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Portland, ME – Catholic Charities Maine Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) announces its participation in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program. CACFP offers support, meal reimbursement and education to child care providers on healthy eating and physical activity to ensure children are provided with nutritious meals and snacks while in their care.
Meals are available at no separate charge to all enrolled children without regard to race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department.
For more information on participating day care homes, contact CACFP at 1-800-784-0157.
Child and Adult Care Food Program Income Eligibility Guidelines
Effective from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017
Eligibility Scale For “FREE” Meals
|
Family Size |
Annual |
Monthly |
Twice Per Month |
Every Two Weeks |
Weekly |
|
1 |
15,301 |
1,276 |
638 |
589 |
295 |
|
2 |
20,709 |
1,726 |
863 |
797 |
399 |
|
3 |
26,117 |
2,177 |
1,089 |
1,005 |
503 |
|
4 |
31,525 |
2,628 |
1,314 |
1,213 |
607 |
|
5 |
36,933 |
3,078 |
1,539 |
1,421 |
711 |
|
6 |
42,341 |
3,529 |
1,765 |
1,629 |
815 |
|
7 |
47,749 |
3,980 |
1,990 |
1,837 |
919 |
|
8 |
53,157 |
4,430 |
2,215 |
2,045 |
1,023 |
|
Each Additional Family Member |
5,408 |
451 |
226 |
208 |
104 |
Eligibility Scale For “Reduced-Price” Meals
|
Family Size |
Annual |
Monthly |
Twice Per Month |
Every Two Weeks |
Weekly |
|
1 |
21,775 |
1,815 |
908 |
838 |
419 |
|
2 |
29,471 |
2,456 |
1,228 |
1,134 |
567 |
|
3 |
37,167 |
3,098 |
1,549 |
1,430 |
715 |
|
4 |
44,863 |
3,739 |
1,870 |
1,726 |
863 |
|
5 |
52,559 |
4,380 |
2,190 |
2,022 |
1,011 |
|
6 |
60,255 |
5,022 |
2,511 |
2,318 |
1,159 |
|
7 |
67,951 |
5,663 |
2,832 |
2,614 |
1,307 |
|
8 |
75,647 |
6,304 |
3,152 |
2,910 |
1,455 |
|
Each Additional Family Member |
7,696 |
642 |
321 |
296 |
148 |
Please Note: When determining income at the monthly level, please use the following criteria:
Weekly Income x 4.333 weeks
Bi-weekly Income x 2.15 weeks
About Catholic Charities Maine
For more than 48 years, Catholic Charities Maine has provided high-quality, community-based, social services to people of all faiths, beliefs, and economic backgrounds. As one of the largest human service agencies in the state, we are committed to helping children and adults overcome adversity and achieve self-sufficiency. More than .92 of every dollar we receive goes directly to serving our neighbors in need. To learn more, please visit www.ccmaine.org or call 1-800-781-8550.
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