Colorado Food Program information for adult day care centers

The Colorado Food Program serves:

• Functionally impaired adults.
• Adults 60 years of age or older.
   

Eligible adult day care centers:

• Must be Medicaid certified.
• At least 25% of enrolled eligible participants must receive Medicaid or qualify for free and reduced meals and snacks.
  • Qualifying income can be established through the determination of eligibility for free or reduced meals.
• Be a 501-c3 nonprofit.
  
   

For adult day care centers, participation in the Colorado Food Program:

• Helps cover the cost of two meals and a snack per adult each day that are aligned with licensing rules. Savings can be used for other adult care program needs.
• See how much money you might receive:
  • Cost Benefit tool in English. (Google spreadsheet)
  • Cost Benefit tool in Español in Spanish. (Google spreadsheet)
• Offers nutrition education and professional development opportunities for center staff.
• Supports marketing of the program to families who want their family members to receive nutritious meals.
• Can support the cost of staff responsible for carrying out the Colorado Food Program.

For adult participants, the Colorado Food Program:

• Exposes them to a variety of healthy foods.
• Provides healthy meals so they can maintain health to prevent or delay assisted living or nursing home placement.
• Supports their social and emotional needs to support a sense of connectedness.

For families, participation in the Colorado Food Program:

• Helps stretch their own food resources at home.
• Improves and maintains the health and nutritional status of adults.
• Gives confidence that their adult family member attends a quality program.

Adult Day Care Center brochures

• Adult Day Care Center Printable Brochure in English. (PDF)
• Adult Day Care Center Printable Brochure in Español. (Spanish). (PDF)
• Adult Day Care Center Printable Brochure in Русский. (Russian). (PDF)
• Adult Day Care Center Printable Brochure in العربية. (Arabic). (PDF)