HCS provides administrative sponsorship and ongoing CACFP program support for eligible participating Adult Care Centers & Facilities.

Depending on the jurisdiction and program structure, support may include enrollment assistance, program administration, required communications, document review, technical guidance, and coordination of CACFP responsibilities throughout the program year.

HCS works with participating centers to help staff understand applicable program requirements and maintain organized CACFP operations.

HCS reviews required meal-service information and supporting documentation, processes eligible meal claims, and administers reimbursement-related activities in accordance with applicable CACFP requirements.

Participating centers are responsible for maintaining accurate meal counts, attendance records, menus, participant eligibility information when applicable, and other documentation used to support reimbursement claims.

HCS may review submitted records for completeness and consistency before claims are processed.

HCS conducts required monitoring and provides technical assistance to help Adult Care Centers & Facilities understand CACFP responsibilities and maintain effective program operations.

Monitoring may include review of meal service, participant records, required documentation, recordkeeping practices, training completion, program procedures, and other areas applicable to Adult Care participation.

When concerns or needed corrections are identified, HCS may provide follow-up guidance, technical assistance, or corrective-action support as required.

HCS provides required and supplemental CACFP training designed to help Adult Care Center & Facility staff understand program responsibilities and maintain organized, compliant program operations.

Training topics may include meal-pattern requirements, meal-service documentation, participant eligibility, recordkeeping, civil rights responsibilities, claims procedures, monitoring expectations, food-service practices, and other applicable CACFP topics.

Additional training or technical assistance may be provided when program needs, regulatory changes, or monitoring findings indicate that further support would be beneficial.

Accurate and organized documentation is an important part of successful CACFP participation.

HCS helps participating Adult Care Centers & Facilities understand the records and supporting information required for their program type. Depending on the center/facility and jurisdiction, this may include meal counts, attendance records, menus, participant enrollment or eligibility information, training documentation, monitoring records, production or service records, and other required program materials.

HCS may also provide forms, templates, instructions, and technical guidance to support consistent recordkeeping practices.