CLiCS AdministrationLearning Support : Minnesota Department of Education

CLiCS Administration

CLiCS Administration

Cyber-Linked Interactive Child Nutrition System (CLiCS)

The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) manages all Child Nutrition Programs (CNP). These programs are managed using the Cyber-Linked Interactive Child Nutrition System (CLiCS), which offers its services to schools, child care institutions and summer feeding agencies.

CLiCS log in screen  (The link to the log in screen is at:  https://fns.state.mn.us/FNSProject/index.jsp)

Send forms via fax (651-582-8501) or email at fns@state.mn.us.  Questions?  Contact FNS at 651-582-8526 or 1-800-366-8922 or email at fns@state.mn.us.

CLiCS Claims & Application Quick Step Instruction Card  123Kb (9/26/05)  55Kb (9/26/05)
     Instructions on how to submit Child Nutrition Program applications and claims through the CLiCS secure website.
CLiCS Site Customer ID Request Form  104Kb (7/26/05)  47Kb (7/26/05)
     Submit one request form for each new site.
CLiCS Sponsoring Authority Customer ID Request Form  95Kb (7/26/05)  45Kb (7/26/05)
     Form to request a CLiCS ID number for a new sponsoring authority - New Sponsors Only
CLiCS User ID Request Form (add/delete)  148Kb (5/15/07)  1Mb (5/15/07)
     Request Form to obtain or delete a CLiCS User ID.
CLiCS User ID Request Form for FCCH Sponsors  111Kb (7/26/05)  72Kb (7/26/05)
     Request Form to request a CLiCS User ID (with password) for FCCH Sponsors

CLiCS Resources


Food and Nutrition Service manages all child nutrition programs using CLiCS (Cyber-linked Interactive Child Nutrition System). CLiCS Resources contains resources and user manuals for using CLiCS.
Claim for Reimbursement Due Dates for Child Nutrition Programs PDF Version 78Kb (7/1/08) Native Version 165Kb (7/1/08)
     Chart showing 60 and 90 day deadlines for claims submission (April 2008 through June 2009).
Claim for Reimbursement Processing Dates PDF Version 63Kb (6/24/08) Native Version 178Kb (6/24/08)
     Chart showing the dates claims are processed for payment after being submitted to MN Department of Education (July 2008 through June 2009).
Claim for Reimbursement Processing Dates (for Sponsors of CACFP Homes) PDF Version 69Kb (6/24/08) Native Version 178Kb (6/24/08)
     Chart showing the dates claims are processed for payment after being submitted to MN Department of Education (July 2008 through June 2009).
CLiCS Manual - Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) Claims PDF Version 2Mb (1/18/06) Native Version 3Mb (1/18/06)
    
CLiCS User Guide for Distributors of USDA Commodities to Minnesota Schools PDF Version 405Kb (6/26/08) Native Version 1Mb (6/26/08)
     Information on the CLiCS website screens for Food Distribution Program (FDP) distributors serving Minnesota schools. Includes Distributor User ID Request and Delete forms to manage access to their CLiCS account.
CLiCS User Manual - Applications and Claims PDF Version 766Kb (2/17/06) Native Version 718Kb (2/17/06)
    
Food Distribution Program (FDP) CLiCS Manual PDF Version 1Mb (3/21/06)
    
Geographic Information System (GIS) User Manual PDF Version 876Kb (2/17/06) Native Version 1Mb (2/17/06)
     How to use the Geographic Information System in CLiCS
User Guide for Manufacturers - CLiCS PDF Version 1Mb (12/12/05)