Child and Adult Care Food Program

How Catholic Charities Helps

Catholic Charities administers The Child and Adult Care Food Program, a federal program, which supports children in daycare.  The program is available to Delaware-licensed residential daycare providers.

The program provides reimbursement to licensed family childcare providers for meals and snacks they provide which meet nutritional quality standards.  Claims for reimbursement are reviewed monthly for accuracy and menu meal patterns.  Field staff monitors participating childcare providers at least three times each year for compliance with federal and state regulations.

Children in the program learn good eating habits that will improve their quality of life.  Parents are confident that their children are eating high quality meals.  Daycare providers receive valuable nutrition education and help in encouraging positive eating habits.

Because of the Child and Adult Care Food Program, federal tax dollars are returned to the daycare provider’s state, and are invested in health of the community’s children.

How To Get Help

For more information, or to enroll your home-based daycare in the program, please contact Catholic Charities’ Child and Adult Care Food Program at the location nearest you.  Eligibility is free and open to all licensed family daycare home providers.

New Castle County Office

2601 W 4th Street

Wilmington, DE 19805

Phone: 302-655-9624

Kent County Office

1155 Walker Road

Dover, DE 19904

Phone: 302-674-1600

Sussex County Office

406 S. Bedford St., Suite 9

Georgetown, DE 19947

Phone: 302-856-3414

Click here to send an email for more information.

How You Can Help

If you know of a family daycare provider, please let them know that they are eligible for this program and invite them to call Catholic Charities to enroll.

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