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Coordination with the workforce development system consists of efforts to partner with workforce providers to directly serve SNAP E&T participants or to align the flow or types of services offered across programs. Describe any special State initiatives (i.e. Governor-initiated or through State legislation) that include SNAP E&T. Describe any efforts taken by the State agency to coordinate these programs, services, partners, and/or activities with the State's E&T program. SNAP E&T participates in several meetings which include the state GWB and other state workforce stakeholders. Monthly and quarterly meetings include the Workforce Alliance Group, United Way Funders Collaborative, WIOA work group. During these meeting targets, trends, and plans from the workforce boards are discussed. SNAP E&T uses these meetings to inform and design future programming as well as determine providers to target for onboarding. Describe the extent to which the State agency is carrying out SNAP E&T programs in coordination with title I programs under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). RI regularly reviews WIOA training for cross-offerings within the program. We work with CBO provider partners to review WIOA programs, identifying gaps in funding where E&T reimbursements might be a means to cover costs. 9 of the 20 providers are WIOA providers. There is regular discussion regarding support of WIOA participants who are on SNAP for items not covered in WIOA costs. Is SNAP E&T included as a partner in the State's WIOA Combined Plan? Yes No 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. Eligibility reporting to Providers includes RIW status to help with transition to SNAP E&T supports if a participant's RIW services end. DHS and LISC do regular TA with Providers to discuss their RIW population and policies related to crossing over to E&T. 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). Re-entry and refugee populations continue to be a focus. State Refugee Services Coordinator and E&T hold meetings as needed to review services and work to provide less barriered services. E&T has been working with the two largest refugee organizations in the State. The re-entry population will be a focus for the E&T program. We currently have one provider focusing on this group. We are planning to work with existing providers who are developing focused programs for individuals who are homeless and previously justice involved. Assistant Administrator will be working to gain access to state agencies providing programs for these individuals. 1/29/26, 9:35 AM State Plan RI FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-rify26stateplan//index.html 6/89