State Officials Announce Federal Food Program For Illinois Care Facilities

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Board of Education announced the availability of the federally funded Child and Adult Care Food Program to support participating daycare homes, childcare centers, afterschool programs, and emergency shelters across the state. The program reimburses participating care facilities for providing nutritious meals and snacks that meet federal standards to enrolled children and adults. Families can check with their local care providers to see if they participate, while reimbursement rates for facilities are based on updated annual income eligibility guidelines from the federal government.