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PROGRAM CHANGES Summarize changes for the upcoming Federal fiscal year (FY) from the prior FY. Significant changes may include new initiatives, changes in funding or funding sources, policy changes, or significant changes to the number of partners or participants. Significant changes could include those made as a result of management evaluation findings or participation in program improvement initiatives, such as SNAP to Skills. It is not necessary to include changes made as a result of new Federal rulemaking. MD DHS, in partnership with the Governor’s Office of Children, expanded outreach capacity to service more SNAP customers throughout the state. These programs are in direct alignment with the SNAP E&T program’s mission to end hunger and increase pathways to employment. MD DHS also partnered with MD Department of LABOR to onboard additional partners in underserved/rural areas in Maryland. The collaborations allowed the SNAP E&T program to increase from 31 partners to 46 partners. Highlight any changes from above that the State agency is making to the E&T program based on the prior year’s performance, for instance changes made as a result of E&T outcome and participation data. Based on the participation data from FFY 25, MD DHS has added increased efforts to ensure that participants are completing training, obtaining/maintaining employment, and ensuring that data is being captured in the WORKS System. The programs must offer transportation barrier removal services to ensure that customers are able to get to and from their programs and appointments while attending a SNAP E&T program. The majority of partners also offer Job Retention Services to assist with a smooth transition from program to employment. Regarding data entry and metrics, MD DHS/FIA Office of Training now offers monthly training on the WORKS System for all partners to ensure data is entered correctly and reporting measures are accurate. 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 4/298