Participant Letter
CACFP Income Eligibility Guidance for Adult Day Care Centers
Participant Letter
Child and Adult Care Food Program
Participant Letter – Non-pricing
Adult Day Care Centers
July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027
Dear Participant/Family Member/Legal Guardian:
Our center is currently participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program. This program reimburses the center for the partial cost of meals provided to participants and allows the center to provide nutritious meals without increasing the center's fees to you. If your yearly income is equal to or below federal income guidelines, the participant may be eligible for free or reduced-price meals.
| Family Size | Yearly Income | Family Size | Yearly Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $29,526 | 5 | $71,558 |
| 2 | $40,034 | 6 | $82,066 |
| 3 | $50,542 | 7 | $92,574 |
| 4 | $61,050 | 8 | $103,082 |
| For each additional family member, add $10,508 | |||
To apply for free or reduced-price meal benefits, you must complete the attached form. Your application for free or reduced-price meal benefits cannot be approved unless the attached application is completed according to the directions provided. You should notify the center if any family member(s) of the household becomes unemployed. A participant may be eligible for free or reduced-price meals during the period of unemployment.
Sincerely,
Center Owner/Director
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