The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) provides reimbursements to eligible organizations and day care home providers for nutritious meals and snacks that are served in care settings. The U.S. Department of Agriculture administers the program nationwide, providing funding to states. The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) administers the program in California.
Eligible childcare centers, adult day care centers, afterschool care centers, emergency shelters, and day care homes can participate in the CACFP and receive reimbursements to cover some of their food costs. By participating in the CACFP, care providers can improve the quality of day care and make nutrition affordable and accessible for families.
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In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
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Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
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To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
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Mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or -
Fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or -
Email:
Program.Intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Complaints may be submitted to the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Branch using the Complaint Submission Form.
Please Note: This form is for you to submit complaints related to the CACFP. Any complaints alleging discrimination will be forwarded to the USDA for investigation.
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Or you can contact: Health and Nutrition Coordinator,
Grisel Meza
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If you have questions about using this form, or if you would prefer to submit a complaint by phone or email, please contact CACFP Branch at 916-651-5400 or by email at CACFPCivilRights@dss.ca.gov.