If you have children in your care who have food allergies, these resources from the Institute of Child Nutrition can be very helpful.
This food allergy fact sheet for family child care gives information and tips for creating a food allergy policy and food allergy plans for children with food allergies:
Food Allergy Fact Sheet: Family Child Care
This sheet of frequently asked questions helps to answer common questions that family child care providers might have about children’s food allergies:
The Care for Children with Food Allergies Provider Handbook is a resource available through the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). The handbook was created by by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). This resource includes tips and guidelines for understanding and responding to food allergies.
Food Allergy Guide for Providers Handbook
