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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 Eligibility staff and E&T CN both work for DCF in the same offices. A task is set in KEES when a Mandatory E&T client is approved or recertified. This task is set in KEES when a Mandatory E&T client is screened and determined mandatory. This task alerts CNs that an assessment appointment needs to be scheduled. Eligibility staff also communicate with E&T CNs by email or if they are interviewing a client who would like immediate assistance. They can instant message an E&T worker and see if they are available to come meet with the client. Eligibility has various email address that E&T uses to communicate changes and non-compliance. How do E&T case managers coordinate with: State E&T staff E&T communicates with state staff through monthly open- door meetings held by the deputy director, monthly team meetings which are used to update staff, and internal staff trainings as needed. How do E&T case managers coordinate with: Other E&T providers DCF has a provider portal which allows E&T providers to enter information directly into the system. They also communicate with E&T CNs through email and through regular Teams meetings. Our Fiscal Services team has quarterly meetings with E&T providers and annual visits. The Fiscal Services team and the Deputy Director of E&T Programs are available by email to meet with providers as needed. How do E&T case managers coordinate with: Community resources Our EES Community Engagement team assists CNs with connecting to community resources by facilitating direct initial contact. They also frequently attend area career fairs and resource fairs to develop new contacts with community resources. 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)? CNs complete an individualized service plan with each client on our Self-Sufficiency Agreement form. This outlines what the client is responsible for and what assistance E&T will provide. The plan is customized based on the client’s goals, strengths, barriers, components the client will be participating in, and participant reimbursements that will be provided to the client. CNs meet with the clients a minimum of once a month to review the individualized service plan and client progress. If needed, a new Self-Sufficiency Agreement form is completed with the client. CNs also require the client or provider to provide verification of their mandatory participation monthly. This information is entered into the KEES system. If the client is in Supervised Job Search, the CN reviews the Job Search sheets with the client and offers additional job leads to the client. If the client is in a training or other component, the CN will discuss this with the client and determine if the client is making progress and should remain in the component or transfer to another component. If Workforce Alliance or MERS Goodwill is providing case management, CNs meet with the provider's Case Manager monthly to discuss client progress. They are also available by email if there is an immediate need or issue that needs to be addressed. 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? 1/29/26, 8:20 AM State Plan KS FY26 - Amendment 1 https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-ksfy26stateplan//index.html 28/71