Note: The due date for the request for applications has passed. This page is for reference and administration of funding.
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a State and federally funded program that provides funding to licensed child care centers, adult day care centers, and organizations that sponsor day care homes to ensure participants receive nutritionally adequate meals and snacks while in care. Funding is also available for meals and snacks at emergency shelters and after-school programs.
Program Questions: Claire Camp, e-mail: ccamp@cde.ca.gov, tel. 916-322-8307
Downloading Questions: Laura Gidding, Data Management Unit, e-mail: lgidding@cde.ca.gov, tel. 916-324-6153.
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| General Program Information |
Information about meal programs offered at public and private child care centers, day care homes, adult day care centers, and homeless shelters under CACFP. |
| Guidance, Manuals, and Resources |
The most recent child care center, day care home sponsor, and adult day care sponsor manuals, management bulletins, and other materials needed for proper administration of the Child and Adult Care Food Program. |
| Program Administration Forms |
Forms and completed sample forms for use by Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) sponsors. |
| Payment Information and Forms | Instructions, forms, and worksheets to assist with filing claims for reimbursement. |
Certifications and Assurances
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
General Assurances & Certifications |
Required as a condition of receiving funds. Applicants do not need to sign and return them with the application; they must be downloaded and kept on file for compliance reviews, complaint investigations, or audits. Applicants that participate in the Consolidated Application - ConApp - should have a copy on file and do not need another copy. Program-specific assurances are not included here and should be listed separately on the Request for Application (RFA). |
