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CACFP plays a
vital role in improving the
quality of day care for children
and elderly adults by making
care more affordable for many
low-income families.
Through CACFP, more than 3.3 million children and 120,000 adults
receive nutritious meals and
snacks each day as part of the
day care they
receive.
See how CACFP can make a difference in the quality of
your program! Whether you
are a provider in your home, at
a day care center, in an
afterschool care program, or in
an emergency shelter, you will
find many useful resources for
serving nutritious meals and
snacks.
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Tell me
about CACFP
Here's an overview of how CACFP fits into the FNS safety net to improve access to
food and a healthful diet.
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State agency contacts
CACFP is a
federally-funded program administered by States. Contact
your State agency to apply, find a day care home sponsor, or
locate a facility that participates.
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How to manage
CACFP
Find all of the basic information
you need for participating in CACFP, including legislation,
regulations, policy, meal requirements, and reimbursement rates.
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Emphasis on integrity
How are
we raising Program performance? Look for best practices, locate
financial management resources, and read about efforts to reduce
paperwork.
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Improving health and
wellness
Learn how provisions of the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act and the
Institute of Medicine's recommendations are helping us build towards
an even healthier tomorrow for our children and older adults.
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What's new
Get the latest news and e-mail
updates.
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Resources and tools
Are you looking for new ideas for
recipes, menu planning, food preparation, or nutrition education?
CACFP has resources to help you prepare high quality meals to
improve health and nutrition, promote a healthy lifestyle, and
reduce overweight.
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Last modified:
09/25/2012
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