2022 and Ongoing -
Dear Parent/Guardian:
We provide nutritious meals every day to the children at our center.
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) helps our center to pay for meals. The amount of help we get depends on the incomes of households with children in care. Please complete the enclosed CACFP Household Income Statement form following the instructions. If your household income is higher than the guidelines shown on the instructions page, please write "over income" on the Household Income Statement, include your children's names, and return the form.
Return your completed Household Income Statement form to:
La Crèche Early Childhood Centers, Inc. - Your child's classroom or the Administrative Office.
Commonly Asked Questions:
I already get MFIP or SNAP benefits. Do I meet CACFP income guidelines? Yes. You should provide your case number on the form instead of income information if anyone in your household is approved for one of these programs: Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR).
In addition, foster children meet CACFP guidelines without providing income information.
Your household may meet CACFP income guidelines if you are approved for the Women, Infants, and Children program (WIC) or Medical Assistance program (MA). Please fill out a Household Income Statement form.
Who should I include as members of my household? Include yourself and all other people living in your household, related or not (such as grandparents, other relatives or friends). Include anyone who is temporarily away, for example a college student.
What if my income is not always the same? List the amount that you normally get. Include overtime pay if you regularly work overtime. For fluctuating income like seasonal work, list the average monthly income.
Do I need to provide my Social Security number? If household incomes are reported on the form, the person signing the form must write in just the last four digits of their Social Security number. If you don't have a Social Security number, indicate that on the form.
May I fill out a Household Income Statement if someone in my household is not a U.S. citizen? Yes. You or your children or other household members do not have to be U.S. citizens for you to fill out a CACFP Household Income Statement.
How will my information be kept? We will keep your information on file as private data. The back page of the form has more information about data privacy.
If I don't qualify now, may I apply later? Yes. Please complete a Household Income Statement form at any time if your income goes down, your household size goes up, or you start getting SNAP, MFIP or FDPIR benefits.
If you have other questions or need help, call 612-377-1786.
Sincerely,
La Crèche Early Childhood Centers, Inc. - Administration