Child Care Resource & Referral

Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)

Child Care Resource and Referral is a sponsor for the Child and Adult Food Care Program for the following counties: Blue Earth, Dakota, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, LeSueur, Martin, Mower, Nicollet, Olmsted, Rice, Scott, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, and Winona.

  • What is the Child and Adult Care Food Program?
    The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federally funded program sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that provides financial reimbursements to licensed child care providers for serving nutritious meals and snacks to children in their care.
  • How does the Food Program benefit my business?
    The Food Program can help with the financial and marketing aspects of your child care business.
    The Food Program reimburses you for meals you are probably already serving and participation is FREE. To be eligible in Minnesota, you just need to be a licensed child care provider whose meals meet the guidelines established by the USDA. You receive a monthly reimbursement check for a portion of the meals you provide and could include meals served to your own children during child care hours.
    The children in your care also benefit from the nutritious meals and snacks you are providing. You can market your participation in the Food Program as one aspect of attracting new families looking for child care. 
  • Why should I choose Child Care Resource and Referral for my CACFP sponsor?
    Child Care Resource and Referral is the one-stop shop for child care providers in our community. The CACFP department of CCR&R is the longest running food program in Minnesota and the staff are dedicated to providing individualized attention to make sure your unique needs are met.
     

Have a question? Give us a call or send us an email. Our friendly, informed staff is here to assist you. You can call us day or night at (507) 287-2020 or (800) 462-1660 or email us at .

The benefits to you for choosing Child Care Resource and Referral as your CACFP sponsor include: