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Adults & Childrens Alliance is a non-profit organization offering a comprehensive package of resources and designed to meet the changing needs of c hild care professionals, parents, and the community. Since 1981, Adults & Childrens Alliance has been a sponsor of the USDA Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Innovation, demonstrated need, and cost-effectiveness are ACA’s guiding principles. Our focus is on value - the ability to offer our providers products and services at a higher quality. | Our Mission is to serve children by supporting those who care for them. |
| What is the Child and Adult Care Food Program? The Child and Adult Food Program (CACFP) is a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) program designed to improve the diets of children and adults in day care. It is an extension of the National School Lunch Act. Each day, 3.3 million children and 120,000 adults receive nutritious meals and snacks through CACFP. The CACFP provides nutrition training and meal reimbursement to licensed child care Providers. In Minnesota, the Program is administered by the Minnesota Department of Eduction (MDE) and a non-profit sponsoring organization (e.g., Adults & Childrens Alliance). | SUPPORTING CARE GIVERS You take care of the children, we’ll t  ake care of you.ACA, offers a variety of services including:
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By contacting ACA and setting up your orientation visit, you have already taken the first step. At the end of your orientation visit, you will be given the opportunity to complete an application and agreement for the CACFP. Your Program Advisor will help you complete the paperwork. ACA will submit your application to MDE.
When will I be able to begin claiming children's meals for reimbursement?You may begin claiming meals for reimbursement once your CACFP application and agreement have been approved by MDE. Generally, your approval date will be the day of your CACFP orientation visit or the day your child care license is effective, whichever is later.
What are my options for keeping CACFP records?
ACA offers two (2) computer options and one paper option for record-keeping:
- Minute Menu Kids Pro
- Minute Menu Web Kids
- Minute Menu scannable forms.
| Adults & Childrens Alliance 2885 Country Drive, Suite 165 St. Paul, MN 55117-2621 | Email Us General Inquiries: info@ACAinc.org Food Program: Cacfp@ACAinc.org | Phone: 651.481.9320 Toll Free: 1.800.433.8108 | Fax: 651.481.4919 Toll-Free Fax: 1.800.377.6685 |
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.
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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