Through the reimbursement of nutritious meals and snacks, the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) provides aid to child and adult care institutions and family or group day care homes for the provision of nutritious foods that contribute to the wellness, healthy growth, and development of young children, and the health and wellness of older adults and chronically impaired disabled persons. 

CACFP staff members:

•        Manage and evaluate program policies including eligibility rules.
•       Work to expand the services and reach more eligible participants.
•       Ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
•        Provide technical assistance and administer agreements with participating institutions.
•       Conduct reviews of participating institutions.

The CACFP promotes good nutritional health to children and adults who attend eligible programs.