FNS Documents & Resources

Prior to issuance of a final rule, we are authorizing determining agencies to disclose free and reduced price meal or free milk eligibility information to the extent authorized in the statute.

Several provisions in this law affect the administration of CACFP. We intend to publish regulations to implement these provisions as soon as possible. However, except as noted below, these provisions must be implemented in accordance with the statutory effective date. This memorandum provides guidance for state agencies to use until final rules are published.

This memorandum is intended to clarify that, consistent with the National School Lunch Act and CACFP regulations, there are a variety of ways for Native American child care facilities to meet the licensing and approval requirements for participation in CACFP.

This is to advise that the Departmental regulation, 7 CFR Part 3052, addresses the audit requirements of for-profit subrecipients and supersedes the audit requirements established at 7 CFR 226.8(a) for CACFP Proprietary Title XIX and Title XX institutions.

This memorandum attempts to answer specific questions raised about CACFP providers incorporating their day care home operations under the laws of their respective states and the effect incorporation has on program participation.

In response to questions from regional offices, state agencies, and sponsoring organizations, this memorandum clarifies how sponsoring organizations may establish the income eligibility of children enrolled in tier II day care homes.

In response to recent inquiries, we are issuing the following guidance on using IRS Form 1040 to verify a provider’s household income when he/she attempts to qualify for tier I status on the basis of household income.

The memorandum explains the circumstances under which a state agency may use the automatic eligibility provisions for free school meals and milk for children from households who are receiving assistance under the state’s TANF Program. It also discusses TANF as it affects reimbursement and eligibility under the Child and Adult Care Food Program and the Summer Food Service Program.

Attached is the fourth set of questions and answers on the two-tiered reimbursement structure for family day care homes in the CACFP.

The purpose of this memorandum is to clarify the documentation required when classifying a day care home as a tier I home on the basis of elementary school data.