Child Care Food Program

Day Care Homes must be licensed to provide nonresidential child care services; and located in the private residence of the provider, or in the occupied or unoccupied private residence of another person or persons which may or may not be rented. Commercial properties are not eligible to participate as a CCFP day care home.

The Department of Human Services provides ETHRA with the funds to reimburse licensed Day Care Providers for the cost of meals served to children. Reimbursements may be received for 2 snacks and a main meal or 2 main meals and a snack per day per child.

Providers may participate if they hold a valid day care license from the Department of Human Services. The license may be valid for a Family Day Care (7 Children) or a Group Day Care (12-15 Children) or Day Care Center (for profit or non-profit) Children ages 6 Weeks-12 years of age may participate.

Individuals who care for 4 or less children in their home can participate in the Child Care Food Program if they complete the forms to be considered an Alternate Approval Home.  Please contact the Senior Program Director for additional information on participating on the Alternate Approval Program.

Providers may be eligible to claim meals for the children in their own household, in addition to their day care children, if their household income meets the income guidelines provided by the state.

We offer technical assistance to homes already participating and to providers who would like to participate. The Child Care Food Program works in conjunction with the Department of Health, Department of Human Services and the Fire Marshall's Office.

Afterschool programs that are located in low income areas and provide an educational or enrichment component in their afterschool program are eligible to participate on the At-Risk Supper Program.

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