The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)

CACFP is a federal program that is administered through the New York State Department of Health, Department of Nutrition , and  available through the Child Care & Development Council.  CACFP reimburses providers for nutritious snacks and meals that they serve to children in their care.  In order to receive reimbursement, the snacks and meals must meet USDA guidelines.  All registered, licensed, and legally exempt providers are eligible to particpate in the program.

For further information, contact Stephanie Keltz at (315)343-2344 x24 or at oswcacfp@cnymail.com.

New Meal Patterns Take Effect October 1, 2017

New Child and Infant Meal Patterns:

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The USDA issued new CACFP meal patterns that will take effect October 1, 2017.The new and improved meal patterns include:

• A greater variety of vegetables and fruits

• More whole grains

• More protein options

• Less added sugar

• Less saturated fat

Child Meal Pattern

Infant Meal Pattern

Do You Suspect Abuse or Maltreatment?
Report it Now!

Call our Statewide Toll Free Telephone Number:
1-800-342-3720
TDD/TTY: 1-800-638-5163

If you believe that a child is in immediate danger,
call 911 or your local police department.

For updated versions of CACFP forms including Children's Menus, Infant Menus, Reimbursement Form, and Attendance and Meal Count Form, visit the FORMS page on our website.

Looking for some help with the new whole grain requirement?

Click on the page to the right to access an easy to follow guide that will take the guess work out of identifying whole grain rich (WGR) foods.