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CHILD & ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM

CHILD & ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM

Promoting nutrition and positive eating habits for children in regulated childcare facilities.
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federally funded program that is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). In the state of Iowa, this program is administered by the Department of Education, Bureau of Food and Nutrition.

IN-HOME CHILDCARE PROVIDERS

The Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) provides meal reimbursement and nutrition education to registered childcare providers. Providers submit monthly menus to assure that meals and snacks follow standard nutrition guidelines and reimbursement to the provider is based on the number of children and meals along with the type of meals served. CACFP recognizes childcare providers as professionals, running a small business. There are opportunities to talk to other child care providers to share information, ideas, concerns and solve common problems. Children also receive education about nutrition and have the opportunity to participate in food-oriented activities. The CACFP program at NEICAC serves those childcare homes in Allamakee, Bremer, Chickasaw, Clayton, Fayette, Howard, Mitchell & Winneshiek counties.
NEICAC’s CACFP works with approximately 36 childcare providers and 573 children per month.

Cute kids in childcare

CHILDCARE PROVIDER REQUIREMENTS

  • Registered or CCA certified Family or Group Day Care home with the Department of Human Services
  • Serve approved meals according to USDA guidelines
    Breakfast - milk, fruits or vegetables and grains
    Lunch & Dinner - milk, grains, meat or meat alternative, 1 vegetable plus 1 additional serving of fruit or vegetables
    Snacks - Include 2 of the 5 components: milk, fruits, vegetables, grains,or meat/meat alternative
  • Daily attendance record/menu planning/meal count form, infant feeding forms and current enrollments. After the initial paperwork is completed, typically, only the daily attendance/menu form is required

HEAD START CLASSROOMS

The Child & Adult Care Food Program also ensures children in the NEICAC Head Start Program receive healthy meals and snacks and provides supplemental funding to the program. Meal plans are designed for each pre-school classroom and teachers are trained in nutrition and healthy eating. The students participate in activities that will assist them in developing important healthy eating habits.
BROCHURE & NONDISCRIMINATION REQUIREMENTS

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENTS

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement (Revised 4-02-26)
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible State or local Agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at Here and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7742; or (3) email: [email protected].

This organization is an equal opportunity provider.

Iowa Nondiscrimination Statement (Revised 7-1-25)
It is the policy of this CNP provider not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or religion in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code sections 216.6, 216.7, and 216.9. If you have questions or grievances related to compliance with this policy by this CNP Provider, contact the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 6200 Park Avenue, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50321; phone number 515-281-4121 or 800-457-4416; website: https://icrc.iowa.gov

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT US AT:

Rebecca Phillips - CACFP Coordinator

563-387-4950

[email protected]

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