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meet periodically to support regional and local workforce service delivery through shared dialogue. Our touchpoints are guided by the WIOA State Plan Partnership Agreement: CDSS and CWDB. This Partnership Agreement is a living document that outlines our shared commitment at the state level to coordinate and align through shared resources, strategic co-enrollment promotion, and the evaluation of program outcomes. 09/02/2025 Labor and Workforce Development Agency - California Workforce Association (CWA) Meeting of the Minds Workforce, Education, and Community Leaders from throughout the State. The LWDA is an executive-branch agency that oversees seven major departments, boards, and panels that serve California businesses and workers. The CDSS collaborates with LWDA and works closely with the California Workforce Development Board (CWDB), the Employment Development Department (EDD), the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), the California Department of Aging (CDA), the California Community Colleges Chancellors Office (CCCCO), and the California Adult Education Program (CAEP) in various roles. Each state agency and/or department plays a vital role in California’s workforce development system. CDSS’ relationship with LWDA and the CWDB keep CalFresh E&T participants connected to broader service strategies. In particular, the CDSS partners with the CWDB to ensure LWDBs and CWDs are given coordinated guidance and opportunities shared across organizations to enhance local economies through increased employment of CalFresh recipients. Similar to the CalFresh E&T Plan, LWDBs submit local plans to the CWDB for inclusion in California’s Unified Strategic Workforce Development Plan (WIOA State Plan). The CDSS is a partner in the plan and contributes to the development of public policy, fiscal investment, and operation of the state workforce and education system. 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 17/286