Child Care Resources

Mission: To provide quality food, resources, and educational support to improve the social fabric of mealtime, especially for childcare and after-school programs.

Services:

• Child care food programs
• Nutrition funding for daycares and after-school programs
• Assistance with the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
• Resources and guidance for program start-ups
• Support for organizations seeking to participate in federal meal funding programs

Program Details:

• The organization is a sponsor for the USDA CACFP, helping daycare centers and after-school programs obtain funding to provide nutritious meals daily.
• Since 1971, it has been a part of the Child and Adult Care Food Program, serving as a sponsor that facilitates access to USDA funding.
• The organization assists organizations in obtaining start-up kits and provides online application guidance for CACFP participation.
• The services are available in multiple states including Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Texas, and the District of Columbia.
• The organization offers resources to organizations that want to become USDA CACFP sponsors, including informational material and guidance on eligibility.
• Their focus is on helping childcare providers and after-school programs improve meal quality and accessibility through federal support.
• Service areas include federal program coordination and state-specific support for the nutrition programs.

Contact and Additional Info:

• To participate or for more info, organizations can contact the sponsoring organization directly for assistance in starting their own federally funded meal programs.