CACFP Software: Empowering State Agencies with KidKare + Parachute
KidKare Updates for State Agencies
In an effort to provide updates in the most efficient manner possible, I’ve recorded a walk-through of the new features outlined below for your review:
KidKare + Parachute New Features
With one login and fully connected data, KidKare + Parachute work together to simplify childcare management, finances, and Food Program.
Digital CACFP Forms That Simplify Compliance
With KidKare + Parachute, our enhanced eForms system transforms enrollment management:
Pre-population of enrollment form data
(as states allow)
Electronic signatures for faster processing
Automatic form expiration tracking and renewal notifications
Parent notifications when enrollment forms need renewal
Enhanced Attendance: Compliance Made Simple
Attendance data seamlessly integrates with meal counts, ensuring claim accuracy and simplified monitoring for state agencies while catching discrepancies early.
Parents can sign children in/out using multiple secure methods:
- PIN codes
- Digital signatures
- QR code scanning
Automatically sync attendance data with KidKare for meal tracking
States can configure attendance features to meet specific state regulations
Parent Communication: Engaged Families, Better Programs
Better parent engagement leads to improved program participation and compliance. Through our mobile Parachute parent app, providers can now:
Share real-time updates with families
Send photos and videos of activities
Communicate via live chat messages
Send important program announcements
CACFP Expenses: Financial Transparency
CACFP expenses logged in Parachute, our childcare management software are automatically added to KidKare, creating a transparent financial trail that simplifies monitoring and auditing for state agencies.
The new expense tracking feature deliver:
Visibility of expenses to sponsors and state agencies
Special tracking for milk expenses, reflected in participant milk audits
Simplified monitoring of program financial compliance
Digital Receipt Capture
We’re excited to announce that digital receipt capture is coming soon to the KidKare platform. This feature will allow providers to:
Snap photos of receipts using their mobile devices
Automatically categorize expenses
Attach digital receipts to expense entries
KidKare API Integration for Seamless Data Flow
With the KidKare API, providers can effortlessly sync data between KidKare and other tools they already use, ensuring that data is entered once and automatically updated everywhere—reducing errors and saving time. Benefits for State Agencies:
Eliminate duplicate data entry across systems
Reduce administrative burden and minimize transcription errors
Reduce compliance errors through automated validation
Catch discrepancies early in the review process
Streamline enrollment processes with existing state systems
Integrate with your current infrastructure without costly replacements
Create seamless data flow from providers to sponsors to state agencies
Maintain data integrity throughout the entire CACFP ecosystem
Cloud-based CACFP Software: Access Anywhere, Anytime
With the KidKare API, providers can effortlessly sync data between KidKare and other tools they already use, ensuring that data is entered once and automatically updated everywhere—reducing errors and saving time.
Benefits for State Agencies:
100% online accessibility
No more desktop installations or updates
Device independence
Access from any computer, tablet, or smartphone
Modern interface
Intuitive design that reduces training time
Enhanced security
Enterprise-grade protection for sensitive program data