Periodo Bogotá Sin Indiferencia 2004-2008

Institutions who participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program are required to maintain information regarding all participants. Therefore, an enrollment form must be completed for each participant attending the center. (Please refer to the following page for a sample CACFP Enrollment Form.)

Participants shall not be counted in membership, attendance, or their meals claimed for reimbursement without a current, complete CACFP enrollment form. Enrollment forms must be received by the institution during the first month the participant enrolls in order to be counted in membership and those meals claimed for reimbursement. [7 CFR

226.15(b)(2) and 7 CFR 226.17(b)(4) and (7)]

CACFP enrollment forms must be collected annually in order to be considered current. Q. Do I have to use the CACFP enrollment form?

A. CACFP requires parents, guardians and/or clients to complete a new enrollment form each fiscal year for participation in the program. The CACFP enrollment form has specific information that is required, such as days in attendance, meals regularly consumed while in attendance, and times of attendance. The CACFP enrollment form is not considered complete unless it is signed and dated by the parent/guardian.

Q. Can we fill out the names, address, etc. on CACFP enrollment forms and have the parents sign them, especially if we can’t get them back?

A. No. Parents/guardians must complete enrollment forms. The only exceptions would be parents who are illiterate, parents with a mental or physical disability, or immigrants who may need assistance. In these cases, the center staff could assist and would document on the form the person and date who assisted and why.

Q. If I have “drop-ins”, should an enrollment form be kept on file and should the individual be included as part of the total enrollment?

A. Yes. All participants, including “drop-ins”, who attend the center must be enrolled and counted as part of the total membership on the claim representing the month in which the participant received care.

Q. If a participant attends the center one day and then withdraws, what do I do?

A. The participant will be counted as part of the total membership for the month he/she attended the center, provided an enrollment form was obtained during that day. If not, the participant would not be counted in membership, total daily attendance, or meal counts.

Q. Do I have to have a CACFP enrollment form for infants?

A. Yes. You must have the following on file: 1) CACFP Infant Enrollment Addendum form and 2) an Income Application if the participant is to be claimed as free or reduced-price.

35

INFANT ADDENDUM TO ENROLLMENT Dear Parent:

This child care center participates in the USDA Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). This program provides reimbursement to the center for formula served to your baby while in our care. We want to work with you to provide the very best nutritional care for your baby. Under the CACFP

regulations, the center may NOT charge you a separate fee for meals that are claimed for reimbursement. We use the meal pattern (found on the back of this letter) developed by the USDA for centers

participating in the CACFP. The type and amount of foods served vary according to the age of the infant. However, the actual foods we provide will be based on what you tell us about your baby’s own food needs.

Talk with your health care provider and let us know whether you want to use breast milk or a formula while in child care. We also need to know when you will introduce solid foods. You may choose for us to provide the formula, or you may provide the formula for your baby.

(Name of Daycare Center)

currently provides the following formula(s): ____________________________________

Breast milk and formula that you provide should be labeled with your child’s name, the contents of the bottle (breast milk or brand of formula), and the date the formula was prepared or the date of collection for breast milk.

Please fill out the form on the back and return it to help us plan the meals for your baby. If this information changes, you will need to complete a new form.

Sincerely,

36

INFANT ADDENDUM TO ENROLLMENT

Infant Name _______________________ Infant Birthdate____/_____/________

Do you supply any food for your child due to medical or religious reasons? If yes, please list foods supplied.

_ ___________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________

Check all that apply: _______Parent will provide expressed breast milk

_______Parent will breast-feed the infant at the day care center

_______Parent will provide iron fortified formula/breast milk and

Center will provide additional baby food

_______Parent will provide iron fortified formula/breast milk and all additional baby food

_______Center will furnish all iron fortified infant formula

_______Center will furnish all iron fortified infant formula and additional baby food

When necessary, do you give permission for formula to be prepared for your baby by the day care center? ______YES ______ NO

In an effort to improve our program, we periodically conduct household contacts, where we ask parents to provide input and to verify attendance of their children at this day care center. Please fill in ALL of the following information:

_____________________________________ __________________

Parent/Guardian and/or Client Signature Date

NON DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: This explains what to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly. “In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of

discrimination write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA trough the Federal Relay Service at (800_877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”

37

Child and Adult Care Food Program Meal Pattern Requirements for Infants

Age Breakfast Lunch and Supper Snack

Birth through 3 months

4-6 fluid ounces formula1 or breast milk2, 3

4-6 fluid ounces formula1 or breast milk2, 3

4-6 fluid ounces formula1 or breast milk2, 3

4 months through 7 months

4-8 fluid ounces formula1 or breast milk 2, 3

0-3 tablespoons infant cereal1, 4

4-8 fluid ounces formula1 or breast milk 2, 3

0-3 tablespoons infant cereal1, 4

0-3 tablespoons fruit and/or vegetable 4

4-8 fluid ounces formula1 or breast milk2, 3

8 months up to first birthday

6-8 fluid ounces formula1 or breast milk2, 3 2-4 tablespoons infant cereal1 1-4 tablespoons fruit and/or vegetable 6-8 fluid ounces formula1 or breast milk2, 3 2-4 tablespoons infant cereal1and/or 1-4 tablespoons meat, fish, poultry, egg yolk, or cooked dry beans or peas or ½-2 ounces cheese, or 1-4 tablespoons cottage cheese, cheese food or cheese spread. 1-4 tablespoons fruit and/or vegetable

2-4 fluid ounces formula1 or breast milk2, 3 or fruit juice5

0-1/2 slice bread4, 6 or 0-2 crackers4, 6

1 _{Infant formula and dry infant cereal shall be iron-fortified.}

2 _{It is recommended that breast milk be served in place of formula from birth through 11 months.}

3 _{For some breastfed infants who regularly consume less than the minimum amount of breast milk per feeding, a} serving of less than the minimum amount of breast milk may be offered, with additional breast milk if the infant is still hungry.

4 _{A serving of this component shall be optional.} 5

Fruit juice shall be full-strength.

6 _{Bread and bread alternates shall be made from whole-grain or enriched meal or flour.}

Breakfast and lunch for 8-11 month olds must contain at least three of the components listed above to be creditable.

38

INCOME APPLICATION