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feedback on the relevance and accessibility of SNAP E&T components and supportive services. This feedback ensures services are aligned with in-demand occupations within Tribal communities and that referrals are made in a manner that respects Tribal systems and priorities. 11/20/2024 Coeur d’ Alene Tribe - Kootenai - Nez Perce - Shoshone Bannock Manager - Director - Supervisor - Office Manager and Benefits Coordinator The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) engages in regular consultation with Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs) across the state to support alignment and accessibility of services, including SNAP Employment and Training (E&T). These consultations serve as a platform to exchange program updates, discuss service coordination, and identify opportunities to better meet the needs of Tribal members. This ongoing communication allows DHW to provide policy and program updates and to discuss how available Tribal resources can be integrated into participant work plans, helping to avoid duplication of effort and increase coordination. During these meetings, ITO representatives are invited to share feedback on the relevance and accessibility of SNAP E&T components and supportive services. This feedback ensures services are aligned with in-demand occupations within Tribal communities and that referrals are made in a manner that respects Tribal systems and priorities. 12/18/2024 Coeur d’ Alene Tribe - Kootenai - Nez Perce - Shoshone Bannock Manager - Director - Supervisor - Office Manager and Benefits Coordinator The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) engages in regular consultation with Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs) across the state to support alignment and accessibility of services, including SNAP Employment and Training (E&T). These consultations serve as a platform to exchange program updates, discuss service coordination, and identify opportunities to better meet the needs of Tribal members. This ongoing communication allows 1/28/26, 11:54 AM State Plan ID FY26 - Amendment 1 https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-idfy26stateplan//index.html 11/100