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Describe how E&T case managers coordinate with other staff and services. Coordination can involve tracking E&T participation, sharing information that may be relevant to participation in E&T (e.g. information related to good cause or a work exemption), and referral to additional services. QUESTION RESPONSE FIELD How do E&T case managers coordinate with: SNAP eligibility staff State eligibility staff create a referral in eJAS to BFET providers that meet the criteria the client is looking for based on screening questions during the referral process. There is no direct communication between state eligibility workers and BFET providers. If the provider cannot serve the client, they will complete a provider determination in eJAS, back to state workers who will follow up with the client for another referral opportunity, as needed. Once the client is enrolled, State eligibility staff can review client progress in eJAS. How do E&T case managers coordinate with: State E&T staff WA state BFET program managers and consultants do not provide case management to eligible BFET clients. We ensure our contracted BFET provider’s document participant pathway to include case management in eJAS. For clients that are co-enrolled in the Employment Pipeline program and BFET, the state worker will work together with the provider to ensure the client is progressing. How do E&T case managers coordinate with: Other E&T providers Other DSHS programs use the eJAS system, such as TANF, and ORIA programs. We encourage our providers to attend Local Planning Area meetings (LPA’s) or to develop their own area community meetings. LPA’s consist of government and local entities that offer E&T opportunities. How do E&T case managers coordinate with: Community resources State and local E&T staff are encouraged to attend SNAP Outreach and SNAP Education gatherings to foster networking support . How does the State agency ensure E&T participants receive targeted case management services through an efficient administrative process, per 7 CFR 273.7(c)(6)(ii)? All BFET contracts include a statement of work, which reflects case management requirements. In addition, the BFET Provider Handbook indicates case management obligations. Washington also monitors client case notes through monthly random audits and individual provider monitoring of the program once a year to ensure case management practices are implemented. How do your offered case management services support the participant in the E&T program and provide activities and resources that help the participant achieve program goals? • Case Management is an important part of BFET services and required to accompany each component. • Case management involves assessing participants' skills, interests, strengths, and challenges and using this information to develop an individualized plan for addressing barriers, obtaining skills, and gaining employment. • This also includes ongoing assessment, adjustment, and continued barrier removal throughout participation in BFET. 1/29/26, 10:29 AM State Plan WA FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-wafy26stateplan//index.html 34/309