Cacfp sponsor admin

The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded the Connecticut Department of Education $440,305 on October 1, 2025, to administer the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) under Assistance Listing 10.558. The award funds CACFP sponsor administration activities in Connecticut through September 30, 2027.

CACFP provides reimbursements for nutritious meals and snacks to eligible children and adults enrolled in participating child care centers, day care homes, afterschool care programs in low-income areas, and emergency shelters. The program also funds state-level administration expenses. Connecticut Department of Education, as the state administering agency, enters into written agreements with USDA Food and Nutrition Service and with participating child and adult care institutions to disburse federal funds, establish audit policies, manage grievance procedures, and ensure compliance with federal requirements.

Connecticut Department of Education passed through sub-awards to two sub-recipients: Access Agency, Inc. (UEI NBLERN44MPQ6) and Team Inc. (UEI UJ1JKHEB8DA3), both Connecticut-based nonprofits delivering child care food sponsor administration. Access Agency, Inc. operates as a sub-recipient across multiple child nutrition and food assistance programs routed through state entities, while Team Inc. provides comprehensive social services including early childhood education and community support. Both sub-awards were dated March 18, 2026.