Claim Submission Schedule for Child Nutrition Programs

Claims for CACFP


Adult Day Care Centers  |   At-risk Afterschool Care
Child Care Centers  |   Emergency Shelters  |   Family Day Care Homes


The Code of Federal Regulations for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) [7 CFR 226.10(e)] outlines the time limits for submitting claims for reimbursement to state agencies by participating institutions. The due date for the claim form is the 15th of the month that follows the month covered by the claim. Final claims, including revisions, must be submitted no later than 60 days following the last day of the month covered by the claim. Claims not filed or corrected within the 60 days are at risk of not being paid.

The claim submission schedule below applies to CACFP child care centers, family day care homes, emergency shelters, and adult day care centers.

Submitting Claims 

Connecticut CACFP institutions submit claims online through the CSDE's Online Application and Claiming System for Child Nutrition Programs (CNP System).