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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 FSD eligibility staff make referrals and case note those referrals in FAMIS. SkillUP providers verify SNAP eligibility through the “DCN Verification Form” for participants who seek services, but the referral has not been received in MoJobs. FSD eligibility staff process this request. FSD eligibility staff also receive and process the FS-5 form submitted by SkillUP providers, which indicates information and changes including: employment obtained, ABAWD hours, and other status changes. How do E&T case managers coordinate with: State E&T staff OWCI staff receive referrals and send the referrals to the appropriate SkillUP provider. OWCI staff are ‘assigned’ to each provider to answer programmatic and client specific questions. OWCI staff host monthly calls to provide program updates, share best practices, discuss overall budget processes, and share success stories. OWCI staff receive and review budget and budget narratives, process invoices, programmatically monitor providers, ensure providers are following their CAP, if required, train and retrain provider staff, and attend/present at various partner events, conferences, and other state agencies. OWCI created a Provider Portal (web page) dedicated to SkillUP information and resources: https://dss.mo.gov/employment-training- provider-portal/ How do E&T case managers coordinate with: Other E&T providers SkillUP providers coordinate to provide client-specific services. They connections with community resources and refer participants to these services or have these services on site. SkillUP providers attend the monthly OWCI call and created their own regional ongoing meetings to ensure blending and braiding of resources. How do E&T case managers coordinate with: Community resources Depending on the SkillUP provider, they may offer energy assistance, training programs for non-SNAP clients, financial resources, or other community resources. OWCI has a Community Engagement Team to ensure providers and other agencies have information on programs that may be needed for SNAP participants. This includes domestic violence and pregnancy resources, Community Partnership programs, and Community Action Agency programs. 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)? Case management services are provided based on assessment and Employability Plan that is customized for each participant. Monitoring of providers ensure SkillUP participants receive targeted case management services. How do your offered case management services support the participant in the E&T program and provide activities and resources that help the participant achieve program goals? SkillUP case management services help participants achieve their goals by providing individualized support, connecting them with necessary resources, and monitoring their progress. 1/29/26, 8:18 AM State Plan MO FY26 - Amendment 1 https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-mofy26stateplan//index.html 34/226