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CACFP Policies

The following are CACFP policies and procedures developed by Bright from the Start that clarifies program regulations or improves program operations.

PolicyStat, an online policy management system, is available to CACFP and Happy Helpings (SFSP) organizations, members of the public, and DECAL staff, for locating and accessing Nutrition policy documents more quickly. To access PolicyStat, please click the link below.

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  • CACFP Appeal Procedures
  • CACFP Abbreviated Appeal Procedures
  • Policy 1 - Tax-Exempt Status in CACFP
  • Policy 2 - One-Time Exception Policy
  • Policy 3 - Start-Up Funds for DCH Sponsors
  • Policy 4 Admin. Advances for DCH Sponsors
  • Policy 5 - Add Providers to a DCH Sponsor Agree
  • Policy 6 - Unannounced Visits by CACFP Sponsors
  • Policy 7 - DCH Sponsor Funds Integrity
  • Policy 8 - Effective Date for Claim Reimbursement
  • Policy 9 - Serious Deficiency Process for Applying (New), Renewing and Participating Institutions
  • Policy 10 - Expiration of Applications in the CACFP
  • Policy 11 - Licensure of After School Programs
  • Policy 12 - Claiming Meals by DCH Providers
  • Policy 13 - Eligibility of For-Profit Centers
  • Policy 14 - Access to GA ATLAS
  • Policy 15 - 30/60 Day Claim Reimbursement
  • Policy 16 - Terminating Day Care Home Providers
  • Policy 17 - Limit on transfers of DCH providers
  • Policy 18 - Recordkeeping Requirements
  • Policy 19 - Change of Ownership in the CACFP
  • Policy 20 - Training Requirements
  • Policy 21 - Home-canned & Home-frozen Foods
  • Policy 22 - Institution Management Responsibility
  • Policy 23 - Integrity of CACFP Funds
  • Policy 24 - Institutions & Individuals Terminated
  • Policy 26 - Designation of Principal/Program Contacts
  • Policy 27 - Audit Reports for Non-Profits
  • Policy 28 - Responsibilities and Guidelines for the Board of Directors
  • Policy 29 - Assessing Interest
  • Policy 30 - Sponsor Performance Standards
  • Policy 31 – Procedures for Admin Sponsors Terminating Unaffiliated Centers
  • Policy 32 - Institutions Owing Outstanding Debts
  • Policy 33 - Adult Care Eligibility Requirements
  • Policy 34 - Eligibility Requirements for Participating in the At-Risk Afterschool Meals Component of the CACFP
  • Policy 35 - Licensing/Approval for Child Care Ctr
  • Policy 37 - Sponsored Facilities Owing Outstanding Debt
  • Policy 38 - Institutions, Principals, and Individuals Requesting Early Removal from the USDA National Disqualified List
  • Policy 39 - Financial Recordkeeping in the CACFP and SFSP
  • Policy 40 - Federal Program Closeout Procedures
  • Policy 41 – State Agency Monitoring Requirements in the CACFP

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