Our research focused on a major gap in the CACFP coverage and ability to reach children. Specifically, although it is allowed under CACFP law, relatively few states extend CACFP eligibility to children cared for by small home-based child care providers and friends and relatives who are legally exempt from their state’s child care licensing requirements—providers who care for 11.5 million children nationwide. Further, these providers disproportionately care for many vulnerable children including infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, children from immigrant families, families who face challenges affording child care, and families working nontraditional hours. We spoke with a variety of stakeholders in three states that allow these providers to participate in CACFP to explore what could be learned from their efforts to inform other states that might be interested in expanding eligibility and participation in CACFP for this population. Our review suggests we are missing a remarkable opportunity to reduce food insecurity and support the healthy development of many children. (author abstract)
Untapped potential: License-exempt home-based child care providers and the Child and Adult Care Food Program
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