Child Care Food Program
for Registered and Licensed Home Providers
and Legally Exempt Providers

The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is open to all registered and licensed home
providers and legally exempt providers. Child Care Resource is a proud sponsor of this
program, and can help you get started today!

When you enroll in the CACFP, you will have a one‐on‐one training and receive your own
guide book. This guide explains how you can plan balanced and nutritious meals that meet
the USDA requirements, and how to claim these meals for reimbursement. Contact us if you
would like to get started in this amazing program! It pays to Participate!

• Participating programs receive a cash reimbursement toward child care food
          expenses.
• Child Care Resource’s CACFP staff will administer much of the paperwork associated
          with the program and train your staff on site.
• You will have access to a library of cookbooks, nutrition curriculum, and general
          nutrition education materials.
• You will receive delicious recipe ideas and creative activities for use in your program.
• You will receive 3 on‐site visits each year from our friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Children Benefit!
Children’s brains develop rapidly during the first five years of life. Studies show that
children who are exposed to good nutrition in these formative years:

• Are more likely to develop lifelong healthy eating habits.
• Children who are exposed to a variety of foods are less likely to be “picky eaters”.
• Are less likely to experience frequent illness.
• Learn important social skills by sharing meals with family, friends and teachers.
• Learn and perform better in school according to many studies.
        Parents benefit!
• Parents view child care programs that offer healthy meals and snacks as providing
       quality care.
• Busy parents get the convenience of not needing to pack snacks and lunches.
• Parents are assured that their children are eating healthy meals and snacks while
      they are in your care.

For more information about Legally Exempt Child Care Providers joining our Child Care Food Program, please contact Anna at 863-3367 x 32 or agraham@childcareresource.org.