Healthier CACFP & Farm to ECE (04/2023)

The Healthier Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Award is a recognition system that supports the wellness efforts of child care providers, center staff, and home providers (referred to as “caregiver” going forward) participating in CACFP. Caregivers going above and beyond the Program requirements by taking steps to improve the menus, physical activity, professional development, nutrition and wellness environment and/or infant care can apply for an award in one or more of these categories. Three award levels are offered: Honors, High Honors and Highest Honors.

Why apply? Child caregivers have an opportunity to positively impact children’s healthy development by encouraging children to develop healthy habits at a young age.

Are you eligible? Participation in the CACFP and compliance with CACFP regulations is required to be eligible for the award. Meeting the award criteria and receiving an award does not replace CACFP requirements. Applicants are required to be in good standing with the CACFP, defined as having completed and implemented all corrective actions from the most recent compliance review and having not been seriously deficient in the past two years, at the time of application. CACFP daycare centers, family daycare homes and At-risk programs are all welcome to apply. *Certificates are good for 3 years.