Wednesday, March 08, 2006

Child Care Providers may get meal compensation

Child care home providers in rural Nebraska are eligible for payment for meals served to children in their care.

CACFP reimburses child care home providers for meals and snacks served to children. If more than 40 percent of the children in an area are eligible for free and reduced-price school meals, the child care homes in that area are eligible for reimbursement through the pilot project.The rates of reimbursement in the pilot areas through June 30, 2006 are: breakfast: $1.06; lunches and suppers, $1.96; and snacks, $.58. Rates are expected to increase on July 1, 2006.

The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) established in 1968, administered by the Nebraska Department of Education is funded by under a two-year project through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA).

To find out more about eligibility requirements child care providers may learn which sponsors serve their county visit the Nebraska Department of Education Nutrition Services website or by calling Nutrition Services at 402.471.2488.

Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care & Learning 2/9/2006
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