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To date, OK SNAP Works has not encountered situations where participants were unable to participate due to dependent care agencies being at capacity or maintaining waitlists. If this issue does arise, OK SNAP Works will work closely with both the participant and the provider to identify an alternative care facility or determine whether the provider can make accommodations to support the participant’s engagement in the program. The State agency remains committed to removing barriers and ensuring that lack of dependent care does not prevent participation in E&T services. 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 that participants have the necessary reimbursements to begin participation in the SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) program through a proactive, participant-centered process. Upon referral and prior to beginning any assigned component, the E&T provider conducts an initial assessment to identify potential barriers to participation, including the need for transportation, work-related attire, tools, or other allowable supportive services. Based on this assessment, the provider coordinates with the participant to issue necessary reimbursements or supportive services in advance, ensuring that financial barriers do not prevent engagement. The State agency monitors provider practices through regular reporting, invoice reviews, and monitoring visits to ensure timely and appropriate issuance of reimbursements. Additionally, policies and procedures are in place to guide the timely provision of support, and providers are trained to anticipate and address participant needs prior to program start. 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 49/156