Resources & Training Material

If you have questions regarding any of the CACFP trainings, please contact a member of the CACFP Child Nutrition staff. 

Basic Training

This link will take you to the handouts that are provided at the CACFP Basic Training. This training is for new applicants as well as new staff who will be working with CACFP. New institutions wanting to participate in CACFP must attend the live training and complete an online contract with the State in order to be eligible to participate in CACFP. 

If you are interested in participating in CACFP please contact one of our CACFP Consultants.

2021 Annual Training 

Ace Your Audit (PowerPoint with notes)
Creating and Conducting In-House Trainings (pdf)
Using Ounce Equivalents in CACFP (PowerPoint with notes)

 

Civil Rights
 CNP Web 
Limited English Proficiency Resources

CACFP Enrollment Form - French (Word)
CACFP Enrollment Form - French (pdf)
CACFP Enrollment Form - Portuguese (Word)
CACFP Enrollment Form - Portuguese (pdf)
CACFP Enrollment Form - Somali (Word)
CACFP Enrollment Form - Somali (pdf)

Parent IEF Letter - French (Word)
Parent IEF Letter - French (pdf)
Parent IEF Letter - Portuguese (Word)
Parent IEF Letter - Portuguese (pdf)
Parent IEF Letter - Somali (Word)
Parent IEF Letter - Somali (pdf)
Parent IEF Letter - Spanish (Word)
Parent IEF Letter - Spanish (pdf)
Parent IEF Letter - Vietnamese (Word)
Parent IEF Letter - Vietnamese (pdf)

Parent Letter TIER II Homes - Somali (Word)
Parent Letter TIER II Homes - Somali (pdf)

Provider for Tier 1 - Somali (Word)
Provider for Tier 1 - Somali (pdf)

Growing a Healthier Future with CACFP - French (pdf)
Growing a Healthier Future with CACFP - French (PowerPoint)
Growing a Healthier Future with CACFP - Portuguese (pdf)
Growing a Healthier Future with CACFP - Portuguese (PowerPoint)
Growing a Healthier Future with CACFP - Somali (pdf)
Growing a Healthier Future with CACFP - Somali (PowerPoint)

Child Food Chart - French (Word)
Child Food Chart - French (pdf)
Child Food Chart - Portuguese (Word)
Child Food Chart - Portuguese (pdf)
Child Food Chart - Somali (Word)
Child Food Chart - Somali (pdf)

WIC Income Guidelines 7-7-22 to 6-30-22 - Somali (Word)
WIC Income Guidelines 7-7-22 to 6-30-22 - Somali (pdf)
WIC Income Guidelines 7-7-22 to 6-30-22 - Spanish (Word)
WIC Income Guidelines 7-7-22 to 6-30-22 - Spanish (pdf)
WIC Income Guidelines 7-7-22 to 6-30-22 - Vietnamese (Word)
WIC Income Guidelines 7-7-22 to 6-30-22 - Vietnamese (pdf)

 Farm to CACFP

Harvest of the Month

 Procurement
Webinars, Presentations & Helpful Tools

 

Links to USDA Resources

Brochures and Posters

Cookbooks

Financial 

Handbooks - This link will take you to the following handbooks: Adult Day Care Centers, At-Risk After school Care Centers, Day Care Homes, Independent Centers, Management Plans and Budgets, Serious Deficiency, Suspension, & Appeals

Using Ounce Equivalents

The following forms are effective October 1, 2021.  If your institution has been granted a waiver to delay implementation until June 30, 2022, please continue to use the forms above.  Should you have any questions, please contact a member of the Child Nutrition CACFP team. 

Preparing Meals

Maine Department of Education, Child Nutrition has teamed up with Chef Cricket Azima of The Creative Kitchen to create a video series to assist Maine CACFP Sponsors with ideas for feeding the children in their care. 

“Opening Minds”, you will discover creative tips and ideas for getting those “picky eaters” to try and enjoy eating new and different foods.

“Balancing Bellies”, you will learn fun and positive tips for encouraging kids to eat a healthy, balanced diet.

“Food and Allergies”, you will learn about allergies to different foods and tips for keeping children safe while still making them feel included.

“Cultural Cooking”, you will explore the importance of educating and exposing kids to foods from different cultures and learn practical tips for adding cultural ingredients and dishes to your childcare menus.

Recipes featured in "Opening Minds" and "Balancing Bellies" are from the cookbook "Everybody Can Cook" written by Cricket Azima of The Creative Kitchen, www.thecreativekitchen.com

Rainbow Rice (Recipe) (CACFP Crediting)
Playtime Pasta Salad (Recipe)  (CACFP Crediting)

Nutrition
Wellness 
WIC
Center for Disease Control (CDC)
Other Helpful Links

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