Enroll in CACFP to provide nutritious meals, reduce food costs, and give the children and families you serve the healthy start they deserve.
Easily complete and submit your monthly claims through the KidKare Minute Menu for faster processing, improved accuracy, and streamlined program management.
Stay up to date with mandatory trainings, webinars, and CACFP learning opportunities throughout FY26 by reviewing the current training calendar.
For more information, please contact CACFP Director Amy Gibson at 812-231-8913, or by email [email protected].
2026 Civil Rights Training
The 2026 Annual Civil Rights Training & Questionnaire is now available and must be completed to remain compliant with program requirements.
Reimbursement Rates
View the current CACFP reimbursement rates to see how your program can receive funding support for serving nutritious meals and snacks.
Program Overview
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) helps Indiana child care and adult day care providers serve nutritious meals at no additional cost. Through reimbursements, training, and CASY’s support, providers can promote lifelong healthy eating habits while reducing expenses and paperwork.
Making a lasting impact on the health and wellness of our community for over 30 years.
The CASY Food Program is a proud sponsor of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) for licensed Family Child Care Homes, a site for the At-Risk After-School Meal Program, and an operator of Summer Food Service Programs (SFSP) within our community. All these initiatives are federally funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and administered by the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE).
These child nutrition programs serve children from birth through high school graduation. They offer funding to enrolled childcare and school-age facilities to help offset the costs of providing nutritious meals and snacks to our community’s children. This support promotes healthy eating habits that can last a lifetime and enhances the quality of childcare and youth programs across our community.
Throughout the year, CASY Food Program staff collaborate closely with enrolled childcare providers and facilities participating in CACFP, At-Risk, and SFSP. Responsibilities include conducting compliance reviews, offering technical assistance, providing training, and consulting to ensure program success. The CASY Food Program staff also supports enrolled facilities in meal planning and preparation by offering guidance, sharing new recipes, providing nutrition education, and facilitating meal reimbursements.
Working families can have peace of mind knowing their children will receive healthy meals and develop positive eating habits when attending a CASY Food Program-enrolled facility. Each day, the CASY Food Program makes a meaningful impact on children, families, and communities through the dedication of childcare providers, staff, and our partners.
What CACFP is (What)
CACFP is a federal program that provides reimbursements for nutritious meals and snacks served to eligible children and adults in participating child care centers, day care homes, adult day care centers, afterschool care programs, and emergency shelters. It also supports adults over age 60 or living with a disability who are enrolled in day care facilities.
Why it matters (Why)
CACFP contributes to the wellness, healthy growth, and development of young children and adults in the United States. It helps providers serve better meals while reducing the financial burden of food costs and improving nutrition quality.
How participation works (How)
- Child care homes and centers must sign an agreement with a sponsoring organization to participate.
- Chances And Services for Youth (CASY) is a sponsor in Indiana.
- Although federally funded, CACFP is administered at the state level by the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE).
- Funding flows from the USDA → Indiana Department of Education → CASY → CASY Child Care Provider → Meals & Snacks Served to Children.
Participation benefits (How / Why)
- Monetary Reimbursement: Providers receive monthly reimbursement for serving nutritious meals and snacks.
- Nutrition Training: Providers receive nutrition training and informational handouts about healthy choices and child development.
- Online Claiming Software: Monthly claim information is documented in Minute Menu KidKare, reducing paperwork, claim errors, and disallowances while storing required CACFP records online.
- Staff Support: CASY CACFP staff provide ongoing continuing education, technical assistance, and support on CACFP-related topics.
- Field Monitor Review: CASY Food Program monitors review each provider at least three times a year to ensure nutritious meals are being served, CACFP regulations are being followed, and one-on-one support is available.
Resources for providers (What / How)
- CACFP claiming and reimbursement information is managed through Minute Menu KidKare.
- Providers receive broadcast messages through KidKare with monthly reimbursement dates and other important updates.
- Providers can review program reference documents such as reimbursement rates and income eligibility guidelines.
Accessibility and compliance (Why)
The program includes a non-discrimination statement in accordance with USDA civil rights law. Program information may be made available in other languages and accessible formats upon request. Complaints can be filed through USDA using Form AD-3027 or by contacting USDA directly.
Service model and value (Why)
CASY’s CACFP sponsorship helps providers focus less on paperwork and more on feeding children well. By combining reimbursement, training, online tools, and hands-on monitoring, CASY supports a stronger nutrition environment for the children and adults served by participating facilities.
Ensuring that Vigo County kids have a safe, fun, and enriching out of school programming.