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Describe how the State agency is coordinating with TANF/GA programs, services, partners, and/or activities. Describe any TANF/GA special initiatives targeting specific populations and any actions taken to coordinate with these efforts. New Jersey's Work First New Jersey (WFNJ) program is a comprehensive employment initiative tailored for recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and General Assistance (GA). The program offers a variety of Employment and Training (E&T) components that align seamlessly with those provided by the New Jersey SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) program, ensuring consistency and compatibility in service delivery. NJDHS’s DFD and NJDOL continue coordinating efforts as needed in the planning process and resources utilized for the NJ SNAP E&T and WFNJ programs for TANF and GA. Within NJDHS’s DFD is the Office of Program Operations (PrOps), which oversees WFNJ and SNAP. Local Workforce Development Boards (WDBs) play a crucial role in the strategic planning and coordination of both the WFNJ and NJ SNAP E&T programs. This collaborative effort is conducted under the guidance and oversight of the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) and the New Jersey Department of Human Services’ Division of Family Development (NJ DHS’s DFD). Their joint supervision ensures that program objectives are met effectively and resources are utilized efficiently. Furthermore, the state extends its support to New Jersey SNAP work registrants (WRs) within the GA population through targeted initiatives in the NJ SNAP E&T program. By integrating services across these programs, New Jersey aims to provide a unified and robust framework that empowers participants to achieve sustainable employment and economic stability. This strategic alignment not only enhances the efficacy of the programs but also maximizes the impact of available resources, driving positive outcomes for participants across the state. Describe how the State agency is coordinating its SNAP E&T program with any other Federal or State employment program (e.g. HUD, child support, re-entry, refugee services). The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) strategically utilizes a diverse array of programs to enhance the support and opportunities available to SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) clients. By leveraging these resources, NJDOL aims to maximize the benefits for SNAP E&T participants, creating pathways to sustainable employment and career advancement. Key programs that coordinate to support SNAP E&T clients include but are not limited to: · Community Library Grant: Provides adult basic literacy instruction, English Language Acquisition, computer skills, credentials, and GED testing. · Literacy Innovations Initiative: Assists participants with adult, digital and family literacy to increase opportunities for unsubsidized employment and retention. · Jobs Opportunities for Building Success (JOBS): Funds employment and training services for the justice- involved population whose workforce conditions have impeded successful reentry into the workforce and community. · Pathways to Recovery (P2R): Deepens the network of employment supports for those affected by the opioid epidemic. Provides case management, training, supportive services, and job coaching/mentoring to increase employment and retention opportunities. · Senior Community Services Employment Program (SCSEP): The Program is a community service and work-based training program for older workers which provides subsidized, community service-based training for low-income people 55 or older who are unemployed and have poor employment prospects. In New Jersey 80% of program participants are SNAP eligible. · Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC): This program incentivizes employers to hire individuals from targeted groups, including SNAP E&T participants, by offering them a tax credit. This encourages the employment of SNAP E&T clients, facilitating their integration into the workforce. · Federal Bonding Program: This initiative provides employers with a financial guarantee against potential 1/29/26, 9:17 AM State Plan NJ FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-njfy26stateplan//index.html 18/116