The Child Care Food Program checks for October claims were mailed to providers Monday, November 16, 2009.  If you are a provider and have not received your check by Monday, Nov. 23rd contact the office.

Click on the link below to view/print forms and the record keeping training used by the USDA Child Care Food Program.

Child Care Food Program Forms & Web Training


The Oregon Pacific Chapter of the American Red Cross is a sponsor of the USDA Child Care Food Program for registered Family or Group Home Day Care or DHS-listed Providers in Lane, Lincoln, Linn and Benton Counties. This is a federal program which reimburses Family Day Care providers for part of the cost of meals served to children in their care. The program will also reimburse for meals served to the providers' own children while other children are in care if the provider meets income guidelines. It is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture through the Oregon Department of Education

The goals of the program are to assure that well balanced, nutritious meals are served to children, and to help children learn to eat a variety of foods as part of a balanced diet. The Child Care Food Program has been sponsored by the American Red Cross in Lane County since 1984 and in Linn, Benton and Lincoln Counties since 2006. Se habla espanol!

Benefits of the Child Care Food Program
Reimbursement for up to three meal services per day, per child.
Training in nutrition during home visits throughout the year.
 Monthly newsletter to inform providers of child care issues and to share nutritious recipes and activities for children.
Help with menu planning
Lending library
Annual training that may count toward CCD-required hours
 Easy recordkeeping with Minute Menu scan forms or on-line claiming. If you have Internet Explorer version 6 or higher* you can follow the  link to minutemenu.com  to check out the Minute Menu web site and see how easy it is to claim meals on-line!  To view a demo, click on the 'Current Providers' link and use the login: 309000001 and password: play

To Join the Child Care Food Program

You can make an appointment with the Child Care Food Program at CCFP or by calling 541-607-5065. Residents outside the Eugene/Sprinfield Area may reach us via our toll free number: (866) 424-1957.  One of our staff will set up a convenient time to come to your home and explain the program. There is never a fee for any of our services.

To participate in the Child Care Food Program you must be an Oregon registered or certified Family or Group Home Day Care or DHS-listed Provider.

For information on becoming registered and for resources and referrals click on the links below for your county. 

Lane County

Linn and Benton County

Lincoln County

"In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discrimination 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, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call, toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice).  TDD users can contact USDA through local relay or the Federal relay at (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642 (relay voice users).  USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer."