CACFP JeoParDy! an NDE production

Remember – Answers and Questions are based on Nebraska’s administration of the CACFP. If you participate in the CACFP in a different state, the standards may be different.

CACFP Categories

Play By the Rules CACFP Rules & Regulations

All in The Family Income Eligibility Forms

Let’s Eat! Crediting foods in the CACFP

Show Me the Money Claims for reimbursement

Alphabet Soup Acronyms used in the Child and Adult Care Food Program

Tiny & Toothless Claiming meals served to infants.

100 200 300 400 500 Play By the Rules All in the Family Let’s Eat Show Me the Money Alphabet Soup Tiny & Toothless 100 200 300 400 500 When game board is complete, go to Double Jeopardy

The number of years you must keep CACFP records. Play By the Rules - 100 The number of years you must keep CACFP records.

What is four? Play By the Rules - 100 (3 previous years plus the current year). The number of years you must keep CACFP records. Return to game board

Play By the Rules - 200 This is the number of meals that may be claimed per participant per day.

Play By the Rules - 200 What is three? (Two ‘main’ meals and one snack or two snacks and one ‘main’ meal) This is the number of meals that may be claimed per participant per day. Return to game board

This is when meal counts must be recorded. Play By the Rules - 300 This is when meal counts must be recorded.

What is the point of service? Play By the Rules - 300 What is the point of service? This is when meal counts must be recorded. Return to game board

This must be displayed to demonstrate civil rights compliance. Play By the Rules - 400 This must be displayed to demonstrate civil rights compliance.

What is the “And Justice for All” poster? Play By the Rules - 400 What is the “And Justice for All” poster? This must be displayed to demonstrate civil rights compliance. Return to game board

You must solicit bids for this type of service. Play By the Rules - 500 You must solicit bids for this type of service.

What is a food service contract? Play By the Rules - 500 What is a food service contract? (also: vended food service, procurement) You must solicit bids for this type of service. Return to game board

This is the earliest that an IEF may be made effective. All in the Family - 100 This is the earliest that an IEF may be made effective.

All in the Family - 100 What is the first of the month when the IEF is determined by the center official? This is the earliest that an IEF may be made effective. Return to game board

This is required if determining an IEF based on Part 2. All in the Family - 200 This is required if determining an IEF based on Part 2.

What is a case number? All in the Family - 200 This is required if determining an IEF based on Part 2. Return to game board

This is needed on a foster child IEF. All in the Family - 300 This is needed on a foster child IEF.

What is the child’s personal use income? All in the Family - 300 What is the child’s personal use income? This is needed on a foster child IEF. Return to game board

DAILY DOUBLE!! NEXT

All in the Family – DAILY DOUBLE The number of days a “zero income” IEF may be effective.

All in the Family – DAILY DOUBLE What is 45 days? The number of days a “zero income” IEF may be effective. Return to game board

Length of time that IEFs are effective. All in the Family – 500 Length of time that IEFs are effective.

What is one calendar year? All in the Family – 500 What is one calendar year? Length of time that IEFs are effective. Return to game board

Velveeta, popcorn and ice cream Let’s Eat! - 100 Velveeta, popcorn and ice cream

What foods are not creditable? Let’s Eat! - 100 What foods are not creditable? Velveeta, popcorn and ice cream Return to game board

Bacon & eggs at breakfast Let’s Eat! - 200 Bacon & eggs at breakfast

Bacon & eggs at breakfast Let’s Eat! - 200 Bacon & eggs at breakfast What is not creditable? (meat/meat alternate is not a component at breakfast) Return to game board

Potatoes as a grains/bread Let’s Eat! - 300 Potatoes as a grains/bread

What is not creditable? Let’s Eat! - 300 Potatoes as a grains/bread (potatoes are in the fruit/vegetable category). Return to game board

Corn chips and cheese curls Let’s Eat! - 400 Corn chips and cheese curls

What is creditable? Let’s Eat! - 400 Corn chips and cheese curls (these are creditable as a grains/bread. When served at snack, another component must be served. Also remember that potato chips are not creditable). Return to game board

Number of creditable components in a taco Let’s Eat! - 500 Number of creditable components in a taco

What is three? Let’s Eat! - 500 Number of creditable components in a taco: 1) meat alternate (meat & cheese), 2) grains/bread (taco shell), 3) fruit/vegetable (lettuce & tomato). Note that only ONE fruit/vegetable may be credited in a combination dish. Return to game board

The date when monthly claims are due. Show Me the Money - 100 The date when monthly claims are due.

What is the 10th of the month following the claim month? Show Me the Money - 100 What is the 10th of the month following the claim month? The date when monthly claims are due. Return to game board

The fastest way to receive reimbursement. Show Me the Money - 200 The fastest way to receive reimbursement.

What is Direct Deposit? The fastest way to receive reimbursement. Show Me the Money - 200 What is Direct Deposit? The fastest way to receive reimbursement. Return to game board

The maximum length of time to submit a revised claim for more money. Show Me the Money - 300 The maximum length of time to submit a revised claim for more money.

What is 60 days from the close of the month being reported? Show Me the Money - 300 What is 60 days from the close of the month being reported? The maximum length of time to submit a revised claim for more money. NOTE: This is NOT “two months” but EXACTLY 60 days! Return to game board

The most efficient way to submit your claim. Show Me the Money - 400 The most efficient way to submit your claim.

What is via the online claims system? Show Me the Money - 400 What is via the online claims system? The most efficient way to submit your claim. Return to game board

The person(s) who may sign claims. Show Me the Money - 500 The person(s) who may sign claims.

Who is the Responsible Individual or Principal? Show Me the Money - 500 Who is the Responsible Individual or Principal? The person(s) who may sign claims. Return to game board

Alphabet Soup - 100 CACFP

What is the Child and Adult Care Food Program? Alphabet Soup - 100 What is the Child and Adult Care Food Program? CACFP Return to game board

Alphabet Soup - 200 USDA

USDA What is the United States Department of Agriculture? Alphabet Soup - 200 What is the United States Department of Agriculture? USDA Return to game board

Alphabet Soup - 300 NDE

What is the Nebraska Department of Education? Alphabet Soup - 300 What is the Nebraska Department of Education? NDE Return to game board

Alphabet Soup - 400 TANF

What is Temporary Assistance for Needy Families? Alphabet Soup - 400 What is Temporary Assistance for Needy Families? TANF Return to game board

Alphabet Soup - 500 V - C - A

What are Viability – Capability – Accountability? Alphabet Soup - 500 What are Viability – Capability – Accountability? V – C – A : These are the three main elements of the Integrity initiative. Return to game board

Centers must offer at least one for all infants. Tiny & Toothless - 100 Centers must offer at least one for all infants.

What is Iron-Fortified Infant Formula? Tiny & Toothless - 100 What is Iron-Fortified Infant Formula? Centers must offer at least one for all infants. Return to game board

This type of cereal must be served to infants. Tiny & Toothless - 200 This type of cereal must be served to infants.

What is Iron-Fortified Infant Cereal? Tiny & Toothless - 200 What is Iron-Fortified Infant Cereal? This type of cereal must be served to infants. Return to game board

One of these must be on file for all infants at the center. Tiny & Toothless - 300 One of these must be on file for all infants at the center.

What is the Infant Formula Selection Form? Tiny & Toothless - 300 What is the Infant Formula Selection Form? One of these must be on file for all infants at the center. Return to game board

The only grain or bread that is creditable at lunch. Tiny & Toothless - 400 The only grain or bread that is creditable at lunch.

What is Iron-Fortified Infant Cereal? Tiny & Toothless - 400 What is Iron-Fortified Infant Cereal? The only grain or bread that is creditable at lunch. NOTE: for infants only. Return to game board

This is a situation when an infant meal cannot be claimed. Tiny & Toothless - 500 This is a situation when an infant meal cannot be claimed.

What is when a mother breast feeds her own infant? Tiny & Toothless - 500 What is when a mother breast feeds her own infant? This is a situation when an infant meal cannot be claimed. Exception: when the mother is a provider/caregiver at the center and breastfeeds her own baby, the meal may be claimed. Return to game board

D o U b l e JeoParDy! NEXT

CACFP Categories

Team Spirit How the center or sponsor manages the CACFP

VCA Viability – Capability – Accountability: CACFP Integrity

Red Flags Things that can happen when you make mistakes

Save a Tree Paperwork in the CACFP

Administrivia Responsibilities in administering the CACFP

Potpourri Anything goes!

200 400 600 800 1000 Team Spirit V C A Red Flags Save a Tree Admin Trivia Potpourri 200 400 600 800 1000 When game board is complete, go to Final Jeopardy

This is where CACFP records must be kept. Team Spirit - 200 This is where CACFP records must be kept.

What is on site? Team Spirit - 200 This is where CACFP records must be kept. Return to game board

Team Spirit - 400 These two budget totals must be equal.

What are income and expenses? Team Spirit - 400 What are income and expenses? These two budget totals must be equal. Return to game board

Team Spirit - 600 This part of the management plan must be completed for every CACFP employee.

What is the staff profile? Team Spirit - 600 What is the staff profile? This part of the management plan must be completed for every CACFP employee. Return to game board

This method may be used to document CACFP salaries. Team Spirit - 800 This method may be used to document CACFP salaries.

What is time certification? Team Spirit - 800 What is time certification? This method may be used to document CACFP salaries. Return to game board

All CACFP centers and sponsors must provide this to staff each year. Team Spirit - 1000 All CACFP centers and sponsors must provide this to staff each year.

What is training on the CACFP? Team Spirit - 1000 What is training on the CACFP? All CACFP centers and sponsors must provide this to staff each year. NOTE: This is training the center provides to its staff, NOT when they attend NDE training. Return to game board

Dog food, pop, diapers, videos, SUVs and exotic vacations. V C A - 200 Dog food, pop, diapers, videos, SUVs and exotic vacations.

What are NOT allowable CACFP expenses? V C A - 200 What are NOT allowable CACFP expenses? Dog food, pop, diapers, videos, SUVs and exotic vacations. Return to game board

These are used to document a nonprofit food service. V C A - 400 These are used to document a nonprofit food service.

What are receipts or invoices? V C A - 400 What are receipts or invoices? These are used to document a nonprofit food service. Return to game board

V C A - 600 The term used when a center claims the maximum number of meals allowed every day.

What is block claiming? V C A - 600 The term used when a center claims the maximum number of meals allowed every day. Return to game board

This must be done “fully and permanently.” V C A - 800 This must be done “fully and permanently.”

What is corrective action? V C A - 800 What is corrective action? This must be done “fully and permanently.” Return to game board

V C A - 1000 This is necessary to demonstrate good business practices & accountability.

What are internal controls? V C A - 1000 What are internal controls? This is necessary to demonstrate good business practices & accountability. Return to game board

This happens when you don’t correct problems. Red Flags - 200 This happens when you don’t correct problems.

What is being declared seriously deficient? Red Flags - 200 What is being declared seriously deficient? This happens when you don’t correct problems. Return to game board

These people may be declared seriously deficient. Red Flags - 400 These people may be declared seriously deficient.

Who are the responsible individuals and principals? Red Flags - 400 Who are the responsible individuals and principals? These people may be declared seriously deficient. Return to game board

DAILY DOUBLE!! NEXT

Red Flags – DAILY DOUBLE This happens when a center is terminated from the CACFP.

Red Flags – DAILY DOUBLE What is placement on the National Disqualified List (for seven years)? This happens when a center is terminated from the CACFP Return to game board

Red Flags - 800 Number of years a terminated responsible individual or principal is ineligible to participate in all federal programs.

What is seven years (or longer if the overclaim has not been paid)? Red Flags - 800 What is seven years (or longer if the overclaim has not been paid)? Number of years a terminated RIP is ineligible to participate in all federal programs. Return to game board

This is required when long term changes are necessary. Red Flags - 1000 This is required when long term changes are necessary.

What is a corrective action plan? Red Flags - 1000 What is a corrective action plan? This is required when long term changes are necessary. Return to game board

This is the easiest way to submit your renewal application. Save a Tree - 200 This is the easiest way to submit your renewal application.

What is via the Online Claims system? Save a Tree - 200 What is via the Online Claims system? This is the easiest way to submit your renewal application. Return to game board

These should correspond to meal count sheets. Save a Tree - 400 These should correspond to meal count sheets.

What are time in and time out records? Save a Tree - 400 What are time in and time out records? These should correspond to meal count sheets. Return to game board

This is your plan for running the CACFP in your center. Save a Tree - 600 This is your plan for running the CACFP in your center.

What are the management plan and budget? Save a Tree - 600 What are the management plan and budget? This is your plan for running the CACFP in your center. Return to game board

Whenever there are changes in CACFP personnel. Save a Tree - 800 Whenever there are changes in CACFP personnel.

When should the CACFP management plan be updated? Save a Tree - 800 When should the CACFP management plan be updated? Whenever there are changes in CACFP personnel. Return to game board

The date of birth is required for these people. Save a Tree - 1000 The date of birth is required for these people.

Who are the responsible individuals and principals? Save a Tree - 1000 Who are the responsible individuals and principals? The date of birth is required for these people. Alternate question: who are eligible enrolled participants? Return to game board

Meals must be claimed in this category if no IEF is on file. Admin Trivia - 200 Meals must be claimed in this category if no IEF is on file.

What is Paid? Admin Trivia - 200 Meals must be claimed in this category if no IEF is on file. NOTE: Enrollment forms must be on file for eligible enrolled participants. Return to game board

This must be done three times a year for sponsored centers. Admin Trivia - 400 This must be done three times a year for sponsored centers.

What are site reviews (or site visits)? Admin Trivia - 400 What are site reviews (or site visits)? This must be done three times a year for sponsored centers. Return to game board

New responsible individuals must do this within four months. Admin Trivia - 600 New responsible individuals must do this within four months.

What is attend NDE training? Admin Trivia - 600 What is attend NDE training? New responsible individuals must do this within four months. Return to game board

Admin Trivia - 800 The maximum percentage of CACFP funds that may be used for administration.

Admin Trivia - 800 What is 15%? The maximum percentage of CACFP funds that may be used for administration. Return to game board

This type of meal service may be used only in adult centers. Admin Trivia - 1000 This type of meal service may be used only in adult centers.

What is “Offer versus Serve”? Admin Trivia - 1000 What is “Offer versus Serve”? This type of meal service may be used only in adult centers. Return to game board

Potpourri - 200 This must be on file if a participant’s meals vary from CACFP meal pattern.

What is a doctor’s statement? Potpourri - 200 What is a doctor’s statement? This must be on file if a participant’s meals vary from CACFP meal pattern. Return to game board

DAILY DOUBLE!! NEXT

Potpourri – DAILY DOUBLE Measurable quantities for all CACFP components.

Potpourri – DAILY DOUBLE What must be on all production records? Measurable quantities for all CACFP components. Return to game board

USDA is conducting these throughout the country. Potpourri - 600 USDA is conducting these throughout the country.

What are unannounced visits? Potpourri - 600 What are unannounced visits? USDA is conducting these throughout the country. Return to game board

This is collected on all overclaims not paid within 30 days. Potpourri - 800 This is collected on all overclaims not paid within 30 days.

What is interest? Potpourri - 800 This is collected on all overclaims not paid within 30 days. Return to game board

Combination dinners are not creditable for this group of participants. Potpourri - 1000 Combination dinners are not creditable for this group of participants.

What are infants? Potpourri - 1000 Combination dinners are not creditable for this group of participants. Return to game board

This is the name of the USDA initiative to fight fraud. FINAL JEOPARDY! This is the name of the USDA initiative to fight fraud.

What is Integrity? FINAL JEOPARDY! This is the name of the USDA initiative to fight fraud. CONTINUE

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