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The CDSS actively takes part in the review process for LWDB plans to ensure the needs of CalFresh E&T recipients are being met. Local and Regional Coordination: In addition to efforts at the state level, counties, and state partners coordinate with their local and regional workforce development boards. This coordination ranges from light-touch, such as consulting with local WIOA providers in program design, to full partnerships with local boards to provide E&T services to CalFresh E&T participants. In California, counties consult with their LWDBs and WIOA providers to develop, coordinate, and at times, administer CalFresh E&T services. Counties describe their coordination efforts with the LWDBs with their CalFresh E&T Annual Plans. As required under WIOA, CalFresh E&T participants are a priority population and must be served by their local WIOA administrator. The following consultative touch points occur throughout the year: LWDA Partnership Promotion (Periodically): The CDSS CalFresh E&T section regularly notifies counties of workforce development opportunities such as grant solicitations, webinars, and policy developments. CalFresh E&T regularly receives notice of state-funded grant application requests offered in partnership with the CWDB and these opportunities are shared with counties looking to increase local funding for E&T programs. Regional Workforce and Equity Partnership (RWEP) (Periodically): January 15th, February 14th, and July 14th, 2025. To eliminate barriers and improve outcomes for shared target populations, the CWDB and CDSS 1/28/26, 11:04 AM State Plan CA FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-cafy26stateplan//index.html 16/286