Child & Food Program Medical Statement for Participants Requiring Food Substitutions is a legal document that was released by the Arizona Department of Education - a government authority operating within Arizona.
Q: What is the Child & Adult Care Food Program?
A: The Child & Adult Care Food Program is a federal program that provides nutritious meals and snacks to eligible children and adults in childcare settings.
Q: Who is eligible to participate in the Child & Adult Care Food Program?
A: Licensed or approved childcare centers, family childcare homes, Head Start programs, and afterschool programs may participate in the program.
Q: What is a medical statement for participants requiring food substitutions?
A: A medical statement is a form that is completed by a recognized medical authority, such as a physician or nurse practitioner, to identify a participant's specific dietary needs and necessary food substitutions.
Q: Why would a participant need food substitutions in the Child & Adult Care Food Program?
A: Participants may require food substitutions due to food allergies, intolerances, disabilities, or other medical conditions that require specific dietary restrictions.
Q: How can participants request food substitutions in the program?
A: Participants or their parents/guardians should complete and submit a medical statement form to their childcare provider, specifying their dietary needs and necessary food substitutions.
Q: What happens after a participant submits a medical statement for food substitutions?
A: The childcare provider will review the medical statement and make appropriate food substitutions to ensure the participant's dietary needs are met while participating in the Child & Adult Care Food Program.
Q: Are there any specific requirements for the medical statement?
A: Yes, the medical statement must be completed and signed by a recognized medical authority, and it must include specific details about the participant's dietary needs and necessary food substitutions.
Form Details:
Download a printable version of the form by clicking the link below or browse more documents and templates provided by the Arizona Department of Education.