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The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) promotes good health and nutrition for children in child care settings. CACFP provides reimbursement to registered child care homes to help pay for nutritious meals and snacks. Providers must be registered with the Department of Human Services in order to obtain CACFP services.
Child care providers are required to attend one food and nutrition class per year. Classes are free of charge and offered at convenient times and locations. CACFP staff will visit each child care home three times per year. Staff will have resources and information to share with providers and children during each visit.
Along with providing incentive for nutritious meals, CACFP provides the following services to child care providers:
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In the operation of USDA's CACFP program no one will be discriminated against.
Civil Rights Statement:
This explains what to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly. In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institute 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 Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Iowa Nondiscrimination Statement:
It is the policy of this provider not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or religion in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code section 216.7 and 216.9. If you have questions or grievances related to compliance with this policy by this provider, please contact the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Grimes State Office Building, 400 E. 14th St., Des Moines, IA 50319-1004; phone number 515-281-4121, 800-457-4416; web site: http://www.state.ia.us/government/crc/index.html.
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