Description:
In order to understand barriers to CACFP participation in communities across the state, BTWIC engaged nearly 800 early education and care providers in a grassroots research effort that included a statewide survey, four focus groups, and six regional forums. Findings centered around three main themes: The paperwork burden and bureaucracy inherent in CACFP discourage participation; The low level of CACFP reimbursement often outweighs the benefit of participating; State-level implementation could be improved through increased collaboration and innovation. (author abstract)
Resource Type:
Reports & Papers
Publisher(s):
Funder(s):
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts;
BNY Mellon;
Cabot Family Charitable Trust;
Citigroup (Firm);
Citizens Bank;
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation;
John Hancock Financial Services;
Mabel Louise Riley Foundation;
Stop & Shop Companies;
Boston Foundation;
W. Clement & Jessie V. Stone Foundation
Country:
United States
State(s)/Territories/Tribal Nation(s):
Massachusetts