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Is dependent care provided? Select yes even if E&T funds are not being used. Yes No Provide a URL link or describe in a written response: the payment rates for childcare reimbursements, established in accordance with the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) based on local market rate surveys. The child-care reimbursement is only paid over the subsidized allotment and does not pay co-pays or late fees. At this point, childcare has not been provided due to limited childcare or closed facilities. To qualify for the Childcare Assistance Program, families must have a gross countable income of less than or equal to 85% of the State Median Income (SMI). DCBS determines eligibility for childcare. DCBS staff can take childcare applications during SNAP application or after SNAP is approved and client decides to participate in E&T. The same system is used for both applications. An E&T participant with no income would pay $0 for their co-pay. Childcare is provided by some of our E&T partners as part of their supportive services. How is childcare paid for? Direct payment to provider Reimbursement to participants Provider voucher Contract for dependent care Other Explain how else childcare is paid for. Childcare is provided by some of our E&T partners as part of their supportive services. The Kentucky Child Care Assistance Program does exist in FFY 2026. Anyone needing childcare can apply through the local DCBS office. 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? Due to low participation, this is not currently a concern. The state actively coordinates with the Child Care agency and all E&T Providers and Partners to address dependent care needs. How does the State agency ensure that the participant has the necessary participant reimbursements to begin participation in the E&T program? The state is in communication with all the E&T services providers & partners to help meet the needs and remove barriers for the participant through case management, proper interviewing during assessment and at 1/29/26, 8:20 AM State Plan KY FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-kyfy26stateplan//index.html 39/142