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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. https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/node/801 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? Through ongoing case management, third-Party partners will work with the customer to identify alternative childcare options if childcare agencies have a waiting list. How does the State agency ensure that the participant has the necessary participant reimbursements to begin participation in the E&T program? Third-Party Partners will evaluate the frequency and level of need and will provide participant reimbursements available through their program. If the provider does not offer the support that the participant needs, they will refer to outside resources to meet the participants needs. The LDSS will work with Community Based Organizations or use County Funds to aid the participants. The LDSS will partner with local churches and other CBOs to provide interview clothing, child care (if needed), transportation assistance at no cost to the LDSS or the participant. The LDSSS will not be requesting Participant Reimbursement for these services. 1/29/26, 11:10 AM State Plan MD FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-mdfy26stateplan//index.html 36/298