Online Help

Welcome to the Texas Unified Nutrition Programs System (TX-UNPS) online help for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) module. TX-UNPS is a web-based software solution that provides administrators, state users, and Contracting Entities with efficient and immediate access to applications, claims, and related nutrition program functions. This online help system is intended for use by authorized users that administer or participate in the School Nutrition Programs. It is designed to provide a general understanding of how to use the system in an effective and efficient manner. This manual will provide:

§  A general explanation of each feature available.

§  Step-by-step instructions for utilizing the web site features.

§  Tips and notes to enhance your understanding of the system.

Web Site Benefits and Features

TX-UNPS is a user-friendly web application that allows authorized state agency personnel, Contracting Entities, and Education Service Centers (ESC) to submit and approve application, claims, and miscellaneous forms via the Internet. Key system features include:

§  A software system that manages information regarding Contracting Entities, applications, claims, and reports.

§  A single integrated database which serves all child nutrition programs.

§  The ability to save partially completed forms on-line, allowing the user to complete the process at a later time.

§  Individual User IDs and passwords for secure login to program functions and accurate tracking of user behavior.

§  A robust security module that streamlines security setting controls by enabling administrators to easily assign users to numerous pre-defined groups and eliminating the need to manually set each user's security access.