First Choice Support Services, Inc. is a not-for-profit agency which oversees the USDA food reimbursement program. First Choice has been in business for the past 21 years serving 39 counties in the central portion of Kansas, from the Oklahoma border clear up to the Nebraska border.
Our services include the following:
- A personal visit from the Home Specialist serving your area to help you get started
- Participation in the Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
- Providing all forms needed to participate in CACFP
- Monthly Newsletter to keep our providers updated and informed of all CACFP changes. Ideas are shared with you to implement into your business.
- Two locations - the main office in Salina and a satellite office in Wichita
- Training workshops though out the year in different locations to keep nutrition requirements current
- Friendly, knowledgeable staff to assist with questions
CHILD & ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP)
This program allows day care providers the opportunity for reimbursement through the USDA nutrition education program. Providers are given a handbook with informational sections on the Child and Adult Care Food Program, Regulations & Requirements, Tiering & the Guidelines, Bigger Kids Menu, Infant Requirements, Menu by Number, Infant Menu by Numbers and A Sample Claim. Other items include a place for Workshop Handouts, Crafts, Games, Songs & Fingerplays, Newsletters and Recipes.
The basic meal pattern is based upon the food groups of proteins, fruits/vegetables, breads & milk. Providers can choose to write out their menus or use a numbered pre-determined meal menu.
Meals are paid for on a 2 meal and 1 snack or 1 meal and 2 snack basis per day, per child.
Rates of payment are based on tiering and are effective from July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. Tiering is based on a system using the parent &/or caregiver income guidelines. The current rates are:
Tier 1 Tier 2
Breakfast $1.19 $ .44
Lunch & Dinner $2.21 $1.33
Snacks $ .66 $ .18
