The Child Care Food Program (CCFP) is a federally funded program that provides reimbursement to Family Child Care (FCC) providers for meals served to children in their care. The program is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture and is administered on the State level by the New Jersey Department of Education, Bureau of Child Nutrition Programs. You must be an FCC provider to be eligible for this program.

In order to participate in the Child Care Food Program, you must be evaluated by the Urban League which will act as your representative to the state agency. The Urban League will come to your home for an interview and discuss the Child Care Food Program and Family Child Care with you. Your home will also be evaluated to make sure it meets the basic requirements for the care and safety of children.

Sample Menu

The following is a general outline of what must be served at different meals.

BREAKFAST

• Milk
• Fruit or vegetable
• 100% full strength juice
• Bread or grain product

LUNCH/DINNER

• Milk
• 2 different fruits or vegetables
• Bread or grain product
• Meat or protein alternative

SNACKS

• Milk
• Fruit or vegetable or 100% full-strength juice
• Bread or grain product
• Meat or protein alternative

Link to US Department of Agriculture –

https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/child-and-adult-care-food-program

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint alleging discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call, toll free, (866) 632-9992 (Voice). TDD users can contact USDA through local relay or the Federal Relay at (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642 (relay voice users). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.