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State News Release
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Date: November 18, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Kim Schmanke, Media Relations Manager, OSPI, 360.725.6015, kschmanke@ospi.wednet.edu
Federal meal assistance funds available
Child and Adult Care Food Program funds meals for children and eligible adults
OLYMPIA -- The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction's (OSPI) Child Nutrition Services office is encouraging eligible non-residential licensed child care centers, family day care homes, homeless shelters, at-risk centers, and some adult day care centers in Washington to participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). This federal program reimburses some of the costs associated with serving meals to children and functionally impaired adults.
OSPI's Child Nutrition Services has administered the federal assistance program in Washington since 1989. Its mission is to assist school districts and other child and adult care institutions in providing quality nutrition programs to all children - regardless of income level - and qualified adults.
The following care centers and institutions may participate in the CACFP:
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Nonprofit, licensed, tax-exempt child care institutions.
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For-profit (proprietary) institutions serving 25 percent or more low income children, or for-profit (proprietary), licensed child care centers receiving compensation under Title XX for at least 25 percent of their licensed or enrolled capacity, whichever is less.
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At-risk child care centers.
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Nonprofit homeless shelters that provide temporary residential facilities to children.
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Some public or nonprofit adult centers or for-profit adult centers that receive compensation under Title XIX of the Social Security Act for at least 25 percent of the enrolled adults.
The federal food program provides reimbursement for meals at established rates based on family income of the children and adults served. Meals served to eligible homeless children and children in at-risk centers are reimbursed at the free rate. These federal funds help institutions offset some of their food costs while providing well-balanced, nutritious meals and snacks to enrolled participants. Meals will be made available to enrolled participants at no separate charge.
The monthly income eligibility guidelines listed as follows are used to determine reimbursement in centers.
USDA CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM MONTHLY INCOME GUIDELINES - (Effective July 1, 2005 - June 30, 2006)
| Household Size |
FREE |
REDUCED-PRICE |
|---|---|---|
1 |
$1,037 |
$ 1,476 |
2 |
1,390 |
1,978 |
3 |
1,744 |
2,481 |
4 |
2,097 |
2,984 |
5 |
2,450 |
3,486 |
6 |
2,803 |
3,989 |
7 |
3,156 |
4,491 |
8 |
3,509 |
4,994 |
Each additional household member add |
+354 |
+503 |
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Avenue SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Institutions interested in applying for the program should contact Child Nutrition Services, Carol Griffith, Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, PO Box 47200, Olympia, Washington 98504-7200.
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