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Describe how E&T case managers coordinate with other staff and services. Coordination can involve tracking E&T participation, sharing information that may be relevant to participation in E&T (e.g. information related to good cause or a work exemption), and referral to additional services. QUESTION RESPONSE FIELD How do E&T case managers coordinate with: SNAP eligibility staff State E&T staff communicate directly with SNAP eligibility staff. E&T providers do not have direct communication with the SNAP eligibility staff. How do E&T case managers coordinate with: State E&T staff State E&T staff communicate with E&T provider case managers at least monthly. How do E&T case managers coordinate with: Other E&T providers Providers attend quarterly E&T provider meetings. How do E&T case managers coordinate with: Community resources SNAP Employment & Training (E&T) providers effectively coordinate with an array of community resources to address the diverse needs of participants. These partnerships facilitate access to job training, educational programs, and essential support services, enabling participants to overcome barriers and succeed in the workforce. How does the State agency ensure E&T participants receive targeted case management services through an efficient administrative process, per 7 CFR 273.7(c)(6)(ii)? The state ensures that E&T participants receive targeted case management services through annual site visits and record reviews at E&T provider locations. These reviews, carried out by State E&T staff, assess key aspects of case management including assessments, planning, monthly meetings, progress documentation, and monitoring of components. Additionally, the SNAP E&T team holds monthly meetings with each provider to address questions, discuss concerns, share updates, and review program status. How do your offered case management services support the participant in the E&T program and provide activities and resources that help the participant achieve program goals? Case management is the central coordinating point of contact that participants have with their E&T program. Case managers either facilitate or coordinate the facilitation of intakes, work plans, enrollment in a component and participant reimbursements. They are also responsible for ensuring that E&T services are documented and reported to DPA in accordance with the Provider Agreement. How does the SNAP State agency ensure the case management services offered do not act as an impediment to successful participation in E&T? In Alaska case management is provided by the program partners. The case management role facilitates each participant’s engagement in the E&T program. The State program team evaluates provider case management documentation during annual QA visits. Monthly data reporting reflects component status and completion for each participant. Monthly meetings between providers and the State program team include discussions of success stories, resources and challenges providers face with current participants. 1/27/26, 9:34 AM State Plan AK FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-akfy26stateplan//index.html 30/97