Partnerships with Families and Communities (2 points)
CACFP is a federal program, that provides reimbursements for nutritious meals and snacks served to eligible children who are enrolled for care at participating child care centers and day care homes, as well as for meals/snacks served to children and youth participating in afterschool care programs. CACFP contributes to the wellness, healthy growth, and development of young children. Participation in CACFP reinforces areas currently identified in Pennsylvania child care licensing regulations and QRIS standards related to wellness policies and practices of childcare providers, and supports critical areas such as breastfeeding support, nutritional quality of meals and snacks served in CACFP, and environments that support physical activity.
Sponsoring Organization: Responsible for two or more licensed child care sites
Centers: Site administered by Sponsoring Organization or independent licensed child care site
Will be able to provide Sponsor to sponsor agreement, Unaffiliated Center Food Agreement, or Unaffiliated Reimbursement Agreement
Home Day Care Sponsor: Administrator of nonresidential child care program for children enrolled in a private home, licensed, or approved as a family or group day care home
Last Updated: July 2023