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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? South Carolina has numerous approved ABC child care programs statewide. Participants have a variety of choices of child care facilities throughout the state. Currently, there is no wait list for SNAP E&T participants to receive childcare in South Carolina. There is no rate associated with the childcare provided through the E&T program. These slots are provided free of charge to the E&T program. How does the State agency ensure that the participant has the necessary participant reimbursements to begin participation in the E&T program? This has been achieved through built-in reimbursement policies and procedures, to include defined reimbursement limits. These policies and procedures ensure all participants have access to the same participant reimbursements. During orientation, E&T Coordinators assess needs upfront and initiate reimbursement for these needed supports. E&T Coordinators will also collaborate with providers who can provide necessary supports in advance and get reimbursed later, ensuring participants do not encounter any delays. 1/29/26, 9:36 AM State Plan SC FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-scfy26stateplan//index.html 43/125