Caseload Management
Annual Caseload Assignment:
Each year, WSDA FA assigns a caseload to each local agency to allow persons meeting the eligibility criteria to participate in the program, up to the caseload limit. Local agencies submit requests for caseload based on outreach performed in their service area.Caseload is monitored monthly by WSDA FA staff. Caseload information submitted by each agency on the Lead Agency Inventory Report is summarized and the agencies are notified if the statewide and agency caseload is significantly different from the approved caseload level. The FNS-153 is submitted to FNS and is also used each month to monitor existing supplies of CSFP Foods. To the extent that resources are available, caseload may be reapportioned based upon local agencies ability to:
- Meet assigned caseload;
- Meet reporting requirements; and
- Increase CSFP participation.
State Caseload Needed to Serve Participants:
As CSFP is not currently a statewide program and current participating local agencies maintain waiting lists, WSDA FA has insufficient caseload to meet current demand of program resources. In order to satisfy demand, WSDA FA submits an expansion request to FNS annually, if it has met the 95% caseload requirement. Caseload is monitored monthly by WSDA FA staff to ensure that participation levels are in accordance with regulations set by 7 CFR 247.21 to request additional caseload.In addition, the Food Assistance Advisory Committee will make recommendations regarding CSFP and will continue to be the main resource for soliciting review and comment on the State Plan. In addition, the Advisory Committee is provided information on the State’s and local CSFP agencies involvement in the following areas:
- Participation on other Hunger/Nutrition Committees;
- Development of plans for expanding services, particularly services to counties not currently served; and
- Any increase in administrative funds to support increased services for seniors.