CACFP BOS SUMMARY 2023 2024.PDF

Maricopa County Head Start Program
Arizona Department of Education
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Funding Application
October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024
The program submitted an application with Department of Education on September 30, 2023 to
participate in the federally funded Child and Adult Food Program (CACFP). CACFP provides aid to child
and adult care facilities for the provision of nutritious foods that contribute to the wellness, healthy
growth, and development of young children and adults. Maricopa County Early Education Division
received electronic approval of the application on December 29, 2023.
Sponsor Information
Unique Entity Identifier: MHLNFHVYWDD9
Federal ID Number: 86-6000472
Physical Address: 1001 W. Southern Ave. Suite 106, Mesa AZ 85210
Mailing Address: 1001 W. Southern Ave. Suite 106, Mesa AZ 85210
Authorized Representative: Doug Alf
Email Address: doug.alf@maricopa.gov
Organization: Public-County
Disbursements: if you operate multiple centers you must disburse CACFP reimbursements within five
working days of receipt from ADE to centers under your administration.
Indicate your system for disbursing payments: N/A (Centers are part of same legal entity and
the organization maintains a central bank account)
Subcontracts: Organizations may subcontract certain program functions. If you subcontract, you must
keep records to demonstrate compliance with procurement requirements and you must submit a copy of
each subcontract.
Important note: You may not subcontract CACFP management functions, such as the preparation of
application materials, monitoring, claim preparation, or corrective action processes. Check the functions
you plan to subcontract.
Food Service: Mesa Public Schools and Scottsdale Unified School District
Are you using a computer generated meal count system: Yes
Name of computer generated meal count system used: Child Plus
Non-pricing programs are those in which the organization assigns no separate charges for meals
served to enrolled participants. Pricing programs are those organizations that charge families
separately for meals. Organizations must have a Pricing Policy Statement approved by ADE prior to
operating a pricing program. Is Organization Pricing or Non-Pricing? Non-pricing

Financial Viability
Responsible Name Birthdate Non-Business Mailing Address
Principals
Grant Accountant Doug Alf
Consultant Maureen
Nutritionist Mason
Projected Revenue Sources
List the available funding sources you plan to use to operate CACFP in the event of interruption of
repayments. All amounts should be specified as Monthly revenue and should be an estimate of the
amount that will be available to CACFP, if needed.
Source Monthly Amount Allowable for CACFP
Maricopa County Head Start $120,000 Yes
Base Grant
Anticipated Monthly CACFP Reimbursement: $70,907.00
Explain the organizations plan to sustain the CACFP in the event of a delay or interruption of Program
funds: The Maricopa County Head Start program will utilize Head Start grant funds (09CH012079-02-01)
to reimburse the contracted School Districts for services provided.
Explain the organizations plan for repayment of any outstanding debts resulting from Program
reclaims or from costs exceeding CACFP claim reimbursement, should they occur. Note Federal and
State Funds cannot be used for repayment of CACFP debt: The Maricopa County Human Services
Department would utilize the departments appropriated general funds, should repayments of
outstanding debts occur.

Budget Information
Budget Summary
Projected Annual CACFP Administrative Expenses
Administrative Cost – Labor $16,128
TOTAL $16,128
Projected Annual CACFP Operational Expenses
Operating Cost – Food $973,001
Operating Cost – Supplies $7,000
TOTAL $980,001
Projected Annual Non-CACFP Income for Non-Profit Food Service
Total Projected Annual Non-Profit Food Service $996,129
Costs
Projected Annual CACFP Reimbursement for $540,000
upcoming Fiscal Year
Total Projected Funds required for Operations of $456,129
a Non-Profit Food Service: This is the amount
that must be contributed by the organization to
cover the costs that exceed CACFP income based
on the information provided in this budget