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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? Client will be given the following options: • proceed with the E&T voluntary participation and provide community dependent care resources for the E&T participant to follow up on; • be assigned to an E&T activity that does not require dependent care such as virtual trainings, and/or supervised job search; or • dependent care options in other counties along with case management where a neighboring county is accessible. How does the State agency ensure that the participant has the necessary participant reimbursements to begin participation in the E&T program? The State agency ensures participants have the necessary reimbursements to begin participation in E&T by providing upfront access to allowable support services (such as transportation and childcare). Reimbursement policies are clearly communicated during orientation and case management, and providers are required to issue or arrange these supports before or at the time the participant engages in a countable component activity. 1/29/26, 8:17 AM State Plan NC FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-ncfy26stateplan//index.html 43/218