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Applications - CACFP Centers

Applications - CACFP Centers

How to Apply as a Sponsor of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP):

New Sponsors:
Refer to Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Center Application Instructions for details and complete the following forms:

* Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Center Application
* Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Agreement
* CLiCS Sponsoring Authority Customer ID Request Form
* CLiCS Site Customer ID Request Form – submit one form for each “new” site
* CLiCS User ID/Password Request Form – submit form to request additional user IDs and passwords
* Listserv Subscribe/Unsubscribe Form – submit this form to receive important FNS electronic mail messages

Sponsors of more than one center need to submit CACFP Multi-Centers Management Plan and Budget information.

Application Renewal Using the Cyber-Linked Interactive Child Nutrition System (CLiCS):
Participating Child and Adult Food Care Program (CACFP) Centers must show their interest to continue with the program by following the Annual Renewal Instructions for Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Centers. Center sponsors that qualify for annual renewal are those that have an approved application in CLiCS with the Minnesota Department of Education - Food and Nutrition Service and have NOT been Nationally Disqualified.

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Related program documents available below:

Application Management Plan and Budget Timelines for FY2009  52Kb (4/23/08)  36Kb (4/23/08)
     2008-2009 timeline for Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) sponsors of centers for submitting the Sponsor Application and the Management Plan and Budget.
Application Renewal Instructions  210Kb (7/2/07)  118Kb (7/2/07)
     Detailed Detailed instructions on how to complete the 2007-2008 application renewal process and required additional material for Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Centers.
Attachment for Non-Licensed Sites  97Kb (9/7/05)  44Kb (9/7/05)
     Form used to document approval eligibility to participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
Birthdates for Executive Director and Chairman of the Board  66Kb (6/28/07)  49Kb (6/28/07)
     A form to be completed by independent centers for the reporting of truth in certification of Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) applications.
CACFP Participation by Facilities with "Special" Family Child Care Licenses - 2/18/2000  31Kb (8/25/05)  37Kb (8/25/05)
    
Catering Contract  182Kb (9/27/07)  2Mb (9/27/07)
     Contract template with required provisions for an organization that purchases meals from a caterer and claims the meals for Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) reimbursement.
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Agreement  238Kb (8/8/06)
     ED-02409-01E
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Center Application - FY2008  117Kb (9/26/07)  169Kb (9/26/07)
     Oct. 2007 - Sept. 2008 paper application for new CACFP sponsors
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Center Application Instructions (for new sponsors)  30Kb (8/8/05)
    
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Policy Statement for Free and Reduced Price Meals  145Kb (8/8/06)
     ED-02410-01
Child Enrollment Forms  100Kb (11/6/07)  123Kb (11/6/07)
     Child enrollment information is required to be collected annually by child care centers participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Attached are two versions of a form that may be used.
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
Comparison of Afterschool Snacks for At-Risk Centers and Regular Snacks  31Kb (9/27/05)  53Kb (9/27/05)
     A chart comparing regular snacks and afterschool snacks for centers participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
For-Profit Centers - Instructions for Submitting Eligibility Documentation  63Kb (9/29/05)  27Kb (9/29/05)
     For-Profit centers have additional eligibility requirements for participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
Public Notice / News Release  83Kb (6/5/07)  66Kb (6/5/07)
     Sample 2007-08 public releases to local media for use by a child care center or adult day care center participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) for the first time.
Reimbursement Rates  63Kb (7/16/07)  62Kb (7/16/07)
     Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) rates of reimbursement paid per meal and per home from July 2007 through June 2008.
Required Records and Administrative Tasks  102Kb (12/11/06)  693Kb (12/11/06)
     Required Records and Administrative Tasks for all Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Center Sponsors
Site Area Eligibility Determination Form  176Kb (8/4/05)  39Kb (8/4/05)
     Form to determine if a potential site is area eligible for the After School Snack (AFSS) Program or the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).
Site Eligibility - After-School Care Snack (AFSS) Sites and Summer Food Sites Affected by Bussing  84Kb (7/30/05)
     Allows the participation of School Nutrition Programs (SNP) and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) after-school snack sites and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) sites that are located in ineligible areas if the site serves students who come from eligible areas. – July 2003 memo.
USDA CACFP Poster - Building for the Future  15Kb (10/3/07)
     Requirement for childcare facilities participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) to post this information for families.