Child and Adult Care Food Program: Center-Based Component

Center-Based Child Care: Eligible public or private nonprofit child care centers, Head Start programs, outside-school-hours care centers, youth development programs and emergency shelters (that provide residential and food services to children and youth experiencing homelessness) which are licensed or approved to provide day care services may participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) as independent or as sponsored centers. For profit centers must receive Title XX funds for at least 25% of enrolled children or licensed capacity (whichever is less) or at least 25% of the children in care must be eligible for free and reduced price meals. Children from birth through 12 years of age may be enrolled for CACFP benefits.

Information about Center-Based Program Component

 

Civil Rights

Claims Reimbursement and Reporting System (CRRS)

System used by schools and community agencies enrolled in USDA Child Nutrition Programs through DEW to submit required data and apply for meal reimbursements.

Federal Regulations

Menu Planning

Templates and Forms​

Templates and forms are available to child nutrition program sponsors in the Claims Reimbursement and Reporting System (CRRS). Go to Applications, then Download Forms to access templates.

 

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Last Modified: 8/23/2024 8:22:03 AM