Frequently Asked Questions
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No. Adult Care Centers & Facilities that are currently participating, previously participated, or are new to CACFP may contact HCS for information regarding sponsorship and next steps.
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HCS is continuing to expand its Maryland sponsorship services. If Adult Care Center & Facility sponsorship is not currently available, interested Maryland organizations may join the HCS Maryland Sponsorship Interest List.
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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.
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HCS may provide sponsorship for eligible Adult Care Centers & Facilities in the District of Columbia within its approved program scope.
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Eligibility depends on the program’s structure, licensing or approval status, population served, meal service, participant eligibility, and applicable CACFP requirements. HCS can review information about your facility and help identify the appropriate next steps.
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No. Participant eligibility may depend on applicable CACFP requirements and the type of adult care program involved. HCS can explain which eligibility and documentation requirements apply to your facility.
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Depending on program requirements, records may include enrollment information, attendance, eligibility documentation, meal counts, menus, and other CACFP-required records.
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Eligible meals and snacks may be reimbursable when they meet applicable CACFP requirements and are properly documented and claimed.
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Yes. HCS provides required and supplemental CACFP training for participating programs as applicable.
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Yes. Participating Adult Care Centers & Facilities are subject to required monitoring and program oversight.
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Depending on applicable requirements, records may include attendance, meal counts, menus, participant enrollment and eligibility information, training records, monitoring records, meal-service documentation, and other CACFP-required records.
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Yes. HCS may provide menu guidance, meal-pattern education, forms, resources, and technical assistance to help participating facilities understand applicable meal requirements.
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You may contact HCS to discuss your situation. Any change in sponsorship must follow applicable CACFP and jurisdictional requirements.
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Reimbursement depends on eligible meals and snacks that are properly documented and claimed in accordance with applicable program requirements.
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Contact HCS and provide information about the organization, facility type, population served, meal service, licensing or approval status, jurisdiction, and CACFP participation history so the appropriate next steps can be discussed.
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Contact HCS and identify your jurisdiction, Adult Care Center or Facility 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.