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If dependent care agencies have a waiting list or otherwise cap the number of enrolled dependents, how will the State agency ensure E&T participants with dependent care needs receive dependent care? Participants can receive childcare reimbursements from the participant expenses allocated to providers. Childcare expenses are rarely requested by E&T participants. Also, since OEC expanded childcare to E&T participants through the Care4Kids program, demand will be limited. How does the State agency ensure that the participant has the necessary participant reimbursements to begin participation in the E&T program? Program staff ensure each participant is given an assessment prior to beginning their SNAP E&T components. The assessment and employability plan help to identify and discuss the barriers that individuals may encounter during their SNAP E&T participation. If a possible barrier includes items that are reasonable and necessary to facilitate participation, those are provided to the individual through their SNAP E&T provider prior to engagement. 1/28/26, 11:04 AM State Plan CT FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-ctfy26stateplan//index.html 37/96