1650 Elm Street, Suite 201
Manchester, NH 03101
Phone: (603) 622-5009
Fax: (603) 622-5009
Email: [email protected]

The Child & Adult Care Food Program was first established by Congress in 1968 to help ensure that children receive nutritious, well-balanced meals while in day care. Available only to child care centers at first, the program was extended to family day care homes in 1975. In 1978 the program was authorized by Congress under Public Law 95-627, which made the CACFP a permanent entitlement program and greatly expanded program benefits.

The intent of the program is to improve the health and eating habits of children. Children in participating homes receive nutritious meals which will help keep them healthy and growing. They are given the opportunity to learn to eat and enjoy a variety of nutritious foods.

Requirements

Maintain a current license for family day care. In certain cases a license exempt provider may have a health and fire inspection done on her home and be eligible for CACFP benefits. Serve nutritionally balanced meals which meet USDA minimum daily requirements. Keep a daily attendance record of enrolled children. Maintain menu record and meal attendance as mandated by program regulations. Attend training sessions and workshops.

Eligibility

The CACFP reimburses you for meals served to your day care children. There is no cost to belong to this program. It is a federally funded program administered by the State Department of Education and area sponsors within the state of New Hampshire.

In 1997 a tiering system was implemented. Tier II is available to all providers, regardless of income.Tier I , which has a higher reimbursement rate, is determined by school district, census data or provider/parent income.

CACFP Sponsors will:

Offer a variety of workshops. Make in home visits and be responsive to providers’ requests for assistance. Provide necessary CACFP recordkeeping forms for providers. Provide materials related to nutrition and childrens’ issues. Help in organizing provider support groups.

Family Day Care Providers will:

• Mail completed CACFP recordkeeping forms to sponsor at the end of each month.
• Receive monthly cash reimbursement on a per meal basis.

Non-Discrimination Statement

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)  To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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