>Breastfed babies were not reimbursed for breastmilk feedings, of course.

Interestingly, the Child and Adult Care Feeding Program (authorized under
the national School Lunch Act) *does* provide reimbursement for childcare
centers providing breastmilk to infants.  This was authorized under a 1999
amendment.  If a childcare center participates in the program (and to be
eligible in most States at least 1/4 of the participants must receive title
XX benefits; in a few states at least 1/4 must be eligible for free or
reduced school lunches) they are allowed to be reimbursed at the same rate
as if they provided formula.  The regulations, in fact, *encourage* centers
to provide breastmilk over formula:  "Breastmilk or formula, or portions of
both, may be served; however, it is recommended that breast milk be served
in place of formula from birth through 11 months."

http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/care/ProgramBasics/Meals/InfantLunch.htm

You can learn more about the childcare feeding program at:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Care/Regs&Policy/InfantMeals/feeding.htm

Cathy Carothers, BLA, IBCLC
Outreach Coordinator - Best Start Social Marketing
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