Tracking CACFP Eligibility
Last updated 2026-09-29
This feature is included in the Standard plan and higher. If you do not see it in your account, your center is on a different plan. Compare plans
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If your center participates in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), you need to track each child's eligibility category. Neztio helps you manage income eligibility forms and categorize children as Free, Reduced, or Paid.
Setting Up Eligibility
- 1Go to Meals in the left sidebar and open the Eligibility tab.
- 2Find the child in the list.
- 3Click the child's name to open their eligibility record.
- 4Select the eligibility category: Free, Reduced, or Paid.
- 5Enter the determination date and expiration date.
- 6Click Save.
Eligibility Categories
- Free: Family income is at or below 130% of the federal poverty level.
- Reduced: Family income is between 130% and 185% of the federal poverty level.
- Paid: Family income exceeds 185% of the federal poverty level.
Eligibility determinations expire annually. Neztio will alert you when a child's eligibility is approaching expiration so you can request updated documentation.
Expiration Warnings
If your center tracks CACFP, the dashboard warns you 30, 14, and 7 days before a family's income form expires. You also get a reminder on your phone in the morning, so a form does not expire without you noticing.
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