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The Child and Adult Care Food Program is part of the National School Lunch Act and is designed to help provide nutritious meals and snacks to children and adults in day care while reimbursing day care providers for food costs.

Child care homes must be state registered or approved for reimbursement from state and federal day care funds in order to participate. Child Care Networks is your local CACFP sponsor. A clean kitchen with a stove and refrigerator is the only “special” equipment necessary.

For more information on the Child and Adult Care Food Program or to sign up, please contact Deborah Cade.


How Do Children Benefit?

Children in child care homes that participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program will:
  • Receive nutritious meals and snacks in spite of rising food costs.
  • Develop good eating habits.
  • Learn about nutrition and making good food choices.
  • Develop strong bodies, good teeth, and alert minds.
  • Have someone their child care provider can consult about all aspects of nutrition and good eating.
  • Have parents who can be assured that their children are receiving nutritious meals and snacks as part of their daily care, without extra expense to them.

How do Providers Benefit?

Providers who participate in the CACFP will:
  • Receive free, no obligation, in-home training in menu planning and record-keeping at their convenience before beginning the program.
  • Be reimbursed for all meals served to all children in care.
  • Have the opportunity to attend free workshops on nutrition throughout the year.
  • Receive nutrition updates, new recipes, and new menus throughout the year.
  • Receive free telephone consultations with the CACFP staff.

For more information on the Child and Adult Care Food Program or to sign up, please contact Deborah Cade.

"In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.  To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (202)720-5964 (voice and TDD).  USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer."