What is the CACFP?

The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) operating under the United States Department of Agriculture provides nutritional guidelines, training and reimbursement to registered day care homes and licensed facilities, serving meals to children and or adults.

Who can participate?

Participation in the program is provided through non-profit sponsor organizations in each state such as Northwest Nutrition Service. Registered Day Care Providers and or "DHS Providers" (Department of Human Services)(formerly AFS) homes meeting nutrition and record keeping requirements are eligible for educational programs as well as monthly reimbursements.

If you are a DHS Provider (Department of Human Services) (formerly AFS), please call us at (503) 653-7626 for assistance.

Why should I participate?

There are a variety of benefits to participating and there is no cost.

Provider:	A Registered or "DHS" Day Care provider can receive monthly reimbursements for serving nutritional meals to their day care children and nutrition education.
Child:	A child receives nutritional meals that meet USDA requirements as well as learns positive eating habits for the future.
Parent:	A parent receives reassurance that their child is getting their nutritional needs met without extra cost.
Community:	Improvement and quality care of children in the community by meeting their nutritional needs.

How do I participate?

It's easy and it's free to participate. Check out the site HOW TO JOIN for a step by step process.