Participates in the approval and administration of the Child and Adult Care Food Program, including approving sponsoring organizations and their sites for participation in the family day care home and/or center operations of the Child and Adult Care Food Program, conducting on-site and off-site financial review, reviewing participant management plans, and reviewing program participant information and financial documentation to ensure that the sponsoring organization is capable, viable, and able to participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Provides program technical assistance to local education agencies, program administrators, advocacy groups, legislators, and Agency staff, including serving as a primary contact for programmatic, fiscal, and nutrition related questions; researching, developing, and dissemination training and technical assistance materials; and developing and making presentations in a variety of training venues such as workshops and webinars.