Guidance
Adult Component Eligibility Materials
Participant eligibility materials for the adult component of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
Child Care Center Eligibility Materials
Participant eligibility materials for the child care center component of the CACFP.
Day Care Home Eligibility Materials
Provider and participant eligibility materials for the day care home component of the CACFP.
General Information Sheets
Information to assist sponsors with program administration.
Information Alerts
Child and Adult Care Food Program information alerts organized by calendar year.
Management Bulletins
Child and Adult Care Food Program management bulletins organized
by calendar year.
Nutrition Requirements for the CACFP
Information and resources on menu planning, preparation documentation, and meal patterns for centers and homes participating in the CACFP.
Payment Information and
Forms
Instructions, forms, and worksheets to assist with filing claims
for reimbursement.
Second Interim Rule: Questions and Answers
Guidance on the CACFP Second Interim Rule: Improving management and program integrity.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Guidance
- USDA Reauthorization Memoranda (Outside Source)
The latest information from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Programs.
Manuals
USDA Manuals
- Food Buying Guide (Outside Source)
USDA's guide to plan, purchase, prepare, and serve nourishing meals for the Child Nutrition Programs. For a hard copy, call the Nutrition Services Division toll free at 800-952-5609.
Resources
CACFP Center Sites (Posted Feb-2012)
Provides parents and referral agencies with a list of locations that provide free or low cost, nutritious meals through their participation in the CACFP.
CACFP Day Care Home Sponsors (Updated Jan-2011)
List of California day care home sponsors operating the CACFP.
California
Department of Aging (Outside Source)
Information about services and programs available to seniors in
California.
Community Care
Licensing Division (Outside Source)
The Community Care Licensing Division of the California Department
of Social Services.
USDA Resources
- Child & Adult Care Food Program (Outside Source)
USDA's Web site on administration of the CACFP. - Healthy Meals Resource System (Outside Source)
Provides recipes, resources, and information on food safety and the preparation of nutritious meals.
