The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) helps licensed family child care providers enrich their knowledge of good nutrition and optimal child development. Case managers from Children’s Friend provide nutrition education, information regarding upcoming training sessions, and support providers to become better caregivers and educators.

Who is eligible?

Licensed Home Child Care providers.

For more information contact Lucia Santiago at 401.721.6412 or email lsantiago@cfsri.org.

Statement of Nondiscrimination for USDA for Sponsors of CACFP

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, nation origin, sex, age, or disability. This explains what to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly.

To file a complaint of discrimination, writ USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free 1-866-632-9992 (voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339; or 1-800-845-6136 (Spanish).  USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

In addition, in Rhode Island it is illegal to discriminate on the basis of religion or sexual orientation. To file a complaint of discrimination for these protected classes, contact:  RI Department of Education, Director of Equity and Access, 255 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02903-3400 or call (401) 222-4600.