USDA Child Care Food Program Reimbursement
Serve Nutritious Meals and Earn Cash $$
That's right! The USDA Child Care Food Program will reimburse family child care providers for some of their child care food costs.
As part of the USDA Food Program you also get:
- Priority registration for special workshops just for USDA Food Program participants.
- Help in working with parents on food-related issues.
- Assistance in planning well-balanced meals and snacks.
- Consultation with nutrition specialists.
Need more reasons? Look for your number!
| Number of Children | Money You Could Claim Monthly | Money You Could Claim Yearly | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier One* | Tier Two* | Tier One* | Tier Two* | |
| 5 | $426.30 | $204.75 | $5,115.60 | $2,457.00 |
| 3 | $255.78 | $122.85 | $3,069.36 | $1,474.20 |
| 1 | $85.26 | $40.95 | $1,023.12 | $491.40 |
*For information about eligibility requirements for each tier, call 703-324-8100.
This is money you can use to put back in your business, into your bank account or to start a retirement or college fund.
Remember, parents know that providers who participate in the USDA Food Program serve their children nutritious meals and snacks. That gives you a competitive edge when you market your services.
Sound too good to be true? See for yourself! As soon as you have a permit and children in care, call 703-324-8100 to register for a USDA Food Program orientation, or 703-324-8260 to schedule an in-home USDA Food Program orientation. You can even submit your food program records online using the Web HX system.


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