FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CHILD CARE FOOD PROGRAM

WHAT IS CCFP?
CCFP is the Child Care Food Program, a Federal program that provides reimbursement to allow the provision of nutritious meals and snacks to children ages 12 and under who are receiving childcare. 4C is a sponsor of this program for centers, Family Child Care Homes, and Head Start in Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties under contract to the Florida Department of Health.

HOW CAN I PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM?
You must:
Be a licensed Child Care Home or Center.
Operate in Orange, Osceola or Seminole County.
Have at least 25% of your total enrollment funded with federal dollars, if operating a for-profit center. 4C Records Office will validate this attendance for all for-profit centers.
Provide meals and snacks for all children.
Not be participating in another nutrition program.
Attend a CCFP Orientation/Training session.

HOW MUCH WILL I BE REIMBURSED FOR THE MEALS I PROVIDE?
Centers receive payments based on the type of meal served and the child’s eligibility for free (F), reduced-price (R), or non-needy (N) meals. This is based on the income of the family. A sheet for each family being claimed must be completed for meals to be claimed. Meals may not be claimed without this form being completed and scored by 4C staff.

 

Child Care Homes receive payment according to their Tier Status. As of July 1, 2002, Tier I and Tier II rates are:

WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION?
To learn more about the Child Care Food Program, call (407) 522-2252 ext. 4324.