Child and Adult Care Food Program

Two out of three Sullivan County child care providers participate in Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). If your
provider participates in the program, please remember to thank them. By participating in CACFP your provider is helping
your children develop good eating habits.

Participation in CACFP:

• ensures that your children eat nutritiously while in child care
• ensures that your children develop healthy eating habits
• requires maintenance of daily menu’s available for your review
• provides exposure to foods that may not normally be eaten at home
• alleviates the need to bring your children food to child care
• results in additional compliance visits per year

CACFP is a USDA funded program, sponsored by the NYS Department of Health, Division of Nutrition. The program’s goal is for the children to develop good eating habits, improve their overall health and nutrition, and further educate children and adults on the importance of good nutrition. Providers are reimbursed for a portion of the meals and snacks that meet the nutritional requirement for children up to the age of 13 that are enrolled in their program. As a sponsor, we deliver training and nutritional education to providers, ensuring that they meet the guidelines of CACFP.

If you would like information or have concerns about your provider’s participation in CACFP, please contact our CACFP Coordinator, Aimee Pittaluga at (845) 292-7166 

You can also find additional resources on the Department Of Health Resources for Child Care Staff and Parents page.