Welcome to the Oklahoma Child Nutrition Programs
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) |
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*****Parents - Locate a Child Nutrition Provider Near You!!!*****
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(If you are RENEWING YOUR APPLICATION, please use
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EXISTING USER LOG-ON link on the left side of the page.)
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The CACFP provides reimbursement for well-balanced, nutritious meals served to individuals
enrolled in day care centers, Family Day Care Homes (FDCH), after school programs,
emergency shelters, and/or head start programs. Funding is provided to the Oklahoma
State Department of Education (state agency) from the United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA) based on claims submitted by program participants.
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WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? |
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The CACFP is available to public and private nonprofit organizations providing licensed
non-residential day care services. Such organizations include child care centers,
FDCH Sponsors, outside school hours care centers, organizations providing day care
services for children with disabilities and/or special health care needs, and adult
care centers. Also, private for profit centers may qualify if they receive
compensation under DHS Subsidy (Title XX)/Title XIX of the Social Security Act for at least 25 percent
of the participants who are receiving non-residential care, or 25% of their participants
qualify for free or reduced-price meal benefits.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS |
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WHAT MEALS CAN I SERVE AND EXPECT REIMBURSEMENT FOR UNDER THE CHILD CARE FOOD PROGRAM? |
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Centers and Homes may be reimbursed for three meal services (two meals and one snack or two
snacks and one meal) per day per child. |
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HOW MUCH REIMBURSEMENT MAY I EXPECT? |
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Reimbursement rates are announced annually and are based on the Consumer Price Index.
Institutions are reimbursed based on the family size and income of the participant's
family. Sponsoring organizations of family day care homes are also paid administrative
fees.
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WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A REIMBURSABLE MEAL? |
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Each meal has a component and quantity requirement. Breakfast must contain
a fruit or vegetable, grains/breads, or grains/breads alternative, and fluid milk;
lunch/supper must contain a meat or meat alternative, two or more vegetables and/or
fruits, grains/breads or grains/breads alternative, and fluid milk; supplements
must contain two of the four lunch components. Quantities vary according to
the age of the participants being served. Specific component and quantity information
is contained in the CACFP Training Manual and the Food Buying Guide. Quantity
and components vary by program.
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ARE THERE SPECIFIC TIMES I MUST SERVE MEALS? |
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You must serve meals at regularly scheduled times each day. If there are changes
on the schedule of the meal service(s), you must notify the state agency; in the
case of FDCHs, your sponsor must be notified to comply with CACFP's requirements.
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WHAT RECORDS MUST I KEEP? |
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Whether you are independent or a sponsored organization, you must ensure compliance
with all USDA rules and regulations. The state agency needs accurate daily
records on your meal service in order to reimburse you. These records include:
(1) The names and daily attendance of enrolled children. (2) The
eligibility of each child. (3) Receipts for all food service purchases (if
meals are prepared at the institution). (4) Daily menus for each meal
type you serve that clearly show each food item. Production records are required
indicating the quantity of food prepared in measurable units. (5) The number
of meals you serve (by type) daily to enrolled participants, adults working with
the food service, and visitors. All records must be maintained for three (3)
years after the fiscal year to which they pertain.
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DO I NEED TRAINING?
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Yes, you must understand USDA requirements for the program to operate smoothly. Training of the food service staff must include information on: 1) Meal Pattern 2) Meal Counts 3) Claims Submission and Claims Review Procedures 4)
Record Keeping Requirements 5) Civil Rights
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WILL I HAVE VISITORS? WHAT WILL THEY BE LOOKING FOR? |
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Representatives of federal and state administering agencies and the sponsoring organization
(if applicable) observe and will work with the staff in your organization to improve
your operation.
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You may contact CNP by writing to: Child Nutrition Programs, 2500 North Lincoln
Boulevard, Suite 310, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105-4599, or you may call (405) 521-3327.
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In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture
(USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices,
and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs
are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex,
disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in
any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for
program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign
Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied
for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech
disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800)
877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages
other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the
USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at:
http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office,
or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the
information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call
(866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
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mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for
Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C.
20250-9410;
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fax: (202) 690-7442; or |
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email: program.intake@usda.gov. |
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This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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