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11/02/2026

We forgot day 4! This social media stuff is starting to feel like a job 😒 But several people have gotten some help so it’s worth it.

Today’s question: Does participation in the program count towards the work requirement for SNAP benefits?

Today’s answer: Yes. Once you are approved, we will provide a certificate as proof of your participation.

Hope this helps and have a great week and GO VOTE! 🇺🇸

11/02/2026

We know that providers like to know the holiday schedule ahead of time. Today we received from the State the official lineup 😁 Below are the dates that we will be closed:
November 3 - Election Day
November 13 - Veterans Day
November 26 and 27

December 24 and 25
December 31

January 1

Hope yall get some rest!

10/27/2026

Day 4 of questions about the Family Day Care Home Food Program that no one asked.

Q. Do I have to be on a meal schedule?

A: Yes. But….. while on the program, you pick your own meal times. More importantly, you can be off-schedule any day, any time you want. You just have to ‘show your self out’. That means you indicate on your account on the computer that you will not be serving whichever meals / days that you like. If you rather, you can make a phone call to the office but most providers prefer the first option.

This option, called ‘calling in not serving’, allows providers the freedom to manage their own schedules as they see fit.

Hope this helps and, if you have any questions, give us a call at (985) 747.6991 or email us at [email protected]

10/26/2026

We were so busy getting checks out today that we almost forgot about the questions that nobody asked! Better late than never 😛

Day 3:

Q: Can I get reimbursed for meals for resident children?

A: Of course, the answer is yes and no.

The program is not income related. Neither the parent nor the childcare provider is required to qualify by income in order to participate.

However….. if the provider IS providing childcare for at least one outside child for a parent that is either working or attending school and IF the provider qualifies by income, she would then be eligible for resident children.

Keep in mind that her own children will count in the limit of six. Also, children over the age of 12 don’t count towards the attendance limit but they are also not eligible for reimbursement. I guess they’re supposed to go get a job.

Hope this is helpful. Call us if you have questions.

10/26/2026

Good Morning 🌞
September checks are going out today.
Paper checks go in the mail today and direct deposit should show up tomorrow.
Have a great week!

10/24/2026

The milk spilled. Hand them a towel.

It’s tempting to say, “I’ll do it,” because it’s faster. But helping clean up gives your child practice handling a mistake instead of waiting for someone else to fix it.

Try saying, “Spills happen. Let’s wipe it up together.”

They’re learning to take responsibility, follow directions, and solve a small problem. Wiping and squeezing a cloth also gives their hands practice with coordination.

Keep it calm. Cleaning up is part of learning, and they don’t have to do it perfectly. Start together and let them do what they can.

The goal is for them to think, “I made a mess, and I can help fix it.”

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1001 NW Central Avenue
Amite, LA
70422

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+19857476991

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http://www.officeofnutrition.org/

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