The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federal program, administered by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (.gov), that provides reimbursements for nutritious meals and snacks served to eligible children and adults in child care centers, day care homes, and adult day care centers. In Texas, the Texas Department of Agriculture assists with administering the program. The CACFP's goal is to improve the health and nutrition of children and adults, and to support their healthy development through nutritious food services.
Key aspects of the CACFP:
Reimbursement for meals
CACFP provides financial assistance to eligible child care and adult care providers for serving nutritious meals and snacks.
Eligibility
Eligible participants include children in child care centers, family day care homes, and outside-school-hours centers, as well as adults in adult day care facilities..
Nutritional Standards
The program follows dietary guidelines to ensure meals and snacks are nutritious and balanced...
USDA and State Administration
The CACFP is a federal program administered by the USDA at the national level, with states like Texas administering it within their boundaries.
Flexibility
The USDA has provided waivers and flexibilities in the implementation of CACFP during events like the COVID-19 pandemic to address disruptions and changing needs.
Resources
USDA provides guidance, resources, and training for CACFP operators to help them provide healthy and balanced meals. .
What we do
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federal program, administered by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (.gov), that provides reimbursements for nutritious meals and snacks served to eligible children and adults in child care centers, day care homes, and adult day care centers. In Texas, the Texas Department of Agriculture assists with administering the program. The CACFP's goal is to improve the health and nutrition of children and adults, and to support their healthy development through nutritious food services.
