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rate surveys. Idaho uses TANF funds to support the Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP), which determines childcare payment rates based on local market rate surveys in accordance with the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) requirements. While ICCP provides childcare assistance to eligible families, it does not cover time spent in job search activities. To ensure continued support for SNAP E&T participants assigned to supervised job search, the Department uses SNAP E&T funds to cover childcare costs. In these cases, the Department works with ICCP-approved providers to accept E&T vouchers for payment. The E&T program reimburses 100% of the provider’s charged rate for care, in alignment with the provider rates established under ICCP. https://publicdocuments.dhw.idaho.gov/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=19508&dbid=0&repo=PUBLIC- DOCUMENTS How is childcare paid for? Direct payment to provider Reimbursement to participants Provider voucher Contract for dependent care Other 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? If a participant is unable to access dependent care services required for participation in the E&T program— due to waitlists, capacity limits, or other barriers—they will be exempted from mandatory E&T participation. The Department evaluates dependent care availability on a case-by-case basis to determine whether good cause exists for exemption and to ensure participants are not penalized when services are unavailable. How does the State agency ensure that the participant has the necessary participant reimbursements to begin participation in the E&T program? As part of the planning appointment and activity assignment, the E&T provider assesses each participant’s needs and documents the required services in the individual’s Work Plan. Supportive services are approved and, whenever possible, issued in advance to eliminate barriers to participation. Maximus utilizes state systems to process supportive service requests. Disbursements are issued in the form of paper vouchers made payable to the vendor providing the approved goods or services. If a necessary supportive service cannot be provided in a timely manner, the participant is not required to engage in E&T activities until the service is in place. This practice ensures equitable access and prevents participants from being determined non-compliant due to unmet needs. 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 55/100