IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:
- CACFP sponsor applications for the following programs are currently unavailable Thursday, May 1 through Tuesday, September 30.
For Centers/Ministries, Adult Daycare, and Homeless/Emergency Shelters, the application will reopen Wednesday, October 1.
- Centers or family childcare homes may apply to participate under an existing sponsoring organization. Click here – for a list of sponsors to contact.
- Applicants for the At-Risk Afterschool Meals Program – contact cacfp@doe.in.gov.
CACFP Application Process
Consider participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program!
CACFP is a federal program that provides reimbursement for nutritious meals and snacks served
to participants. In Indiana, CACFP is administered by the Indiana Department of Education.
Why CACFP?
- Provides funding to supplement the cost of healthy meals and snacks.
- Teaches children at an early age a healthier way of eating that will last a lifetime.
- Gives parents and caregivers confidence knowing that you are invested in the health and well-being of their children.
- Offers guidance in menu planning and recipe ideas.
- Offers technical assistance and consultation to assist in your program’s success.
- Ready-to-use parent and family information to encourage healthy eating in and out of the childcare setting.
Check out this quick video to learn more about CACFP.
Participation Options
Center-type Facilities* (two ways to participate) | Family Childcare Homes | ||
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Apply through a sponsoring organization: | Apply as your own sponsor through IDOE: | Must apply through a sponsoring organization: | |
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*Center-type facilities include childcare centers, ministries, head start, adult day cares, emergency shelters, at-risk afterschool meals programs, and outside school hours programs. |
Application Process to Apply Through a Sponsoring Organization
Contact the sponsoring organizations in your county to learn about their organization and application procedure:
- Sponsors of unaffiliated centers:
- Sponsors of family childcare homes:
Application Process to Apply as your Own Sponsor Through IDOE - application is currently closed.
Step 1 The CACFP information sessions are currently unavailable and will reopen on Wednesday, October 1.
Step 2 Submit an eligibility questionnaire
Step 3 Complete initial documents
Step 4 Technical assistance visit with a field specialist
Step 5 Submit online application through CNPweb
Step 6 Pre-approval visit with a field specialist
Step 7 Begin program implementation, if approved
For questions regarding the CACFP application process, contact cacfp@doe.in.gov.