Child/Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
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Forms for CACPF Providers
Click links to download
Annual Enrollment Form
Attendance & Meal Counts
Healthy Child Menu Record
Healthy Infant Menu Record
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Links
NYS Child and Adult Care Food Program
Home page for CACFP in NYS with links to various child nutrition resources.
USDA Food and Nutrition Service - CACFP
Multiple links to information and resources related to nutrition, health, and wellness.
ChooseMyPlate
Familiar mealtime visual (based on the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans) along with a wide array of resources.
Let's Move! Child Care
An initiative designed to assist child care programs in implementing key nutrition and physical activity goals.
National Food Service Management Institute (NFSMI)
Resources/training dedicated to improving child nutrition.
Team Nutrition Resources A-Z
Comprehensive listing of resources for child care professionals that participate in the Federal Child Nutrition Programs.
Fruits & Veggies More Matters
Promotes consumption of 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day.
Nutrition.gov
Provides easy access to government information on healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety.
Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)
Fact sheets and information regarding food safety for meat, poultry, and egg products.
Fight BAC!
Educational materials about food safety.
The USDA's Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) plays a vital role in improving the quality of child care and making it more affordable for many low-income families.
The New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH) is funded by USDA to administer the CACFP in New York State. Opportunities for Chenango, Inc. has entered into an agreement with NYS DOH to be a CACFP sponsoring organization for home day care providers in the Chenango County area. CACFP reimburses participating providers for healthy meals and snacks served to children in day care, ensuring that young children have access to a nutritious diet and improved eating habits through nutrition education.
During 2012, the CACFP home day providers sponsored by Opportunities for Chenango, Inc.:
- Submitted 368 menus
- Served 39,621 breakfasts
- Served 38,540 lunches
- Served 445 suppers
- Served 51,654 snacks
- Were reimbursed $177,629
For more information, contact us via phone at (607) 334-7114 ext. 258, or click here for more information.
