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The CACFP provides supplemental reimbursement to participating organizations for the provision of nutritious foods. All meals and snacks served must meet federal guidelines and be offered at no separate cost to participants. Child Care Centers — Includes licensed or approved non-residential, public or private non-profit child care centers, Head Start centers, settlement houses, and neighborhood centers.

For-profit child care centers may also participate if they meet certain criteria for serving low-income children. Family Day Care Homes — Family day care homes provide care in a licensed or approved private home for a small group of children. Family or group day care homes must be administered by a sponsoring organization that maintains Federal and State regulations and prepares a monthly food reimbursement claim. Emergency Shelters — Programs which provide residential and food services to homeless children may receive reimbursement for serving up to three meals each day to homeless children through age 18, who reside there.

Adult Day Health Care Centers — Licensed day health care centers for seniors aged 60 or older or functionally impaired adults may receive reimbursements under the adult component of the CACFP. For-profit agencies are also eligible if they meet certain criteria for serving low-income people. Approved institutions are reimbursed at either the free, reduced, or paid rate for the meals and snacks served to eligible participants.

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