Trends in California Child and Adult Care Food Program Participation Among Family Child Care Home Providers: The Role of Tiered Meal Reimbursements | Synapse
The research aims to evaluate the impact of tiered meal reimbursements on CACFP participation among family child care home providers.
Analysis of changes in CACFP participation rates
Examination of tiered reimbursement systems
Focus on family child care homes in California
Removal of tiered meal reimbursements is associated with increased participation in CACFP
Enhanced access to nutritious meals for young children is expected
Positive implications for child nutrition and well-being were observed
Resumen
Removing the tiered meal reimbursement system could increase CACFP participation among FCCHs, with likely positive impacts on young children's access to nutritious meals.