Can a traditional child care center already participating in the CACFP qualify for at-risk afterschool snack reimbursements?
Yes. A child care center located in the attendance area of a school in which at least 50 percent of the enrolled children are eligible for free or reduced-price meals may qualify for CACFP at-risk afterschool reimbursements for free snacks served to children who attend the center after their school day has ended. Children who do not attend school would continue to participate in the traditional CACFP meal service provided by the center. Centers operating both the traditional and at-risk components of the CACFP may only claim a total of 3 meals, or 2 meals and 1 snack, per child per day.
