Adult Daycare Centers
Food Program Participation
Center Eligibility Requirements
Adult Daycare Centers can participate if they are:
Licensed or legally exempt from licensing
A nonprofit center
OR
A for profit center if 25% of participants receive Title XIX (Medicaid) funds
Participant Eligibility Requirements
Adult care centers receive payments for serving nutritious meals to adults who are 60 or older, or who are physically or mentally impaired to the extent that limits their independence and ability to carry out activities of daily living.
CACFP meals give adults the nutrition they need as a routine part of their day care program. CACFP reimbursements help to lower the cost of serving meals at centers that provide adult day care services to meet the needs of functionally impaired adults.
Daily Tasks
Each day your center must complete the following:
Keep accurate attendance records
Complete meal counts while the seniors are eating
Complete food production records to show enough food was made
Record any menu changes
Monthly Tasks
Each month your center must complete the following:
Complete forms for new participants
CACFP Annual Form
Special Diet Statement/Milk Substitution
Post a dated menu
Submit claim information to FEEDING OUR FUTURE
Train new staff on the CACFP required elements and Civil Rights
Annual Tasks
Each year your center must complete the following:
Collect new CACFP Annaul Forms
Renew catering contract
Update purchasing procedures
Train staff on the CACFP required elements and civil rights
Meal Patterns
Meals and Snacks Must Meet Basic Requirements
Lunch and Supper
All Lunches and Suppers Must Meet the Meal Pattern Requirements to be Reimbursable
