In an effort to reduce the costs of child care while ensuring children receive healthy and nutritious meals, eligible child care providers are given cash reimbursement for serving meals to enrolled participants that meet Federal nutritional guidelines, outlined in the CACFP meal pattern. HRDC administers the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) for the Montana Department of Health and Human Services
What counties do you serve?
Big Horn, Carbon, Custer, Fallon, Fergus, Musselshell, Prairie, Rosebud, Stillwater, Sweet Grass, Wheatland and Yellowstone.
How many meals are eligible for reimbursement?
Participating providers may be approved to claim up to two meals and one snack, or two snacks and one meal, per day, per child.
What trainings are required as a CACFP participant?
Participants are required to participate in two mandatory trainings annually.
- 2 hour regulations training includes a review of CACFP requirements, recordkeeping, payments and civil rights.
- 2 hour nutrition training includes CACFP meal patterns, menus, recipes, and food safety.
Do you conduct site visits?
Yes, we visit each CACFP participants’ site a minimum of three times a year.
How do I enroll in the CACFP?
Family and Group Home providers should call the Child Care Department at (406) 247-4700 to apply. Child Care Centers must apply through the state department or call 888-307-9333. Facilities must be licensed to qualify for CACFP.
For more information
Call (406) 247-4700 or Email childcare@hrdc7.org
CACFP is provided by the USDA and administered through the Montana Department of Health and Human Services CACFP program. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. USDA is an equal opportunity employer.
