Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Who can participate in the CCR Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)?
A. The CACFP is open to registered child care homes, licensed child care homes, and Approved Relative Child Care (ARCC) providers.

Q. What meals can I claim?
A. Providers may claim up to 2 meals and 1 snack per child per day. You can choose the combination that works best for your program. Many providers claim breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack.

Q. Can I just claim snacks?
A. Yes. The CACFP has the flexibility to meet your programs needs.

Q. What are the meal guidelines?
A. The USDA meal requirements are:

Breakfast: Milk, 1 fruit or vegetable, grain, meat or meat alternative
Lunch or Dinner: Milk, 1 fruits and 1 vegetable or 2 vegetables, meat or meat alternative, grain
Snacks: Choose 2 of the 5 meal components: Milk, fruit, vegetable, meat or meat alternative, grain

Q.  Can I claim meals for my own children?
A. Under certain guidelines, registered home providers may claim meals and snacks served to their own children when in child care. CACFP staff can help you determine if you are eligible.

Q. How do I get my reimbursement?
A. Reimbursement are sent electronically and deposited directly into your account on a monthly basis.

Q.  What does a program visit look like?
A. CACFP staff visit your program 3 times a year to review your paperwork, answer your questions, bring you basic nutrition education materials, recipes, and menus.

Q.  How do I get more information or enroll?
A.  Contact:

Becca Cochran, MS, RDN
Child and Adult Care Food Program Coordinator
Vermont Agency of Education | 1 National Life Drive | Davis 4 | Montpelier, VT 05620
(802) 828-1610 | rebecca.cochran@vermont.gov

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