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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 SNAP E&T staff coordinates and communicates with the SNAP section orally and via video conferencing to develop and implement policies and procedures according to federal regulations. SNAP E&T staff provides SNAP E&T providers with guidance, training, and support to effectively execute program goals and requirements. When providers observe non- participation from the participant, they report suspected non-compliance to eligibility staff through SNAP Works, which creates a task in LITE for eligibility staff to review for non-compliance and/or good cause. How do E&T case managers coordinate with: State E&T staff All SNAP E&T providers have a SNAP E&T staff point of contact for data, budget, program/policy, and technical assistance. There is continuous coordination efforts to ensure of effective communication, organizational effectiveness and efficiency, and program integrity and compliance. SNAP E&T staff facilitates ongoing technical assistance with provider related to program participation, client needs for additional support services that may not be within the scope of E&T. This may be addressed orally, in-person visits or via video conferencing. SNAP E&T staff address program roadblocks and successes collectively during quarterly provider calls. How do E&T case managers coordinate with: Other E&T providers All SNAP E&T providers coordinate with other community-based organizations by warm hand-off to provide other supportive services based on the SNAP E&T participants' needs, barriers, and interests as a result of completion of the Comprehensive Assessment and Individualized Employment Plan. How do E&T case managers coordinate with: Community resources SNAP E&T providers offer a holistic approach to support the mental, physical, emotional, and social well-being of each E&T participant. As a result of this holistic approach, the SNAP E&T providers have established relationships to refer SNAP E&T participants to community resources in their specific services areas. 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)? All SNAP E&T providers are required to deliver case management as a core component of service delivery to ensure the individual needs of participants are met. SNAP E&T staff at the State level ensure effective case management is in place through ongoing Management Evaluation (ME) Reviews, progress monitoring, analysis of longitudinal data, referrals to other entities, and outcome tracking in SNAP Works. SNAP E&T providers deliver ongoing case management to all participants. This includes: Comprehensive Assessment – Evaluation of participant skills, interests, strengths, and barriers to inform the development of an individualized plan focused on skill-building, barrier resolution, and employment. Consent – Completion of a voluntary participation agreement affirming the participant’s choice to enroll in SNAP E&T. Verification – Confirmation of the participant’s SNAP eligibility status and screening with LDH prior to service delivery. This coordinated approach ensures that all SNAP E&T participants receive targeted support throughout their participation in the program. 1/29/26, 8:19 AM State Plan LA FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-lafy26stateplan//index.html 38/115