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Is there a process for the provider/employer of record to give feedback to the participant on their progress toward meeting the training objective? Yes No Provide a brief explanation that describes how the provider focuses on moving participants promptly into regular, unsubsidized employment. Upon enrollment in the iFoster Jobs program a client is matched with a certified Peer Support Specialist who case manages each youth throughout their time in program as their Job Specialist. They are responsible for ensuring that their client successfully moves through each step of the jobs program and receives the individualized services, resources, and support that they need. The Job Specialist completes a comprehensive intake assessment with their client and identifies the resources, services, and supports they need to successfully gain and retain employment including concrete resources, supportive services such as mental health services, and supports such as job skills coaching and a life coach. The Job Specialist helps clients craft their individual employment plan with the input of trainers, program managers, and third-party employer assessors. If a client is assessed for a work experience, the Job Specialist is responsible for onboarding their client and ensuring they complete all necessary activities including background checks, work experience and work site enrollment, and any specialized work experience trainings. The Job Specialist supports their client to complete their employment plan and earn competitive employment. Starting 3 weeks prior to completion of programming, iFoster staff work with each participant in accordance with their individual development and career plan to aid them in finding and securing permanent employment. The Job Specialists report twice a week on a participant’s progress, employment barriers, resource needs and issues to their manager. Participants are engaged daily as they go through the jobs program and then more periodically as they achieve employment. Participants are followed throughout their work experience and for at least 6 months post-program by their Jobs Specialist. Thereafter, clients become alumni and are supported on an as-needed basis. Periodic outreach is done to inform alumni of available job opportunities within their chosen career path, new resources and supports, or check ins to check if alumni have need of any resources or further job program supports. Does the work site employer or other industry employer partners hire the majority of the activity graduates? Yes No N/A Are participant reimbursements/support services provided to SNAP E&T participants for expenses that are reasonable, necessary and directly related to participating in the activity? Yes No 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 226/286