Child and Adult Care Food Program

CACFP provides reimbursements for meals served to children, youth and adults at child care centers, day care homes, and adult day care centers.

The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federal program that provides reimbursements for nutritious meals and snacks to eligible children and adults who are enrolled for care at participating child care centers, day care homes, and adult day care centers. CACFP also provides reimbursements for meals served to children and youth participating in afterschool care programs, children residing in emergency shelters, and adults over the age of 60 or living with a disability and enrolled in day care facilities.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) administers the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) at the national level.

In Missouri, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services administers the program.

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