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months of SNAP benefits in a 36-month period (SNAP 800). The eligibility staff member will inform every ABAWD of the SNAP time limited benefits provision. NOTE: SNAP recipients with work registration exemptions (other than receiving TANF cash) who request a referral to SNAP E&T may receive one. SNAP E&T will determine what services, if any, are appropriate for the individual. Referrals to other agencies may be made by SNAP E&T. SCREENING Eligibility Workers will actively screen participants based on the following criteria for the participant to receive a referral:

· SNAP recipients that reside in counties with a SNAP E&T program. · Ready and able to work. · Unemployed or underemployed · Needs to enhance soft skills to secure unsubsidized employment. · Interested in participating in SNAP E&T. · Could use support to obtain employment. · Have a business idea and need in their community. · Need work experience. · Has not completed high school/HiSET. · Need vocational training (CDL, CNA, CMA, computer, phlebotomy, etc.…) · Apprenticeship (Electrician, HVAC, Plumbing, etc...)

****PLEASE REFER TO THE “SNAP EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING REFERRAL” BUSINESS PROCESS IN THE PAUG****

REFERRALS SNAP participants that have a new application that has not yet been approved are not eligible to be referred to or participate in SNAP Employment and Training. However, Eligibility Workers need to inform SNAP applicants of the SNAP E&T program and participant reimbursement. Once approved for ongoing SNAP benefits, participants may be referred to the SNAP E&T program. Expedited participants should not be referred until ongoing benefits have been authorized. SNAP participants that have closed or denied cases are not eligible to participate in the SNAP Employment and Training Program. The eligibility staff member will send the referral using the SNAP E&T referral Business Process. Other referrals may be placed on a waiting list if SNAP E&T reaches maximum