Provider Resources : Child & Adult Care Food Program

The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is an extension of the national school lunch program which reimburses registered child care homes a set reimbursement rate for serving nutritious meals and snacks to children in their care. The goal of the program is to provide nutritious meals to children, introduce them to a variety of foods, promote good eating habits, and provide opportunities for them to learn about food.

What are the benefits of participating in the CACFP?

Children in your care will:

• Continue to receive nutritious meals and snacks in spite of rising food costs
• Develop good eating habits
• Learn about nutrition
  

Parents will:

• Be assured their children are receiving balanced, nutritious meals
• Not be asked to incur the expense of meal reimbursement

Providers will:

• Increase their income without raising their rates
• Enhance their professional skills through free nutrition training
• Have opportunities to network with other providers

Here's how the program works:
You will be reimbursed for much of the money you spend to serve nutritious meals and snacks to the children. All it takes is a few minutes per day, and you will be provided with assistance and advice whenever you may need it.