On-Demand FDCH CACFP Training Now Available!
Family Daycare Home
On-Demand Annual CACFP Training and Resources
Karamu Nutrition Program
Dear Karamu Providers:

The On-demand video training for Family Daycare Homes is now available. Thanks to everyone who was able to attend the live webinar. If you were not able to attend the live webinar, be sure to follow the instructions below to complete the on-demand training.
IF YOU DID NOT ATTEND THE LIVE WEBINAR: 

You must view the on-demand video to satisfy the annual CACFP training requirements. To receive credit, be sure to follow the instructions provided at the end of the video. Your training certificate will be sent by email two to three weeks after you complete the training.
Click Here To Access The On-Demand Training
Click the button above to access the On-Demand training video. You must review the video in its entirety to receive credit. If you start watching the video and need to stop before getting to the end, the training application will take you back to where you left off once you log back in. Included below are a number of training handouts, resources, and non-credit training videos that are complimentary to the on-demand training. Note - the training videos below cannot be viewed for credit. You must review the full on-demand training to satisfy the annual training requirements and to receive credit.

You must complete the On-Demand Training by August 31st
(If you Attended The Live Webinar, You Do Not Need to complete On-Demand Training)
IF YOU ATTENDED THE LIVE WEBINAR:

All training certificates will be sent out by e-mail by the end of the week. We have included a collection of handouts, resources, and refresher training videos below. We've also published a non-credit recording of the webinar if you want to go back and review any portions of it. If you have any staff members who still need to take the training to receive credit, they must view the full On-Demand video by following the instructions above.
Handouts, Resources, and Refresher Training Video Snippets
Module 1: CACFP Overview
FDCH CACFP Overview
Start here for an overview of the CACFP. (8:23)

Module 2: CACFP Meal Pattern Requirements
Meal Pattern Requirements for Children
CACFP Meal Pattern Requirements for Children 12 months of age and older. (3:15)
FDCH Infant Meal Pattern Requirements
CACFP Meal Pattern requirements for Infants 0 through 11 months of age (6:26)
Whole Grain Rich Requirements
Whole Grain Rich Grains Requirements
(2:28)
Ounce Equivalents JUL22 Extended Version
Ounce Equivalents Grain Serving Sizes
(22:04)
Handouts

Child Meal Pattern Poster
Child Meal Pattern Requirements
CN Labels and Recipes
Identifying Whole Grain-Rich Foods
Infant Meal Pattern Requirement
Infant Meal Pattern Fact Sheet
Ounce Equivalents Measuring Chart
USDA Milk Training
KY WIC Foods List
TN WIC Foods List (rev OCT20)
Forms

Infant Formula Statement
Infant Menu (KY Only)

Please see the supplemental resources provided below for menus, recipes, and a list of CN labeled products!
 Manuals
CACFP Meal Pattern Worksheets
Creditable Foods Guide
Ounce Equivalents "Cheat Sheet"
Ounce Equivalents Resource Guide
Feed Infants Guide
CACFP Halftime: Grains Ounce Equivalents Tools for CACFP Operators
USDA Training Video on Ounce Equivalents
Module 3: Attendance and Meal Counts
CACFP Attendance and Meal Counts for Childcare Homes (7:41)
Handouts

FDCH Attendance & Meal Count Form
Module 4: Claim Submission and Review Process
FDCH Claim Processing
CACFP Claim Edit Check Procedure for Childcare Homes (6:02)
Module 5: Program Recordkeeping
FDCH Recordkeeping
FDCH Program Recordkeeping (2:14)
Handouts

Building For The Future Poster
WIC Flyer

Module 6: Program Reimbursement System
FDCH Reimbursement System
CACFP Reimbursement System for Childcare Homes (5:21)
Handouts

FDCH Meal Reimbursement Rates (2023-2024)
Module 7: Civil Rights
Civil Rights (1:45)
Handouts

Civil Rights Grievance Procedure
Supplemental Resources
Kidkare CACFP Software
Kidkare Basics
Completing eForms Enrollment Onsite
Overview of Kidkare eForms
Karamu CACFP Cycle Menus
Child Menus

Cycle Menu 1 (rev 01-22)
Cycle Menu 1A
Cycle Menu 2 (Rev 01-22)
Cycle Menu 2A
Cycle Menu 3
Cycle Menu 4ext Link
Blank Menu Template (Breakfast, Lunch, Snack)
Blank Menu Template (All Meals)

Suggested Recipes for Cycle Menu 3
Apple French Toast Bake
Cheesy Potato Egg and Bacon Bake
Chicken Fajita
Smokin Powerhouse Chili

Suggested Recipes for Cycle Menu 4
Chic Penne
Crunchy Hawaiian Chicken Wrap
Stir Fried Green Rice, Eggs, Ham
Porcupine Sliders
Infant Menus

Infant Cycle Menu
Blank Infant Menu template
Kids lunch box with cute cat sandwich_ muffin and mouse made from boiled egg. Back to school breakfast background - lunch box_ bottle of orange juice and banana. Top view. Copy space
Commonly Purchased CN Labeled Products

Please click here for a collection of commercially processed food items that have published CN labels (or manufacturer's product formulation statements (PFS)) either printed on the packaging or available from the manufacturer. For more information on CN labels, click here.

Recipe Resources

Please follow the links below to a number of websites that offer CACFP compliant recipes.

  • Child Nutrition Recipe Box
  • Healthy School Recipes (Note: when you click the button to print recipes from this site, you can adjust the recipe to the number of children you plan to serve)
  • USDA CACFP Recipes for Daycare Homes
  • USDA Recipe Collection
Other USDA Training Resources
Feeding Infants Guide
Nutrition Resource for Children
Nutrition Training Website
Recorded Training Webinars
Please visit our YouTube Channel for easy access to all of our childcare training videos
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