CASEWV Family Day Care Food Program
Family Day Care Food Program
The Family Child Care Food Program (FCCFP), a part of the USDA's Child and Adult Care Food Program, is designed to ensure that children in licensed family child care settings receive nutritious meals and snacks, promoting healthy growth and development. By partnering with sponsoring organizations like CASEWV, providers serve meals that meet USDA meal pattern requirements and receive reimbursements. This program not only alleviates the financial burden of food costs for providers but also offers parents peace of mind knowing their children are receiving balanced meals, while fostering healthy eating habits in young children.
Who is eligible for the food program?
Any licensed in home family childcare provider is eligible to participate in the Child Care Food Program.
What is needed for a childcare provider to participate?
To qualify for CACFP, it is required that you have at least one child (other than your own) in care, and you must hold a certificate of registration from the West Virginia Department of Human Resources. You can be registered as a Family child care provider caring for 6 children or a Family child care Facility caring for 12 children.
There is NO COST to enroll in the program.
The first step to enrollment is to call the Food Program at 304.324.0453 and answer a few simple questions about your program. An initial visit to your program will be set up at your convenience to continue the enrollment process. The visit will help you understand the program and the paperwork involved. Claiming can begin at the time of the home visit.
What are the benefits of the Food Program?
o You will receive a monthly reimbursement check for a portion of the meals and snacks you serve. This may also include meals and snacks served to your own children during day care hours.
o FREE continuous guidance and training in nutritional education that counts towards your training hours with the food program.
o Resources regarding nutrition, recipes and activities
o Additional resources on topics like financial record keeping, taxes and business management
o Personal FDCFP Representative to answer any questions and assist in solving problems via telephone or on-site in your program
o Free Online claiming with https://www.kidkare.com/
Happy CACFP Week!
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How does a family childcare provider apply for the program?
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 poor 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 (1) MAIL: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) FAX: (202) 690-7442; (3) EMAIL: program.intake@usda.gov.