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Child And Adult Care Food Program

CACFP welcomes:
  • Latoya Lashley
  • Linda McClinton

 

An Indicator of Quality Childcare

Did you know that when you participate in CACFP;

  • Parents are assured that their children will be served high quality meals.
  • These high quality meals mean children are less likely to experience fatigue and illness, and less time a parent must be absent from work.
  • Research shows that child care providers who participate in the Food Program offer more fruits, veggies, whole grains, and lean meats than providers who do not participate in the CACFP.
  • Children receiving a nutritious diet, as regulated by the program, are also more likely to be healthy, happy and develop at a normal physical, emotional and intellectual pace.
  • CACFP providers create an atmosphere that instills a positive, curious attitude about food from the earliest years.
  • Participation means that not only are well-balanced meals and snacks served, but that other requirements such as safety regulations, child to staff ratios, and other health guidelines are being followed.
  • To remain in the program, homes and centers are continually monitored and held to the highest standards of health and nutrition.

*taken from www.cacfp.org

If you are interested in joining CACFP or getting more information about the program, call Lorraine at 845-473-4141 ext. 220.