No. Family Day Care Home providers who are currently participating, previously participated, or are new to CACFP may contact HCS for information regarding sponsorship and next steps.

HCS is continuing to expand its Maryland sponsorship services. If Family Day Care Home sponsorship is not currently available, interested Maryland providers may join the HCS Maryland Sponsorship Interest List to request future contact.

No. The Interest List allows HCS to maintain your information and contact you if sponsorship becomes available. Future participation remains subject to applicable CACFP eligibility, approval, program, and HCS requirements.

HCS may provide sponsorship for eligible Family Day Care Homes in the District of Columbia within its approved program scope.

You may contact HCS to discuss your situation. Any change in sponsorship must follow applicable CACFP and jurisdictional requirements.

In some circumstances, meals served to a provider’s own children may be eligible under applicable CACFP rules when specific eligibility and participation requirements are satisfied. HCS can provide guidance based on the provider’s circumstances and jurisdiction.

Income-related determinations may affect certain aspects of CACFP participation, including provider or household eligibility and reimbursement considerations where applicable. HCS can explain the documentation needed for your situation.

Yes. HCS provides required and supplemental CACFP training for participating providers as applicable.

Yes. Participating Family Day Care Homes are subject to required monitoring and program oversight.

Depending on applicable program requirements, providers may need to maintain attendance, meal counts, menus, enrollment records, training documentation, eligibility information, and other required CACFP records.

Reimbursement depends on eligible meals and snacks that are properly documented and claimed in accordance with applicable program requirements.

HCS may provide menu guidance, meal-pattern education, forms, resources, and technical assistance to help participating providers understand applicable CACFP meal requirements.

Licensing or approval requirements depend on the provider’s jurisdiction and applicable CACFP rules. HCS can help identify the requirements that apply to your program.

That is fine. Contact HCS and provide information about your child care program, location, current approval or licensing status, and CACFP participation history so the appropriate next steps can be discussed.

Contact HCS and identify your jurisdiction, Family Day Care Home status, and current CACFP participation. Maryland providers may also use the Interest List if HCS sponsorship is not yet available for FDCHs at the time of inquiry.