AS A CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM SPONSOR, THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES NUTRITION EDUCATION TO PARENTS AND CARE GIVERS AND PARTIAL MEAL COST REIMBURSEMENT TO ELIGIBLE HOME CARE PROVIDERS AND DAY CARE CENTERS WITHIN TWO STATES, CURRENTLY SPONSORING MORE THAN 2,200 FAMILY PROVIDERS BETWEEN MICHIGAN AND ILLINOIS. THE ASSOCIATION IS ONE OF THREE AGENCIES IN MICHIGAN AND ONE IN TEN AGENCIES IN ILLINOIS THAT SPONSOR THE USDA CHILD AND ADULT CARE PROGRAM.