USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program
This free nutrition program helps to ensure that children receive healthy, nutritious meals while they are in care. It also provides training, information and support to child care providers, and is available to any regulated family child care provider in all 50 states. The Childcare Network service area includes Planning District 16 and many surrounding cities and counties.
No fee is charged to providers for participating in the USDA CACFP. In accordance with Federal law and USDA policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating in the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Ave, SW, Washington DC 20250-9410 or call 800-795-3272 or 202-720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider.
Relevant links for parents and providers:
- Monthly USDA CACFP Newsletter
- USDA Food Program website
- USDA infant formula list
- 2005 WIC Fact Sheet for Parents
- Day Care Income Documentation Form
- Infant Menu
- Meal Count Form (3 per page)
- Meal Count Form (5 per page)
- Menu for 1-12 Years
- Parent Tier 1 Application Letter
- Provider Tier 1 Application Letter
- Tax Deductions
- Tier 1 Income Eligibility Application

