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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

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