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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. Payments are determined by Maine's Childcare Affordability program: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ocfs/support-for-families/child-care/paying- for-child-care. 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? In some cases childcare payments are made to unlicensed childcare providers such as non-household family or friends, ie, when childcare is not available or the child is temporarily not able to attend school or go to a licensed childcare center. How does the State agency ensure that the participant has the necessary participant reimbursements to begin participation in the E&T program? The OFI team works with the Provider and other collaborating programs to coordinate services. 1/29/26, 8:19 AM State Plan ME FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-mefy26stateplan//index.html 28/68