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Table of Contents

Definition of Terms1
Children1
Categorical Eligibility2
Income Information3
Household Members5
Social Security Number6
Signature6
Procedure for Determining Eligibility6

Guidance and Resources

Title File
Family Day Care Home Sponsor Memo Document
Federal and State Categorically Eligible Programs Document
Income Eligibility Form for Families Document
Income Eligibility Form for Families - Spanish Document
Income Eligibility Form for Home Providers Document
Income Eligibility Form for Home Providers - Spanish Document
Income Eligibility Guidelines for Tiering Determinations Document
Verification of Current Income Document


To keep up to date, regularly check the USDA Child Nutrition Programs' Web site for recently posted regulations, policy clarifications, prototype application materials, and other information. Most recent changes within each chapter are highlighted in yellow.  New guidance is also posted at CACFP What's New or in Monthly Updates.