Questions often asked about taking part in CACFP:
Q: Why Should I sign up in CACFP?
A: CACFP will pay you for the meals and snacks that you provide
to children enrolled in your child care program. Your CACFP sponsoring agency ("Sponsor") will provide training and support
in nutrition, feeding children and buying and cooking food. Also, you can let parents know that you provide healthy foods
that meet CACFP guidelines.
Q: Do I receive food or money when I participate in
CACFP?
A: Each month you will receive a check from your CACFP Sponsor for
the meals and snacks that you provide in your day care home.
Q: What do I have to do to be in the program?
A: You must collect enrollment information on each child in your
day care home. Also, you need to complete an attendance sheet and count the meals served every day. This information, along
with your menus, must be mailed to your Sponsor each month.
Q: Can I claim my own children in CACFP?
A: Your own children may be claimed if your household is low income.
Q: What are the requirements for meals I serve to children
in my day care?
A: The meals served in your day care home must include fluid milk,
fruits, vegetables, bread or bread alternatives, and meat or meat alternatives.
Q: What do I have to do to take part in CACFP?
A: Your home must be licensed
or registered by the local day care licensing authority. In certain areas of New York State, legally exempt or enrolled providers
who receive public funds to care for one or two non-relative children may also take part in CACFP. Your day care home must
be approved by a Sponsor in order to recieve money from CACFP.
