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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. https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/okdhs/documents/okdhs-pdf-library/child-care- services/Oklahoma%20Child%20Care%20Market%20Rate%20Survey%20Final%20Report%20083124.pdf How is childcare paid for? Direct payment to provider Reimbursement to participants Provider voucher Contract for dependent care Other Explain how else childcare is paid for. DHS Policy 340:40-7-8 (d) 1 outlines the process for providing subsidized childcare benefits for SNAP E&T program-related assigned activities. Here's a more detailed description: DHS Policy 340:40-7-8 (d) 1 Overview: Subsidized childcare benefits may be provided for activities assigned under the SNAP E&T program. Before approving these benefits, the SNAP E&T coordinator follows specific steps to confirm the eligibility of the activity: 1. Activity Confirmation: o The SNAP E&T coordinator verifies that the activity is an approved part of the SNAP E&T program. This ensures that only activities directly related to enhancing employment skills and opportunities are eligible for childcare benefits. 2. Assigned Start Date: o The coordinator confirms the start date assigned to the participant for the approved activity. This information ensures that childcare benefits are aligned with the participant's actual engagement in program- related activities. 3. Scheduled Days and Hours: o The coordinator also verifies the scheduled days and hours of the activity. This includes understanding the regularity and duration of the participant's engagement, which is crucial for determining the appropriate level of childcare support needed. Process for Approval: • Once these details (activity confirmation, start date, scheduled days and hours) are confirmed with the contracted service provider, the SNAP E&T coordinator proceeds with the approval of subsidized childcare benefits. • This process ensures that childcare benefits are allocated appropriately, supporting participants in their engagement with SNAP E&T program activities while addressing their childcare needs effectively. 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? 1/29/26, 9:31 AM State Plan OK FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-okfy26stateplan//index.html 48/156