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Child Care Food Program

About the Food Program

The Child Care Food Program at SBECO's Early Care and Education Program is a participant in the Child and Adult Care Food Program—a federal program administered by the U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Food Program sponsors Family Child Care Homes and Child Care Centers across Santa Barbara County.  Our sponsorship enables qualified providers to be reimbursed for the nutritious foods they provide to children in their programs. 
 
Good nutrition plays a vital role in children’s growth, development, and learning, supporting healthy brain development and school readiness. To support providers, we also offer training and technical assistance to help them meet state and federal requirements.

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Resources for Registered DCH Providers

Enrolled DCH Food Program Forms

CACFP Tools

Staff Contacts

Yanelly Vital
Nutrition Program Specialist
Early Care and Education
(805) 352-0274
 
Nancy Contreras
APP Supervisor
Early Care and Education
(805) 352-0274
 

General Office 

Santa Maria Office
722 E. Main St., Suite 201
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 352-0274

 
2025-26 APP & Food Program Newsletters

The Child and Adult Care Food Program is a federal program administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

 

 

The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federal program that provides reimbursements for nutritious meals and snacks to eligible children and adults who are enrolled for care at participating child care centers, day care homes, and adult day care centers. CACFP also provides reimbursements for meals served to children and youth participating in afterschool care programs, children residing in emergency shelters, and adults over the age of 60 or living with a disability and enrolled in day care facilities. CACFP contributes to the wellness, healthy growth, and development of young children and adults in the United States. 

 

 

 
 
U.S Department of Agriculture Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with federal civil rights law and USDA civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the state or local agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
 

1. Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

2. Fax: (202) 690-7442; or

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
 
Page updated: July 09, 2025