Purpose:

This section provides rules and instructions for Basic Food work requirements and the Basic Food Employment and Training Program (BFE&T). BFE&T services are voluntary and apply to non-TANF clients receiving federal SNAP Benefits. Work Requirements for nonexempt ABAWDs are not voluntary.

A. BASIC FOOD WORK REQUIREMENTS - Work Registration WAC 388-444-0005 Am I required to work or look for work in order to be eligible for Basic Food? B. BASIC FOOD WORK REGISTRATION EXEMPTIONS WAC 388-444-0010 Who is exempt from work registration while receiving Basic Food? C. BASIC FOOD EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (BFET) WAC 388-444-0015 How can the Basic Food Employment and Training (BFET) program help me find work? D. BFET PAYMENTS FOR RELATED EXPENSES WAC 388-444-0025 What expenses will the department pay to help me participate in BFET? E. ABAWDs - Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents WAC 388-444-0030 Do I have to work to be eligible for Basic Food benefits if I am an able-bodied adult without dependents (ABAWD)? WAC 388-444-0035 Who is exempt from ABAWD work requirements? WAC 388-444-0040 Can I volunteer for an unpaid work program in order to meet the work requirements under WAC 388-444-0030 ? WAC 388-444-0045 How does an ABAWD regain eligibility for Basic Food after being closed for the three-month limit? F. BASIC FOOD WORK REQUIREMENTS - GOOD CAUSE WAC 388-444-0050 What is good cause for failing to meet Basic Food work requirements? G. BASIC FOOD WORK REQUIREMENTS - DISQUALIFICATION WAC 388-444-0055 What are the penalties if I refuse or fail to meet Basic Food work requirements? H. BASIC FOOD WORK REQUIREMENTS - UNSUITABLE EMPLOYMENT AND QUITTING A JOB WAC 388-444-0060 What is unsuitable employment for Basic Food work requirements? WAC 388-444-0065 Am I eligible for Basic Food if I quit my job or reduce my work effort? WAC 388-444-0070 What is good cause for quitting my job or reducing my work effort? WAC 388-444-0075 What are the penalties if I quit my job or reduce my work effort without good cause? I. Current Partners - BFET Partner Colleges and Agencies