CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM
Building for the Future
What is CACFP?
CACFP is the Child and Adult Care Food Program, a Federal program that provides healthy meals and snacks to children receiving day care.
Each day more than 2.6 million children participate in CACFP. The program plays a vital role in improving the quality of child care.
How does CACFP work?
CACFP reimburses participating day care homes for serving nutritious meals. It is administered at the Federal level by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and at the State level by the Kansas State Department of Education.
Any child care provider who is licensed or registered by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment is eligible to participate in the CACFP. There is NO cost to a child care provider who may choose to participate. All family or group day care homes must come into the program under a sponsoring organization. Sponsoring organizations play a critical role in supporting home child care providers through training, technical assistance, and monitoring.
NEK-CAP, Inc. sponsors child care homes in the following counties in Kansas: Atchison, Brown, Doniphan, Jackson, Jefferson, Leavenworth, Marshall, Nemaha, Pottawatomie, and Washington.
Who is eligible for CACFP meals?
 | Children age 12 and under (lower age limits may apply when providers' own children are eligible), |
| Certain categories of children under special circumstances. |
What kinds of meals are served?
| Breakfast consists of a serving of milk, fruit or vegetable, and grains or bread. |
| Lunch and dinner require milk, grains or bread, meat or meat alternative, and two different servings of fruits or vegetables. |
| Snacks include two different servings of the four components: milk, fruits or vegetables, grains or bread, or meat or meat alternative. |
"In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on 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 Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer."
Information Request:
Marilyn Siebenmorgan
785-742-2222 or 888-904-8159 Ext. 244
or
Kathy Barrett, Nutrition Director
785-742-2222 Ext. 207
Go to Top