CHILD AND ADULT FOOD CARE PROGRAM (CACFP)
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“Clarendon is the “2005” winner of the Congressional “Victory Against Hunger Award.” We were honored to have been nominated for this prestigious national award by Massachusetts Senators, The Honorable Senator Kennedy and The Honorable Senator Kerry.”
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| CFDC Directors meet with Congressman Tierney for the 2009 National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference in Washington, D.C." |
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Clarendon is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) agency that sponsors the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Care/ for providers participating in Clarendon’s Child Care Systems across the state as well as independent Providers. The CACFP provides many benefits for providers and children including, nutrition training, free nutritious meals for children and financial reimbursement for provider’s meal service costs. Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Nutrition, Health and Safety. http://www.doe.mass.edu/cnp/ provides oversight for all sponsors of the CACFP in MA.
Clarendon is a staunch advocate for the continuation of Federal funding for the Food Program and works tirelessly with The Food Research and Action Center. FRAC is the leading National Organization dedicated to the integrity of the CACFP and the welfare of America’s hungriest children.
NUTRITION AND CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
- Good nutrition is critical to a child's physical health and cognitive development. All Clarendon providers participate in the food program and provide nutritious meals and snacks, which are in accordance with the USDA guidelines.
- All children in the system are enrolled in the Child Care Food Program. Meals are provided at no additional cost to parents. Parents are not required to send meals or food to day care.
- CFDC encourages parents to discuss any concerns regarding a child's nutrition, allergies or nutrition in general, with your provider and Clarendon staff.
- Nursing mothers are encouraged to bring breast milk for their infants to the child care provider’s home.
- Providers receive on-going nutrition training including CPR & First Aid, SIDS, Health & Safety and Record-Keeping.
- Providers receive financial reimbursement, a calendar keeper and a bi-monthly newsletter. The newsletter provides nutrition information and activities.
- Clarendon homes are reviewed quarterly by Food Program Monitors to ensure that children are receiving nutritious home cooked meals in compliance with USDA regulations. In addition, menus are reviewed and homes are inspected to assure that proper sanitation procedures are being followed.
HELPFUL, USEFUL, GREAT SUPPORTS (H.U.G.S)
CFDC provides every Provider with a monthly curriculum called H.U.G.S. The guiding principle of H.U.G.S is that each child is unique; having individual needs that must be considered. H.U.G.S. is a monthly theme-based curriculum offering DAP, indoor/outdoor activities in math, science, art, music, language/ literacy, problem solving, health, nutrition and social emotional development. Providers can receive H.U.G.S. in English or Spanish, hardcopy or CD. English, Spanish and Khmer speaking Home Monitors deliver the curriculum, offer support and reinforce the activities.
CFDC is proud to announce that in 2008 The CACFP Sponsors Association (TSA) selected H.U.G.S for publication on their web-site as the model curriculum for all USDA Sponsors.
DISCRIMINATION POLICY
“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. And Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800)795-3272 or (202)720-6382 (TTY)
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer”
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