No. At-Risk Afterschool programs that 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 At-Risk Afterschool sponsorship is not currently available, interested Maryland organizations may join the HCS Maryland Sponsorship Interest List.

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, program, agency, and HCS requirements.

HCS may provide sponsorship for eligible At-Risk Afterschool Sites in the District of Columbia within its approved program scope.

An At-Risk Afterschool program generally provides organized afterschool activities and qualifying meals or snacks to children and youth in an eligible setting. Specific eligibility requirements depend on applicable CACFP rules and jurisdictional guidance.

At-Risk Afterschool participation is generally connected to organized afterschool care activities. HCS can help review your program structure and determine which requirements may apply.

Eligible meals and snacks may be reimbursable when they meet applicable CACFP requirements and are properly documented and claimed.

Area eligibility may be an important part of At-Risk Afterschool participation. HCS can help review the information needed to determine whether a site may meet applicable location-based requirements.

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

Yes. Participating At-Risk Afterschool Sites are subject to required monitoring and program oversight.

Depending on applicable requirements, records may include meal or snack counts, attendance or participation records, menus, program schedules, site eligibility information, training records, monitoring records, and other CACFP-required documentation.

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

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

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

Contact HCS and provide information about the organization, program location, operating schedule, afterschool activities, population served, meal service, and CACFP participation history so the appropriate next steps can be discussed.

Contact HCS and identify your jurisdiction, At-Risk Afterschool program type, and current CACFP participation. Maryland organizations may also use the Interest List if HCS sponsorship is not yet available at the time of inquiry.