Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)

Funder: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Federally funded program

Administrator: 4CS of Passaic County is a sponsoring organization

Purpose: Reimbursement to registered family child care providers for healthy meals served to children in their care

Eligibility

• Registered family child care providers
• Must maintain all program requirements
• Participation is optional

Program Requirements

• Meet federal nutritional requirements for meals served
• Subject to regular monitoring visits by 4CS of Passaic County staff
• Compliance with USDA meal pattern guidance

Resources Provided

• Nutritional guidance and meal pattern requirements
• Recipe and menu resources
• MyPlate eating healthy guidelines
• New Jersey's Locally Grown and Produced Foods support
• Educational materials (2 Bite Club storybook and coloring book)

Non-Discrimination

In accordance with Federal law and USDA policy, this institution is prohibited from discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

Related Resources

• CCANJ CACFP Provider Information: https://www.ccanj.org/providers/child-and-adult-care-food-program-cacfp/
• USDA CACFP: https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp
• Meal Pattern Guidance: https://www.cacfp.org/meal-pattern-guidance/
• Recipes & Menus: https://www.cacfp.org/recipes-menus/menus/

Application Process

Specific application procedures not detailed in source material. Contact program coordinator for application requirements and process.

Contact for Application Information

Family Child Care Food Program Coordinator: Anakaren Colon
Phone: (973) 684-1904, Ext. 234

Key Steps (General)

1. Register as family child care provider (if not already registered)
2. Contact program coordinator for application materials and requirements
3. Submit application with necessary documentation
4. Maintain compliance with federal nutritional requirements and program standards