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Resource | Technical Assistance Streamline CACFP Resource Center

Why is streamlining a big deal? Because reducing paperwork increases program efficiency, to make CACFP work better! Whether you are wondering how to make the best use of resources to implement the new meal requirements, or just looking for ideas to help you operate the program more effectively, here is information you can use!

04/02/2019
Resource | Policy Child Nutrition Programs Income Eligibility Guidelines (2019-2020)

This notice announces the Department's annual adjustments to the Income Eligibility Guidelines to be used in determining eligibility for free and reduced price meals and free milk for the period from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020.

03/20/2019
Resource | Webinars/Videos How to Encourage Variety in CSFP Food Package

This webinar discusses how to encourage variety in the CSFP Food Package and how to structure and operate your CSFP program to provide the greatest benefit to your clients. 

11/29/2018
Resource Child Nutrition Programs Income Eligibility Guidelines (2018-2019)

This notice announces the Department's annual adjustments to the Income Eligibility Guidelines to be used in determining eligibility for free and reduced price meals and free milk for the period from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.

05/08/2018
Basic page A Quick Guide to CACFP Five-Day Reconciliation

Reconciliation of meals counts is effective as a quick spot check to highlight red flags in claiming procedures, without requiring the collection of multiple sets of records.

04/04/2018
Resource | Policy Use of Enrollment Data for Establishing Claiming Percentages and Determining the Eligibility of Proprietary Centers

There are several instances in the CACFP regulations where the definition of an enrolled child/program participant is critical to the appropriate application of program requirements.

11/15/2004
Resource | Guidance Documents Implementation Guidance for State Agencies: 2nd Interim CACFP Management Improvement Rule

This guidance is intended to provide State agencies with information for their use in implementing the provisions of this second interim management improvement rule.

10/06/2004
Resource | Policy Treatment of Income Intended for Foster Care

This memorandum serves to clarify the treatment of income intended for the care of a foster child when determining eligibility for participation in the CSFP.

07/15/2004
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