What Can CACFP Offer?
- Nutritious meals for children in your care
Menu Planning
Nutrition
Keeping Records
Claiming Procedures
- Reimbursement for CACFP Approved Meals
Who Benefits from CACFP?
Does it make sense for you to join?
YES!
Participating in CACFP is Win! Win! Win! for everyone…
- The children WIN because they are eating nutritious meals and snacks
- Your childcare business WINS because families looking for child care will appreciate knowing that their children are receiving well-balanced meals
- You WIN because the financial reimbursement helps with your food expenses.
CACFP Sponsorship Benefits:
- All documents and paperwork provided through your sponsor.
- Assistance with all reimbursement documentation and procedures.
- Sponsor provided trainings from qualified professionals in the field of health and nutrition.
- Home visits and personal contact with your local agency representative.
- Quarterly newsletter addressing news and updates in the growing field of nutrition.
CACFP Sponsored Program Must:
- Be registered or licensed family child care provider.
- Enroll children under the age of 13 (or under 18 for after school care).
- Keep daily attendance records.
- Maintain menu record & meal attendance.
- Attend training sessions and workshops
How does CACFP work?
1. Your sponsor will use existing financial documentation to determine your eligibility for either Tier I or Tier II status.
2. You will use the educational resources provided to prepare and serve USDA approved nutritious meals to the children in your care.
3. With the help of your sponsor you will receive a reimbursement check following the rates outlined below.
2009/2010 Reimbursement Rates:
Don't miss your chance to join this great program!
For more information or to sign on to the program contact:
Patty Carignan, CACFP Coordinator
Phone: 603-668-8010 x 6048
Fax: 603-645-6734
Regular office hours: M-F 8:30am - 4:30pm
