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Training and Technical Assistance

The goal of the Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Unit is to improve performance and better equip new and participating institutions and sponsors by providing practical, user-friendly resources and guidance materials that strengthen internal controls and result in successful, sustainable Program administration and operation.

  • Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) New Applicant Training

    Training sessions include an overview of Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (GA DECAL), CACFP requirements on Program eligibility, menu planning, meal patterns, recordkeeping, training, monthly claim submission and civil rights compliance. To register for one (1) of the applicable training sessions listed below, please contact Nutrition Services at 404-657-1779. The deadline to register is one [1] week prior to the scheduled training session date. Please see the Training Calendar.

    • CACFP Child Care Training (2-Day)

      This CACFP 2-Day training session is offered to new eligible childcare centers, outside-school-hours care centers, emergency shelters, head start centers or interested in participating in the CACFP and entering into an agreement with GA DECAL. This session is also offered to participating centers that have a new Program Contact. Training is held multiple times throughout the year at various locations in Georgia. Please see the Training Calendar for upcoming training sessions. 

    • CACFP Adult Day Care Training (2-Day)

      This Adult 2-Day training session is offered to eligible adult day care centers interested in participating in the CACFP and entering into an agreement with Bright from the Start: GA DECAL. Training is held multiple times throughout the year at various locations in Georgia. Please see the Training Calendar for upcoming training sessions.

    • CACFP At-Risk Afterschool Meals Component Training (1-Day)

      This At-Risk 1-Day training session is offered to eligible afterschool programs that provide educational or enrichment activities that are open to all children in an organized, structured and supervised setting. There are no specific requirements for the types of educational or enrichment activities that an afterschool program can offer, examples include: homework assistance, life skills, remedial education, organized fitness actives and/or arts & crafts. Training is held multiple times throughout the year at various locations in Georgia. Please see the Training Calendar for upcoming training sessions.

  • Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Specialized Training for Participating Institutions

    Training sessions include various Program specific topics related to daily administrative and operational functions and requirements. Depending on the topic(s), training may be held monthly and/or quarterly at different locations in Georgia. Training may be offered face-to-face, via interactive webinar, or web-based in GA ATLAS. The Program Contact (PC) may self-register within GA ATLAS for specialized training sessions. To register an additional person, please contact Nutrition Services at 404-657-1779. Please see the Training Calendar for upcoming training sessions.

  • Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Annual Training for Participating Institutions

    All participating CACFP institutions and sponsors that have entered into an agreement with Bright from the Start: GA DECAL, must complete training annually to continue or renew program participation. Annual training includes administrative and programmatic topics and training is offered via web-based in GA ATLAS. Information on CACFP annual training is distributed yearly via the Nutrition Newsletters and direct email to the Program Contact (PC) who is responsible for completing the required annual training. The Program Contact (PC) must self-register within GA ATLAS and complete the required annual training by an announced deadline date.

  • Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) Required Sponsor Training

    Organizations must attend a required training session prior to applying for participation in the SFSP. Training sessions include an overview of eligibility requirements, site identification, sponsor application, meal requirements, vending options, staff duties & training, Program integrity, Program cost & reimbursement, recordkeeping, planning and managing meal service. To register for one (1) of the applicable training sessions listed below, please contact Nutrition Services at 404-657-1779. The deadline to register is one [1] week prior to the scheduled training session date. Please see the Training Calendar for upcoming training sessions.

    • SFSP Training for Experienced Sponsors (1-Day)

      This Experienced Sponsor 1-Day training is offered to eligible experienced sponsoring organizations that operated the Program during the previous fiscal year without significant operational deficiencies. Experienced sponsoring organizations must complete this training requirement in order to continue participation in the Program. Training is held four (4) times a year between February and March at various locations in Georgia. Please see the Training Calendar for upcoming training sessions. 

    • SFSP Training for New Organizations (2-Day)

      This New Sponsor 2-Day training is offered to new eligible1 organizations and experienced sponsoring organizations with a new Principal/Primary Contact that are interested in participating in the SFSP and entering into an agreement with Bright from the Start: GA DECAL. Training is held four (4) times a year between March and April at various locations in Georgia. Please see the Training Calendar for upcoming training sessions.

      1Eligible organizations have submitted the Potential Sponsor Viability Checklist and have been determined viable by Nutrition Services.

Upcoming Training Sessions

For upcoming CACFP and SFSP training dates, see the Training Calendar.

Post-Training Information & Instructions

This section is only intended for Institutions/Sponsors that have completed either CACFP or SFSP Orientation and Program Training.

Training and Technical Assistance Unit
Name Title Phone Region
Julie Edwards TA Coordinator 404-796-1205 East
LaKisha Battle TA Coordinator 478-314-2806 Southeast
Leatha Bryant TA Coordinator 404-998-0721 Southwest
Nkem Ijeh TA Coordinator 404-973-4099 North/NW
Emilia Emmanuel TA Coordinator 678-337-9759 Metro West
Vacant Trainer XXX-XXX-XXXX
Grushan Blake Training Manager 404-651-7426

You may also email the NutritionTA Mailbox at NutritionTA@decal.ga.gov

Regional Map for Technical Assistance (TA) Coordinators
Nutrition Regional Map
  • Region 1 – Nkem Ijeh
  • Region 2 – Julie Edwards
  • Region 3 – Emilia Emmanuel
  • Region 4 – Leatha Bryant
  • Region 5 – LaKisha Battle
Recorded Training Webinars/Videos
  • Administration & Program Operation Webinars
    • Recordkeeping Requirements in CACFP
    • How to complete IES Form
    • New Program Contact Training
    • Allocating Cost in Child Nutrition Programs (CNPs)
    • At-Risk Meal Count Form
    • CACFP Monitoring Forms
    • CACFP Renewal Readiness
    • Child Meal Count Form
    • FY 2020 Enrollment Roster Tutorial Video
    • How to File a Claim Training Video
    • Infant Meal Count Form
    • Milk Calculation Worksheet
    • School Food Authority Training
    • SFSP Transition to CACFP At-Risk Afterschool Meals
    • State Agency Monitoring Requirements in CACFP
  • Budget Webinars
    • CACFP Budget Readiness
    • Happy Helpings Budget Training
    • Happy Helpings Budget Readiness
    • Happy Helpings Budget Readiness Training
    • Happy Helpings Budget and Procurement Readiness
    • Happy Helpings Budget Reconciliation Training
    • Happy Helpings Reconciliation Training
  • Food Safety Webinars
    • Serving Safe Foods 101
  • Meal Pattern Webinars
    • Grain Ounce Equivalents
  • Memo Monday Webinars

    These training sessions will provide an overview of the recently released new and/or revised policy memorandums for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and/or the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Click on the Memo Monthlink to view the recorded webinar.

    Memo March 2025
    • Mobile Feeding Options in Summer Feeding Programs – Revised January 8, 2025
    • Site Caps in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) – Revised December 21, 2022
    Memo February 2025
    • Rural Non-Congregate Meal Services in the SFSP – Revised January 8, 2025
    Memo January 2025
    • Feeding Infants and Meal Pattern Requirements in the Child and Adult Care Food Program; Questions and Answers – Revised January 2, 2025
    Memo December 2024
    • Meal Pattern Updates due to 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans – June 28, 2024
    • Geographic Preference Expansion Related to the Final Rule titled, Child Nutrition Programs: Meal Patterns Consistent With the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans – May 22, 2024
    • Smoothies Offered in Child Nutrition Programs with Questions and Answers – June 28, 2024
    Memo November 2024
    • Transitioning from the Summer Food Service Program to Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) At-risk Afterschool Meals – December 2, 2022
    Memo July 2024
    • Assessing Costs in the CACFP – March 26, 2015
    • Reporting and Allocating Program Costs Associated with CACFP Sponsoring Organizations Serving as Food Vendors and/or Food Service Management Companies to other CACFP Institutions or Non-CACFP Entities – January 23,2024
    • Charging Net Allowable Administrative Costs to the CACFP – October 1, 2020
    Memo June 2024
    • Charging for SFSP Meals at Camps and Conditional Non-Congregate Sites
    • Best Practices for Meal Claim Verification and Ensuring Properly Payable Claims in the Summer Food Service Program – April 3,2023
    • Use of SFSP Funds towards Farm to Early Care and Education Costs, with Questions and Answers – May 23, 2022
    Memo May 2024
    • Crediting Tofu and Soy Yogurt Products in the School Meals Programs, Child and Adult Care Food Program, and Summer Food Service Program - Revised November 29, 2023
    • Crediting Traditional Indigenous Foods in Child Nutrition Programs – November 2, 2023
    Memo April 2024
    • Meal Service Requirements in the Summer Meal Programs, with Questions and Answers (Revised) – February 23, 2024
    • Meal Disallowances for the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) – October 30, 2023
    • Cost Disallowance in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) – November 1, 2023
    Memo March 2024
    • Rural Non-Congregate Meal Service Summer Option in SFSP
    Memo February 2024
    • Unused Reimbursement in the Summer Food Service Program – September 28, 2023
    • Best Practices For Managing Unused Reimbursement in the Summer Food Service Program – September 28, 2023
    • Nationwide Expansion Of Summer Food Service Program Simplified Cost Accounting Procedures (Revised) – September 29, 2023
    Memo January 2024
    • Feeding Infants and Meal Pattern Requirements in the Child and Adult Care Food Program; Questions and Answers (Revised September 2023) – September 20, 2023
    Memo December 2023
    • CACFP Policy #26 - Designation of the Principal/Program Contact in Organizations Participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program
    • CACFP Policy #20 - Training Requirements for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
    • Requirements for Institutions Providing Civil Rights Training to Frontline Staff (v.4) – September 22, 2023
    Memo November 2023
    • Areal Eligibility in Child Nutrition Programs – June 29, 2023
    • CACFP Policy #34 - Eligibility Requirements for Participating in the At-Risk Afterschool Meals Component of the CACFP, CACFP #34 (07-34)
    • Exemption Overview
    Memo October 2023
    • Meal and Cost Disallowances in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) – June 26, 2023
    • CACFP Policy #12 - The Claiming of Meals by Family Child Care Learning Homes Licensed by the State of Georgia, CACFP #12 (00-12)
    Memo June 2023
    • Ensuring Institutions Implement Adequate Oversight and Internal Controls of CACFP Operations - October 1, 2020
    • CACFP Most Common Findings at the Sponsor and Site Level
    • Best Practices (ways to prevent most common finding)
    Memo May 2023
    • Guidance on Performance Standards, Budgets, and Management Plans in the Summer Food Service Program - March 7, 2023
    • Unique Entity Identifier Transition dated March 20, 2023
    Memo March 2023
    • Ensuring Sponsors Implement Adequate Oversight and Internal Controls of SFSP Operations - December 9, 2022
    • HH SFSP Most Common Findings at the Sponsor and Site Level
    • HH SFSP Best Practices
    Memo February 2023
    • Monitoring Requirements - August 10, 2022
    • Conducting Five-Day Reconciliation in the CACFP with Questions and Answers - October 17, 2022
    • Household Contacts Requirements - October 25, 2022
    Memo January 2023
    • Collection of Race and Ethnicity Data in the Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program - December 22, 2022
    Memo December 2022
    • Requirements for Obtaining a Food Service Permit - April 17, 2019 (v.4)
    • Food Service Permit Inquiry Form
    Memo November 2022
    • Nutrition Requirements for Fluid Milk and Fluid Milk Substitutions in the Child and Adult Care Food Program, Questions and Answers - July 7, 2021 (v.4)
    • Optional Best Practices to Further Improve Nutrition in the Child and Adult Care Food Program Meal Pattern - July 8, 2022 (v.2)
    • Policy and Procedure for Reclaiming Meals due to a Milk Shortage - July 8, 2022 (v.5)
    • Offer Versus Serve and Family Style Meals in the Child and Adult Care Food Program - January 15, 2022 (v.2)
    Memo October 2022
    • Use of CACFP funds towards Farm to Early Care and Education Costs, with Questions and Answers - March 31, 2022
    • The Use of Vending Machines in School Food Authority CACFP At-Risk Afterschool Meals Programs - July 15, 2022
    • Application of Bostock v. Clayton County to Program Discrimination Complaint Processing – Policy Update - May 5, 2022
    • Questions and Answers Related to CRD 01-2022 Application of Bostock v. Clayton County to Program Discrimination Complaint Processing – Policy Update - May 5, 2022
    Memo May 2022
    • SFSP Policy #5 - Recordkeeping Requirements for All Sponsors and Sponsored Facilities Participating in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)
    • SFSP Policy #6 - Training Requirements for the Summer Food Service Program
    • SFSP Policy #10 - Designation of the Program Contact in Organizations Participating in the Summer Food Service Program
    Memo April 2022
    • SFSP Policy #17 – Summer Food Service Program Sponsor Management Responsibilities
    • SFSP Labor Cost and Benefits Documentation - January 15, 2022 (v.2)
    • Mobile Feeding Options in the Summer Food Service Program - January 15, 2022 (v.2)
    • Restricting the Number of Sites Sponsors in the Summer Food Service Program are Approved to Operate - January 15, 2022 (v.2)
    Memo March 2022
    • Webinar will provide instructions on how to use a new policy resource, PolicyStat. An online policy management system that will allow CACFP and Happy Helpings organizations and DECAL staff to navigate, locate, and access policy documents more quickly.
    Memo January 2022
    • Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Flexibilities During COVID-19 Supply Chain Disruptions – dated October 28, 2021
    • Questions and Answers for Child Nutrition Programs Emergency Procurement Due to Supply Chain Disruptions – dated October 15, 2021
    • Flexibility Guidance for COVID-19 Supply Chain Disruptions
    • CACFP Guidance on the Milk Flexibility for COVID-19 Supply Chain Disruptions
    • GA ATLAS Waiver Module: How to Submit a Waiver Note: Use of the module is now open to Day Care Home Sponsors.
    Memo December 2021
    • Expiring Flexibility Guidance Regarding the Updated CACFP Meal Patterns – August 16, 2021
    • Final Rule Child Nutrition Programs: Flexibilities for Milk, Whole Grains, and Sodium Requirements, with Questions and Answers – October 19, 2019
    • Nutrition Requirements for Fluid Milk and Fluid Milk Substitutions in the Child and Adult Care Food Program, Questions and Answers – October 1, 2021
    Memo November 2021
    • Monitoring Requirements – October 1, 2021
    • CACFP Labor Cost and Benefits Documentation – October 1, 2021
    Memo October 2021
    • Webinar will provide guidance on how to be successful with COVID-19 waiver(s) implementation and recordkeeping requirements and procedure updates when requesting a waiver using the USDA Waivers feature in GA ATLAS.
    Memo July 2021
    • Webinar will discuss procedure updates when requesting a waiver using the USDA Waivers feature in GA ATLAS.
    Memo May 2021
    • CACFP Policy 39 - Financial Recordkeeping in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)
    • SFSP Policy 20 - Financial Recordkeeping in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)
    • COVID-19 Waiver(s) Implementation and Recordkeeping Requirements
    Memo April 2021
    • Questions and Answers Relating to the Nationwide Waiver to Allow Summer Food Service Program and Seamless Summer Option Operations during School Year 2020-2021 – Q&As #4 – January 5, 2021
    • Guidance on Approved Sponsors Extending SFSP Operations during Program Year 2020-2021
    Memo March 2021
    • Webinar will provide an overview of an upcoming new procedure when requesting a Program waiver and the new USDA Waivers feature in GA ATLAS.
    Memo February 2021
    • SFSP Policy #11 - Audit Reports for Nonprofit Sponsors Participating in the SFSP
    • Simplified SFSP and Bright from the Start’s Annual Year-End Reconciliation Process - Revised (v.4) – February 7, 2020
    • Civil Rights Complaint Procedures (v.4) – November 20, 2020
    • Requirements for Institutions Providing Civil Rights Training to Frontline Staff (v.3) – November 20, 2020
    Memo January 2021
    • Questions and Answers Relating to the Nationwide Waiver to Allow Summer Food Service Program and Seamless Summer Option Operations during School Year 2020-2021 – Q&A #3 – November 2, 2020
    Memo December 2020
    • Requirements for Obtaining a Food Service Permit - April 17, 2019
    • Food Service Permit Inquiry Form
    Memo November 2020
    • Ensuring Institutions Implement Adequate Oversight and Internal Controls of CACFP Operations (v.2) – October 1, 2020
    • Charging Net Allowable Administrative Costs to the CACFP (v.3) – October 1, 2020
    • Carry Over of Unused Administrative Reimbursement in the CACFP (v.2) – October 1, 2020
    Memo October 2020
    • Flexibility Guidance_Updated CACFP Meal Patterns (v.2) - October 1, 2020
    • Reclaiming Meals Due to a Milk Shortage (v.2) - October 1, 2020
    • Household Contact Requirements (v.2) - October 1, 2020
    Memo June 2020
    • Questions and Answers on the Nationwide Waiver to Extend Unanticipated School Closure Operations through June 30, 2020 – May 29, 2020
    Memo May 2020
    • Demonstration Project for Non-Congregate Feeding for Outdoor Summer Meal Sites Experiencing Excessive Heat, with Questions and Answers – June 28, 2019
    • Offer Versus Serve Guidance for SFAs Participating in the CACFP and the SFSP – March 28, 2019
    • Simplified SFSP and Bright from the Start Annual Year-End Reconciliation Process, Revised (v.3) – January 25, 2019
    Memo April 2020
    • Site Caps in the Summer Food Service Program – February 7, 2020
    • SFSP Labor Cost and Benefits Documentation – February 7, 2020
    • SFSP Policy #5 - Recordkeeping Requirements for All Sponsors and Sponsored Facilities Participating in the SFSP
    Memo March 2020
    • Federal Micro-Purchase and Simplified Acquisition for Procurement, Applying the Simplified Acquisition Threshold in the NLSP, CACFP and SFSP Procurement Standards, and SFA Operations – November 27, 2020
    • Excess Funds in the CACFP and SFSP – January 25, 2019
    • Automatic Revocation of Tax-Exempt Status – October 2019
    Memo February 2020
    • CACFP Policy #18 – CACFP Recordkeeping Requirements
    Memo January 2020
    • Meal Service During Unanticipated School Closures – November 27, 2019
    • Crediting Coconut, Hominy, Corn Masa and Masa Harina in Child Nutrition Programs (CNPs) – September 13, 2019
    • Smoothies Offered in Child Nutrition Programs with Questions and Answers – October 21, 2019
    • Final Rule Child Nutrition Programs: Flexibilities for Milk, Whole Grains and Sodium Requirements with Questions and Answers – October 21, 2019
    • Final Rule: Delayed Implementation of Grain Ounce Equivalents in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) – October 23, 2019
    Memo December 2019
    • NDL Search: Determining whether a Facility, Individual or Family Day Care Home Provider is Present on the USDA National Disqualified List (NDL) – October 1, 2019
    • Policy #16 – Procedures for Sponsoring Organizations Terminating a Day Care Home Provider’s Child and Adult Care Food Program Agreement
    • Policy #31 – Procedures for Administrative Sponsors Terminating an Unaffiliated Center’s Child and Adult Care Food Program Agreement
    • Policy #38 – Institutions, Principals and Individuals Requesting Early Removal from the USDA National Disqualified List (NDL) and the Georgia Disqualified List
  • Nutrition Education Webinars
    • Creative Menu Planning for Nourishing CACFP Meals
    • Creative Menu Planning for Nourishing HH Meals
    • Creative Meals and Menu Planning Webinar
    • Engaging Families in Meaningful Ways
    • Farm to Early Care and Education (ECE)
    • Farm to Summer
    • Farm to Summer: Incorporating Local Foods and Food Education into Your Summer Feeding Program
    • Fruits and Vegetables with Infants and Toddlers
    • Fostering Multicultural Connections
    • Growing Adventurous Eaters
    • Healthy Holiday Celebrations
    • Healthy Cooking in CACFP with Chef Asata Reid: A Five-Part Video Series
      • Healthy Cooking in CACFP with Chef Asata Reid Presents: Using Herbs and Spices
      • Healthy Cooking in CACFP with Chef Asata Reid Presents: Using Seasonal Produce
      • Healthy Cooking in CACFP with Chef Asata Reid Presents: Knife Skills
      • Healthy Cooking in CACFP with Chef Asata Reid Presents: CACFP Snacks
      • Healthy Cooking in CACFP with Chef Asata Reid Presents: Enhancing Meal Appeal
    • Infants & Toddlers: Feeding Techniques & Mealtime Tips
    • It's Snack Time!
    • Let’s Hydrate
    • Let’s Move! Encouraging Physical Activity throughout the Lifespan
    • Menu Modifications for Allergies, Dietary Restrictions, Chewing and Swallowing Difficulties
    • Menu Planning in CACFP and SFSP
    • Nutrition for Adult Day Care Centers
  • Nutrition for Adult Day Care Centers 2023
    • Nutrition for Adult Day Care Centers 2023
  • Procurement Webinars
    • Supporting Procurement Documents & Resources
    • Local Procurement Standards & Sourcing
    • Bid Specification and Managing Contracts
    • CACFP Procurement Readiness
    • Happy Helpings Procurement Readiness Training
    • Happy Helpings Procurement Training
    • Monitoring of Procurement Practices
    • Procurement Supporting Documents & Resources
    • Procurement Readiness (FY 2022)
    • Procurement Readiness (FY 2021)
  • Tuesday Tip!
    • Tuesday Tip! It’s Snack Time!
    • Tuesday Tip! Planning Tasty and Nutritious Meals
    • Tuesday Tip! Building Healthy Habits from the Start: Farm to Early Care & Education (ECE)
    • Tuesday Tip! Choose Breakfast Cereals in CACFP that are Lower in Added Sugar
    • Tuesday Tip! Choose Yogurts in CACFP that are Lower in Added Sugar
    • Tuesday Tip! Creditable or Not in the CACFP
    • Tuesday Tip! Farm to Summer
    • Tuesday Tip! Physical Activity in Small Spaces! Fun Games to Promote Movement in Limited Spaces
    • Tuesday Tip! Physical Activity for Adults
    • Tuesday Tip! Physical Activity for 0-5 Year Olds
    • Tuesday Tip! Feeding Infants in CACFP: 0-5 Months
    • Tuesday Tip! Using the Nutrition Facts Label in CACFP
    • Tuesday Tip! Vegetarian Meals in CACFP
    • Tuesday Tip! Serving Milk in CACFP
    • Serving Snacks in CACFP
    • How to Support Breastfeeding in CACFP
    • Serving Milk in CACFP
    • Identifying Whole Grain-Rich Foods for CACFP Using the Ingredient List Part 1
    • Identifying Whole Grain-Rich Foods for CACFP Using the Ingredient List Part 2
    • Adding Whole Grains to Your Menu
    • Serving Meat and Meat Alternates at Breakfast
    • Choose Breakfast Cereals that are Lower in Added Sugars
    • Choose Yogurts that are Lower in Added Sugar
Resources
  • CORE Participants Guide for Management Plans
  • CORE Participants Guide for Budgets
  • CORE Participants Guide for Recordkeeping & Claims
  • CORE Participants Guide for Internal Controls
  • How to Register for Annual Renewal Training in GA ATLAS
  • How to Register for Training in GA ATLAS
  • How to Update Training Contact Information in GA ATLAS
  • Summer Feeding Sponsors Serving Rural Communities
Test Your Knowledge
  • Reducing the Risk of Choking in Young Children Quiz

    Reducing the Risk of Choking in Young Children Quiz
  • Infant Nutrition Quiz
  • Toddler Nutrition Quiz
  • Meal Components Quiz
  • Older Adult Nutrition Quiz
  • School Gardening Quiz
  • Milk in the CACFP Quiz
  • Whole Grain Quiz
  • Child Nutrition Label Quiz
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