CACFP Performance StandardsOnline Course Workbook

Sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Education

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INTRODUCTIONThis workbook supplements the online training “Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Performance Standards.” This training is offered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education at their Child Nutrition Toolbox website here: http://childnutritiontoolbox.com.

OVERVIEW OF LESSONSLesson 1: Introduction and Performance Standard 1: Financial Viability and Financial Management

Lesson 2: Performance Standard 2: Administrative Capability

Lesson 3: Performance Standard 3: Program Accountability

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LESSON 1

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to...

1. Recognize the Performance Standards that guide the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

2. Understand why the Performance Standards were developed.

3. Identify the criteria necessary to demonstrate Performance Standard 1: Financial Viability and Financial Management.

REMEMBER THIS

• The three CACFP Performance Standards include financial viability and financial management, administrative capability and program accountability.

• The Integrity Regulations address CACFP responsibilities at all levels: the state agency, institutions, and each site facility.

• To demonstrate financial viability and financial management, sponsors need to document that all CACFP funds have been expended and accounted for in accordance with regulations, the Financial Management Instruction, and all applicable audit regulations.

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LESSON 2

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to...

1. Understand the main criteria that needs to be met for Performance Standard 2: Administrative Capability.

REMEMBER THIS

• In order to meet Performance Standard 2: Administrative Capability, sponsors must have:

• Program policies and procedures in writing

• A well-thought-out management plan

• An adequate qualified staff

• Policies in place to ensure compliance with civil rights standards

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LESSON 3

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to...

1. Understand the main criteria that needs to be met for Performance Standard 3: Program Accountability.

2. Summarize the guidelines for implementing the Performance Standards.

REMEMBER THIS

• Performance Standard 3 requires the state agency to assess four major areas including governance of the CACFP, fiscal accountability, recordkeeping systems, and meal service operations.

• The most important step when implementing the Performance Standards in your program is to honestly review current practices and procedures.