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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. For participants with child care as a barrier, a TDHS child care referral is sent once the participant has a start date for the component. SNAP E&T case managers share the approved child care listing for them to select a desired provider to expedite the approval process. 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? Participants can choose any licensed child care provider that accepts child care payment assistance from TDHS. How does the State agency ensure that the participant has the necessary participant reimbursements to begin participation in the E&T program? Each SNAP E&T participant completes an intake assessment and an individual training plan is developed. The SNAP E&T case manager obtains a listing from the training provider on what costs are required for successful participation. The SNAP E&T Case manager then identifies what costs are not met by another funding stream and creates a funding approval packet. Once funding has been approved by TDLWD, a voucher is created and provided to the training provider for promise of payment. Transportation needs are also discussed at the time of intake and a gas card or bus ticket can be provided to be able to successfully attend the first day. 1/29/26, 10:22 AM State Plan TN FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-tnfy26stateplan//index.html 43/108