MountainHeart is sharing the following information from Catholic Charities West Virginia as a courtesy to our providers. These updates are intended to help family child care providers stay informed about available resources and opportunities to support healthy nutrition in child care settings.
About the Program
The Child Care Food Program (CCFP) is a federally funded initiative that reimburses eligible family child care providers for serving nutritious meals to children in their care. Administered by Catholic Charities West Virginia, the program promotes high-quality nutrition and supports providers with educational resources and financial assistance.
Important Reminder
Please discard any outdated materials that are not labeled for Program Year 2025–2026. Updated documents include current reimbursement rates and the latest non-discrimination statement. Printed materials are available upon request.
Eligibility
If you are certified by the West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) to provide child care in your home and regularly serve meals to children, you may qualify for monthly reimbursement through the program. Providers may also be eligible to claim their own children.
Reimbursement Rates for Program Year 2025–2026
| Meal |
Tier 1 |
Tier 2 |
| Breakfast |
$1.70 |
$0.61 |
| Lunch/Supper |
$3.22 |
$1.94 |
| Snack |
$0.96 |
$0.26 |
Example: A provider serving two meals and one snack per day for 23 days could earn between $135.24 and $170.20 per child per month.
Additional Benefits
- Nutrition education and support
- One-on-one in-home consultations
- Workshops and newsletters
- Meal and snack menu planning
- WVSTARS training
- Free resources including cookbooks and calendars
Counties Served
The program currently serves the following counties in West Virginia:
Barbour, Berkeley, Braxton, Brooke, Doddridge, Grant, Hampshire, Hancock, Hardy, Harrison, Jefferson, Lewis, Marion, Marshall, Mineral, Monongalia, Morgan, Ohio, Pendleton, Preston, Pocahontas, Randolph, Roane, Taylor, Tucker, Tyler, Upshur, Webster, and Wetzel.
Sponsoring Organizations
The updated Family Day Care Home Sponsor Map includes:
- Catholic Charities West Virginia
- Central Child Care of WV Inc.
- River Valley Child Development Services
- Council of the Southern Mountains Inc.
- Community Action of Southeastern WV Inc.
- Community Resources, Inc.
Contact Information
For more information or to enroll, contact:
Jane Rose, Director CCFP
Catholic Charities West Virginia
2000 Main Street, Suite 313, Wheeling, WV 26003
Phone: 304-905-9867
Fax: 304-230-1285
Email: jrose@ccwva.org
Website: https://www.ccwva.org
