Are you looking for a way to highlight the work your child nutrition staff accomplishes? Do you want to share ideas that your team has adopted to sustain your program? ICN is currently seeking panelists with the following qualities as a speaker:

• Enthusiast
• Engaging
• Committed
• Effective communicator
• Knowledgeable of the CACFP

The CACFP 101 Webinars aim to assist in meeting the unique training, technical assistance, and professional development needs of child nutrition professionals, emphasizing the CACFP. The webinars provide best practices and goal development to improve program administration and operations. The CACFP 101 Webinars are on the third Tuesday of each month from 2:00 – 3:00 PM CT.

ICN would like to collaborate with panelists with experience in the topic areas listed below. Your commitment will consist of a

• 30-minute presentation
• Short biography
• Clear and visible headshot
• Attend a practice run before the live webinar

Please select the webinar(s) you would like to participate as a panelist. The monthly webinar titles and focuses are as follows:

April 2025 CACFP 101 Webinar

Topic: Dairy Diversified: Exploring Dairy Alternatives in the CACFP

Focus: Explain the different types of dairy alternatives, their nutritional profiles, and how they compare dairy products. Discuss the importance of choosing dairy alternatives that meet the CACFP meal pattern requirements.

May 2025 CACFP 101 Webinar

Topic: Self-Care Spotlight: Nurturing Your Well-Being Beyond Your Profession

Focus: Emphasize the importance of engaging in activities that promote self-care. Gain insights into recognizing signs of stress and taking proactive steps to address these challenges.

June 2025 CACFP 101 Webinar

Topic: Beat the Heat with Cool Eats: Cold Menu Planning

Focus: Identify strategies for creating balanced, nutritious cold CACFP meals and snacks for hot weather. Explore using seasonal, hydrating ingredients in cold menus to keep children refreshed and nourished during warmer months.

July 2025 CACFP 101 Webinar

Topic: Efficient Food Management: Best Practices for CACFP Vendors, Inventory and Storage

Focus: Identify how to select and purchase foods from safe sources. Explore best practices for storing food items correctly, including temperature control and safety measures to maintain the quality and safety of foods served in the CACFP.

August 2025 CACFP 101 Webinar

Topic: Innovative Meal Planning in the CACFP

Focus: Identify practical meal planning tips to provide nutritious meals and snacks. Explore a variety of resources, tools, and templates that can assist in efficient menu planning.

September 2025 CACFP 101 Webinar

Topic: Integrating Plant-Based Meat Alternates in the CACFP

Focus: Explore the health and environmental benefits of incorporating plant-based meal alternates in the CACFP. Discover techniques to introduce, prepare, and serve plant-based meal alternates.

October 2025 CACFP 101 Webinar

Topic: Mealtime Chats: Fostering Healthy Habits and Nutrition Education

Focus: Explore how meaningful conversations during mealtime can support children's development of healthy eating habits. Gain techniques for integrating nutrition education into everyday mealtime discussions.