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. Below are handouts provided for the Basic Training.
IEFs:
2023-2024 Child Care Center IEF
Free, Reduced, Paid Form
Income Guidelines July 2023 to June 2024
50 Snack Ideas
Annual Staff Training Form
"Building for the Future" Flier
CACFP Best Practices
CACFP Offer vs Serve
Child Portion Menu
Child Portion Menu Instructions
Child Portion Menu Sample
Child Nutrition Labels
Daily Infant Sheet
Daily Infant Sheet Example, 0-5 Months
Daily Infant Sheet Example, 6-11 Months
Dietary Restriction Substitution Statement
Growing a Healthier Future with CACFP
Health-Safety Standards
Income Guidelines July 2023 to June 2024
Infant Portion Menu Sample
Infant Portion Menu
Meal Count Form
Posted Menu Example
Ready-to-Eat Breakfast Cereal Categories
Sample Meals for Adults
Sample Meals for Ages 1-2
Sample Meals for Ages 3-5
Sample Meals for Ages 6-18
WIC Participant Food List
Charts:
New Adult Food Chart
New Child Food Chart
New Infant Food Chart
Grains:
CACFP Grain Based Desserts
Identifying Whole Grain Rich
Ounce Equivalents-How grains are measured in CACFP
Using Ounce Equivalents for Grains in the CACFP Including Grains Measuring Chart
Feeding Infants Using Ounce Equivalents in the CACFP
Calculating Ounce Equivalents for Grains in the CACFP
Determining Ounce Equivalents for Grains in CACFP Recipes
Infants:
Infant Meals
Feeding Infants in CACFP
Milk:
Milk Substitutes
Milk Substitutes Q & A
Serving Milk In CACFP
Sugar Limits:
CACFP Calculating Sugar Limits in Cereal
CACFP Calculating Sugar Limits in Yogurt
CACFP Choose Cereal Lower in Sugar
CACFP Choose Yogurt
And Justice for All Poster - Required for all CACFP Programs - Please request a poster from paula.nadeau@maine.gov
Build for the Future
WIC Income Guidelines
Civil Rights Information
Limited English Proficiency Resources
CACFP Rates for July 2023 to June 2024
Direct Deposit Form
Direct Deposit Form Instructions
CACFP Financial Tracking Workbook
Potential CACFP Reimbursement Calculator
CACFP Home Reimbursement Calculator
Monthly Meal Count, Attendance, FRP Roster Workbook
Once you have completed Basic Training and have decided to join the CACFP, you must complete a State of Maine Vendor Form.
Follow this link to the Office of the State Controller access the vendor form.
Once you have completed Basic Training and have decided to join the CACFP, you must complete a State of Maine Vendor Form.
Follow this link to the Office of the State Controller access the vendor form.