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ASSESSMENT Does the State require or provide an assessment? Yes No Who conducts the assessment? Select all that apply. State Agency E&T Provider Self-Assessment Intermediary Local Office Other When are participants assessed? All participants referred to the SNAP E&T program are assessed at the point of program entry, prior to beginning any component activities. The assessment process is designed to ensure that participants receive targeted services aligned with their individual goals, needs, and circumstances. This requirement applies to both direct referrals (screened and assessed by DHS staff) and reverse referrals (initiated by third-party providers). All E&T providers are required to use the DHS assessment to ensure consistency and alignment across the program. In addition to using the DHS Assessment Tool, providers conduct ongoing assessments to evaluate participants' continued suitability. Describe the assessment. List the tools used in the assessment. DHS staff use Assessforce, a web-based assessment tool that interfaces with the District of Columbia Access System (DCAS). It collects detailed information on participants’ employment goals, training interests, education and work history, barriers to employment, and support service needs. Action steps—similar to an Individual Employment Plan—are developed and shared with participants to guide their engagement in the program. All E&T providers are required to use the DHS assessment to ensure a standardized approach to evaluating participant needs and developing service plans across the program. In addition to using the DHS Assessment Tool, providers conduct ongoing assessments to evaluate participants' continued suitability. Does the assessment result in the completion of an individual employment plan? Yes No 1/28/26, 11:03 AM State Plan DC FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-dcfy26stateplan//index.html 30/179