“Friendly House sponsors the Child and Adult Food Program, which is very beneficial to my child development home. The children and I enjoy having Lisa and Alice come to my home for inspections. They give me good nutrition information and tips for saving on food costs. I feel very comfortable asking Lisa and Alice questions about nutrition and food preparation. They are a valuable resource to me and my childcare program.” ~Kathy, CACFP Home Child Care Provider
Are you a home day care provider who serves meals and snacks to your day care children?
Would you like to get reimbursed for part of the cost of those meals?
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) gives cash reimbursement to providers for up to two meals and one snack per child per day. Providers are given guidelines for nutritious meals and snacks which encourages healthy eating habits. Training is regularly offered to help providers learn about child nutrition, human development and how to create a pleasant mealtime environment. The training offered at Friendly House is held on-site and is free.
The program is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture and administered by the Iowa Department of Education. We serve Scott County, IA. Other program benefits include workshops, newsletters, recipes and activities, and inclusion in any Friendly House programs, events and activities.
To become a CACFP participant:
Your day care must be registered with the State of Iowa. Providers of all income levels may participate. Day care may be full or part time. For more information or to schedule a pre-approval visit, contact the program supervisor, Lisa, at 563-323-1821 ext. 16.
Non-Discrimination Statement
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
Or fax:(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442;
Or email:program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider
Provider Resources
Build 4 Future
CACFP Menu Checklist with Best Practices
CACFP Menu with Best Practices
Handy Guide
Healthy Snacks and Physical Activities
Infant Meal Pattern
Meal Pattern Ages 1-12
Menu Magic for Children
Play With Your Food