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463 (07/2026) Chapter 2:Eligibility • Section 6: Non-financial eligibility Accessing STEP Services To access STEP services, an eligible individual must work with their chosen Provider to: 1. Complete an orientation. 2. Participate in an assessment. 3. Develop a STEP case plan. These steps must be completed before the individual can receive any STEP services, including support services. Once onboarding is complete, the individual is considered connected to the Provider. All STEP Providers must provide case management to participants at least once per month. Reminder: Participation in STEP is voluntary. An individual cannot be disqualified from SNAP for not completing case plan activities. SNAP E&T Service Components SNAP E&T services for both the STEP and ABAWD Programs include service components, which are employment and training activities defined in the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. These activities help participants progress toward economic stability. Examples include resume support, interview preparation, job search techniques, and educational training. Each STEP Provider determines which service components they offer, so availability may differ across Providers. Employment service components include: • Supervised Job Search • Job Search Training • Job Retention • Self-Employment Training • Workfare (ABAWD status only) Educational service components include: • Basic Education/Foundational Skills Instruction • Work Readiness Training • Short Term Training • English Language Acquisition • Integrated Education and Training/Bridge Programs • Career/Technical Education or other Vocational Training Work Experience service components include: • Work Activity • Internship