Who We Are
Located in Springfield Missouri, we are an operating
agency of
the Council of Churches of the Ozarks,
Contracted through the
Missouri Department of Health. CCFP continues to play a significant
role in enhancing the quality of child care in 30 counties in Southwest
and South Central Missouri. Approximately 450 licensed family day care
home providers participate in our financial reimbursement program, which
reimburses them for the USDA approved meals and snacks served to over
6,500 children collectively. The program enables child care providers to
serve higher quality meals without straining other program resources.
Throughout the years more and more mothers are having to assume full
responsibility or supplement living expenses for their families. The
Child Care Food Program continues to play an important role in the
day-to-day care of young children. Currently they serve 279 providers
representing a 30-county area, with approximately 6,500 children
enrolled.
With children receiving two thirds of their daily food consumption while
away from home, the Child Care Food Program helps thee day care
providers keep the cost of day care down while contribution to our
future generation through good meals and snacks that help develop strong
minds and bodies. Child Care Food Program ensures good eating habits
that last a lifetime, For more information call (417) 865-8427 or drop
an email to info@ccfpfood.com.
How can I participate in this
program?
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Become a licensed day care/group home (Daycare must be
conducted in a private residence).
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Be caring for at least one day care child.
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Fill out and submit an online information request.
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A staff person will set up a time to visit with you in
your home and help you enroll in the program.
What do I need to do after I
enroll?
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Feed your day care children using nutrition guidelines.
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Once a month, submit menus and attendance forms. (Forms
and envelopes provided).
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Have one of our staff visit with you every four months
while you are serving children a meal.
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Attend one training session per year.
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