Adult Care Centers
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federally funded meal program through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that provides reimbursements for nutritious meals and snacks served to eligible adults enrolled for care at participating adult day centers.
A variety of adult day centers who provide care for adults 60 or older, or who are mentally or physically impaired to the extent that limits their independence and ability to carry out activities of daily living, participate in the CACFP.
Our How to Apply webpage outlines complete application instructions for facilities interested in operating the CACFP in Arizona.
Centers operating the CACFP must submit a renewal application annually to continue program participation each program year. Forms and resources available to assist are available on our Renewal Resources webpage.
ADE must conduct compliance reviews of all sponsoring organizations operating the CACFP at least once during each three-year review cycle. The objectives of the compliance reviews are to:
- Determine whether program requirements are met
- Provide technical assistance
- Secure any needed corrective action
- Assess fiscal action and, when applicable, recover improperly paid funds.
Sponsor Administrative Review Procedures
Federal Regulation:
- Code of Federal Regulations:
- 7 CFR Part 226 – Primary regulation governing the Child and Adult Care Food Program.
- 2 CFR Part 200 – Uniform administrative requirements, cost principles, and audit requirements for Federal programs.
- 48 CFR Part 31 – Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR 31) is the primary regulation governing the acquisition of supplies and services with Federal Funds.
- FNS Instructions:
- FNS 796-2, Revision 4 – Provides guidance to institutions in developing the financial information needed to comply with the requirements of the CACFP.
- Office of Management and Budget Guidance for Grants and Agreements:
- 2 CFR Part 225 – Establishes cost principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal governments.
- 2 CFR Part 230 – Established cost principles for non-profit organizations.
General Program Guidance Manuals:
- USDA's Adult Care Handbook
- USDA's Serious Deficiency, Suspension, & Appeals for State Agencies & Sponsoring Organizations
- USDA's Creditable Foods Guide
Interested in enrolling in a CACFP facility? Please select “Center Directory” to view a directory of facilities currently operating the CACFP in Arizona.
