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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 Conducted by counties to determine eligibility for CalFresh/SNAP benefits, screen for work registration and ABAWD determination, and refer participants to the E&T program if available. How do E&T case managers coordinate with: State E&T staff The CDSS CalFresh E&T Section develops policy and provides oversight of the E&T program services. How do E&T case managers coordinate with: Other E&T providers Counties, state partners, and sub-recipients provide direct E&T program services. How do E&T case managers coordinate with: Community resources Counties, state partners, and E&T providers coordinate supportive services and provide external referrals via email, mail, telephone, or in person, as needed. CalFresh E&T participants are informed of programs available to them. Community resources that are available to participants vary by location. 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)? E&T participants receive targeted case management services through county, and state partners, and/or E&T provider staff. Case managers provide supervision to participants and document in the case file relevant participant progress, challenges, attendance, and goal attainment aligned with an individualized service plan. 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? In addition to providing at least one component, all CalFresh E&T programs must provide case management services, as described in 7 CFR 273.7(e)(1) 7 CFR 273.7(e)(1) . The purpose of case management services is to guide a participant toward appropriate components and activities based on the participant’s needs and interests, support the participant in the program, and provide activities and resources that help the participant achieve program goals. Case management may include comprehensive intake assessments, employability assessments, individualized service plans, progress monitoring, and coordination with service providers. Through technical assistance outreach and response, program administrators are provided with the tools needed to meet this expectation. How does the SNAP State agency ensure the case management services offered do not act as an impediment to successful participation in E&T? The CDSS enforces a minimum expectation of monthly contact between case managers and participants. Support needs may vary by participant as barriers are addressed and increased check-ins are encouraged. All case management must be meaningful to meet program requirements. Participant feedback, case file reviews, 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 51/286