WELCOME to the AEYC
Child Care Food Program (CCFP)!
The
Child Care Food Program is a federal program of the Food and Nutrition
Services (FNS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The program
reimburses licensed and approved child care providers for a portion
of their child care food costs. The primary goal is to improve the
diet of children ages 12 years and younger.
Food is an important
part of every child's emotional, physical, and social development.
Food habits established during preschool years may affect food behavior
throughout life. Nutrition is an important part of a good child care
program. Children need well-balanced meals in order to meet their
daily energy needs and to help build strong bodies and minds.
Feeding children
in family child care homes is a big responsibility and expense.
The CCFP helps children develop healthy and positive eating habits.
In Juneau and throughout Southeast Alaska, AEYC administers the
Child Care Food Program. For more information or to sign up for the
program, contact the food program manager. 789-1767 or toll free 1-888-785-1235
or by email.
The Child Care Food Program is operated in accordance with USDA policy, which does not permit discrimination because of race, color, national origin, age, sex or handicap. To file a complaint of discrimination, contact the USDA Director of Civil Rights, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 (202-720-5964).
