to find daily relaxation. 3. Understand the importance of mental health for self-care. Summer Food A Collaborative Approach to Summer Meals S8 Panzacola H-4 Sonya Irish Hauser, PhD, MS, Russell Sage College Laura A. McClure, MSPH, Russell Sage College Delivery of the SFSP by community sponsors can result in patchwork approaches, duplication of efforts, and insufficient reach of many eligible children, particularly where the sponsors are not schools. A unique collaborative of sponsors working together for over 10 years, the Summer Meals Collaborative (SMC), represents an effective model for addressing SFSP challenges. 1. Identify the challenges and barriers associated with delivering the SFSP. 2. Discover valuable research opportunities that exist within the SMC. 3. Explore how this model could be replicated nationally. Research & Resources, Beginner Feeding Infants S1 Panzacola F-3 Katey Halasz, MPH, RD, USDA Food and Nutrition Service Jill Ladd, MPH, RDN, LD, USDA Food and Nutrition Service Join us for an interactive discussion on breastfeeding, formula feeding, developmental readiness, solid foods, and more. Learn about Team Nutrition’s Feeding Infants and Breastfed Babies Welcome Here guide! 1. Understand new policy guidance related to breastmilk storage recommendations. 2. Explore new questions and answers related to the CACFP infant meal pattern. 3. Discover Team Nutrition tools to help you feed infants creditable foods as part of reimbursable meals and snacks in the CACFP. Industry Partners We are thankful for our Industry Partners and their support of the National CACFP Sponsors Association and the CACFP/SFSP communities. Learn more about our partners by visiting info.cacfp.org/childnutritionpartners.