USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) FAQ

Q: Why do we need to fill out these forms?


A: It’s just like the National School Lunch Program, if everyone fills out a form, our school can join the Food Program and receive extra funding….

  • Dieticians will review our menus and make recommendations 

  • We’ll receive extra funding to help keep tuition fees lower 




Q: Is my information shared with the IRS?

A: No government agency receives your form. 

Child Care Resources, Inc., a non-profit organization is the only entity that reviews your form. They summarize the results without any names attached. 

And when they’re through, the forms are shredded. 


Q: How will filling out this form benefit me?

 

Q: “I make too much. Our family won’t qualify.”

 

A: YOU do not receive money if you qualify, but your child will benefit because we’ll be able to enhance our meal program, use the money we usually spend on food for other things like…

  • An extra staff person

  • Another field trip

  • More curriculum and supplies

  • Playground materials 


A: Does your family of four make more than this number of the Income Eligibility Guideline Chart?

Household Size Yearly

1 $23,606

2 $31,894

3 $40,182

4 $48,470

5 $56,758

6 $65,046

7 $73,334

8 $81,622

Each Additional $8,288


Rates are valid until June 30, 2021


Even if you make more than this, by filling out this section of the form, our school can still receive a small amount to help keep your tuition lower. 

It’s really easy, just write the times your child attends and sign!