For Immediate Release
September 27, 2006
Illinois State Board of Education, Nutrition Programs
Division announces availability of the Child and Adult
Care Food Program
In conjunction with renewing institutions, the Illinois
State Board of Education, Nutrition Programs Division
announces the availability of the Child and Adult Care
Food Program (CACFP). The CACFP is a federal program
funded by the United States Department of Agriculture
and administered by the Illinois State Board of Education.
This program is designed primarily to assist child care
centers, Head Start programs, before- and after-school
programs, homeless shelters, and day care home providers
with additional funds to provide children in their care
with nutritious meals. These meals are available at no
separate charge.
If you wish to view the list of participating institutions,
you may consult our Nutrition Programs Interactive Map.
The website address is http://webprod1.isbe.net/NutSvc/.
The USDA Household Income Eligibility Guidelines are
listed below. If your income is at or below the listed
guidelines, contact your child care provider for benefits
to the program.
HOUSEHOLD INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES
Effective
July 1, 2006, Through June, 30, 2007
| |
Level for Reduced-Price Meals |
Household
Size |
Annual |
Monthly |
Twice
Per Month |
Every
Two Weeks |
Weekly |
1 |
18,130 |
1,511 |
756 |
698 |
349 |
2 |
24,420 |
2,035 |
1,018 |
940 |
470 |
| 3 |
30,710 |
2,560 |
1,280 |
1,182 |
591 |
| 4 |
37,000 |
3,084 |
1,542 |
1,424 |
712 |
| 5 |
43,290 |
3,608 |
1,804 |
1,665 |
833 |
| 6 |
49,580 |
4,132 |
2,066 |
1,907 |
954 |
| 7 |
55,870 |
4,656 |
2,328 |
2,149 |
1,075 |
| 8 |
62,160 |
5,180 |
2,590 |
2,391 |
1,196 |
| Each Additional Family Member Add |
+6,290 |
+525 |
+263 |
+242 |
+121 |
In accordance with Federal law and United States Department
of Agriculture policy, these institutions are 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 Civil
Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C.
20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TTY).
USDA is an equal opportunity provider.
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