CACFP Basic Training

The CACFP Basic Training is provided through a software program call EnGiNE. To access the CACFP Basic Training, please complete this form - OR- send an email to child.nutrition@maine.gov containing your first and last name, the name of your program, your email address and your request to access the Basic Training. You will receive a confirmation email containing next steps for creating an EnGiNE account. Once you've created your EnGiNE account and can access the system, you will be responsible for completing all applicable training modules. Training modules last between 15 minutes to one hour, depending on the topic, and each training module includes a "knowledge check". Knowledge checks must be completed with a minimum score of 80% to receive credit. Training modules and knowledge checks may be taken as many times as needed to reach the minimum score. We will verify whether training videos appropriate to your program have been viewed as part of compliance and monitoring process. Training certificates will be awarded upon completion of each training module/knowledge check. Copies of training certificates on all applicable training topics will be required to start the CACFP application process. All programs are required to complete the following modules:

1. Intro to CACFP
2. Meal Service Records
3. Financial Management
4. Training Requirements
5. Civil Rights Requirements
6. Claiming
7. CACFP Resources

These additional training modules are required as applicable to each program:

• Child Meal Pattern: required for programs serving children between the ages of 1-18
• Infant Meal Pattern: required for programs serving infants between the ages of birth-11 months
• Adult Meal Pattern: required for programs serving adult who are 60 or older, or who are physically or mentally impaired to the extent that limits their independence and ability to carry out activities of daily living
• Enrollment Records: required for child care center programs, outside-school-hours-care-programs, adult centers and Head Start centers. (Please note: this module is NOT required for At Risk Afterschool programs or Emergency Shelter programs).
• Monitoring Requirements: required for programs that sponsor more than one (1) physical center site and sponsors of family child care providers. (Please note: this module is NOT required for independent, single-center programs.)

Please note: 

• These trainings must be taken within six (6) months of applying to operate CACFP
• New applications for CACFP participation are accepted annually between July 1st - April 30th (new applications are not accepted between May 1st-June 30th)

Please email paula.nadeau@maine.gov to provide your name and email address in order to gain access to the CACFP Basic Training.

Below are handouts provided for the Basic Training.