CACFP Administrative Handbook
Guidance & Forms for Child & Adult Care Food Program Administrators
To keep up to date, regularly check the USDA Child Nutrition Programs' website at https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp for recently posted regulations, policy clarifications, prototype application materials, and other information. Most recent changes within each chapter are highlighted in yellow. New guidance is also posted at CACFP What's New or in Monthly Updates.
General Information
- Chapter 1: Contacts & Websites
- Chapter 2: Overview & Definitions
- Chapter 3: Program Participation
- Chapter 4: Meal Guidelines
- Chapter 5: Food Safety
- Chapter 6: Civil Rights
- Chapter 7: Financial Management
- Chapter 8: Audits, Deficiencies & Appeals
Child and Adult Center Sponsors
- Chapter 9: Enrollment & Income Eligibility
- Chapter 10: Recordkeeping
- Chapter 11: Sponsors of Multiple Centers
- Chapter 12: Claiming Reimbursement
- Chapter 13: At-Risk Afterschool Meals