About Association for Child Development

During the 1970's ACD was known for its many-at one time, eleven-child care centers in Michigan. The Association for Child Development was the first in the state to have swimming pools and also provided progressive programs such as infant swimming classes, gymnastics and leisure time activities.

In 1975 ACD became a non-profit organization. In 1976 ACD became a statewide Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) sponsor. Since that time, ACD has grown to include the state of Illinois.

Also in 1975, Congress became aware of the need for separate legislation for licensed child care institutions. The CACFP, which was formerly a part of the Special Food Service Program for Children (SFSPC), emerged as a separate program. Since that time, the CACFP has undergone many adjustments, but its underlying purpose remains the same: to assist Child Care Providers in serving nutritious food to children in their care and to provide nutrition education for child care personnel.

In 1981 ACD closed the last of its original child care centers. The organization continues to have one operational child care center in Michigan, and its focus has remained on children through the administration of the CACFP.

Today, ACD's primary responsibility is administering one of the largest CACFP sponsorships in the nation, serving both Michigan and Illinois. By monitoring more than 4,300 child care homes and preparing monthly reimbursement checks for each of these Child Care Providers, ACD fulfills its mission by ensuring that nearly 50,000 children receive nutritious meals and snacks each day!

El personal de ACD hablan Español.