Child and Adult Care Food Program - Waiver Request Instructions - Fiscal Year 2022 and Fiscal Year 2023

Oct 10, 2026

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Instructions for submitting Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) waiver requests for Fiscal Year 2022 and Fiscal Year 2023. Covers how to access waiver links, apply for new waivers, select specific waiver types and date ranges, and provide justification for requesting flexibilities to continue program operation. Explains waiver limits (maximum two-week periods unless indicated), procedures for extensions via new requests, site selection, submission summary, and approval/denial notifications. Includes assistance contact details.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages10

Reading Time25 min

AccessFree to download

Accessing CACFP Waivers

Sponsor Tasks Tab Waiver Link

Applying for a New Waiver

Selecting the Appropriate Waiver

Waiver Justification and Date Range

Provide Reasons for the Request

Set Start and End Dates

Extension Requires a New Request

Selecting Approved Sites and Submitting

Select All Sites or Individual Sites

Waiver Summary Link and Status

Waiver Type and Site Summary

Approval/Denial Notification

CACFP Assistance

Child and Adult Care Food Program Waiver Request Instructions Fiscal Year 2022 and Fiscal Year 2023 CACFP-Waiver Link-Sponsor Tasks To access FY 2022 and FY2023 Waivers, use the link located on the Sponsor Tasks tab CACFP Waiver-Apply New Waiver CACFP Waiver-Select Waiver • Waivers should only be requested when circumstances require flexibilities to continue program operation . • Waivers may be approved for a maximum of a two-week time period unless indicated. • If extension of waiver is needed a new request must be submitted and approved by ISBE program staff. Select waiver needed CACFP Waiver-Justification and Date Range • Provide reason(s) for requesting waivers selected, ISBE program staff will review and approve or deny waivers based on justification for requests. Request waivers only when circumstance require flexibilities to continue program operation, not in anticipation of future circumstances. • Select the start and end date for waiver flexibilities and waivers may be requested/approved for a maximum of a two-week time period unless indicated. • If an approved waiver is needed beyond the approved time period, a new request must be submitted and approved by ISBE program staff. Date range selected must be within the approved operational timeline Waiver-Select Approved Site(s) and Submit Select all sites OR Select individual site Waiver Summary Link and Status Number of Site requesting waiver link to list waiver(s) Waiver Status Waiver Type and Site Summary Summary of all waivers requested by site Waiver Approval/Denial Notification Waivers requested by sponsors will remain pending until ISBE staff reviews and approves or denies waiver request(s) . Once ISBE staff has reviewed and approved a waiver the approval letters will be generated overnight and be available in WINS under the paperclip with all other attachments and approvals . CACFP Assistance For additional questions and guidance please email [cnp@isbe. net](cnp@isbe. net) or call us at 217-782-2491 Thank you !

FAQs

When should CACFP waivers be requested?

Request waivers only when circumstances require flexibilities to continue program operation, not in anticipation of future circumstances.

What is the maximum time period for an approved waiver?

Waivers may be approved for a maximum of a two-week time period unless indicated otherwise. If needed beyond the approved period, submit and obtain approval for a new request.

How are waiver approvals and denial notifications provided?

Waiver requests remain pending until ISBE staff reviews and approves or denies them. Approval letters are generated overnight and become available in WINS under the paperclip with other attachments and approvals.

Oct 10, 2026

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