Join the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
For Child Care Centers
If you operate a licensed or approved child care center, Head Start program, or eligible for-profit center, you can receive monthly reimbursements for serving nutritious meals and snacks through the CACFP.
The program helps your center:
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Improve meal quality and meet nutrition standards
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Offset food costs through monthly reimbursements
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Support healthy growth and development for every child
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Eligibility Requirements
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Licensed or approved facility
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At least 20 children enrolled
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Current passed fire inspection
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At least 25% of enrolled children qualify as low income
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Complete CACFP start-up training provided by our team
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For Family Day Care Homes
Running a licensed, registered, or approved family child care home? You can participate too!
The CACFP helps daycare home providers serve balanced, healthy meals while getting reimbursed each month.
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Our sponsoring organization will:
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Provide start-up training and ongoing support
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Conduct monitoring visits to ensure compliance
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Help you plan menus and handle paperwork
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Eligibility Requirements
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Licensed or registered through your state licensing agency
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At least one non-residential child enrolled
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Complete CACFP start-up training provided by our team
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We Make It Simple
Our onboarding team will guide you step by step from completing your application to receiving your first reimbursement. We make the process easy so you can stay focused on what truly matters: caring for children.
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Joining CACFP means more than just financial support. It’s joining a community that believes every child deserves healthy, nutritious meals.
