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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. Washington state currently collaborates with the three WDC providers with subcontractors. In 2022, the Legislature appropriated state funds for Economic Security for All (EcSA) in proviso, expanding its capacity to deliver comprehensive and coordinated services to the 26% of Washingtonians who live in poverty. EcSA is a poverty reduction model that coordinates existing programs to increase their collective ability to support low-income Washingtonians in their pursuit of equity, dignity and sustained self-sufficiency. A combination of intensive program navigation, local innovation and flexible support fills gaps and meets needs within existing programs and regulations. At the local level, EcSA is run by partnerships of community service providers, includes the voices of those who have experienced poverty, and is convened and coordinated by Local Workforce Development Boards (LWDBs). EcSA takes an innovative approach to equitably reduce poverty, focusing on historically marginalized populations and people with multiple obstacles to self-sufficiency. The EcSA program became a permanent grant program through legislation passed in March 2024. The new legislation identifies and removes barriers included in the original provisos and specifies additional mandates and partnerships for FY25 funding and beyond. Employment Security will operationalize the new elements in collaboration with specified partners. BFET currently has three WDC BFET providers for FFY25 and is adding three more WDC’s as BFET providers for FFY26. Seattle King WDC, located in downtown Seattle, offers services throughout the King County region. Seattle King WDC covers a diverse population: individuals who are low income, young adults, justice involved individuals, veterans, individuals in substance use recovery, and immigrants. Seattle King WDC assist clients in providing financial support for training, clothing, and other essential work needs. All clients receive a full range of case management and employment services such as but not limited to life skills training, career planning, job search and job retention services. Southwest Washington WDC, located in the Pacific Cascade region, offers services in Clark, Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties. Southwest WDC offers EcSA or Thrive supports a long-term, systemic approach to helping the individuals living in economically marginalized areas of SW Washington move out of poverty. Thrive partners collaborate to serve the communities with the highest rates of unemployment and economic marginalization with training and support services to gain employment at 200% above the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). Thrive Subrecipients work collaboratively with community partners to recruit and enroll eligible participants between the ages of 18-64 with household income below 200% FPL living in SW Washington. Thrive holistically helps people to fully engage in a successful training and/or job search that leads to higher wages employment that led to Self-Sufficiency. Spokane Area WDC serves all of Spokane County. BFET services are provided by subcontractors at the Next Generation Zone including Career Path Services, Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest, and North-East Washington Education Services District 101 (NEWESD101). Young adults disconnected from school and the workforce can access High School Equivalency classes and testing, career guidance, and employment experiences. In addition, the 21st Century Skills Academy, provides an 8-day course that provides, teaches life skills and job search training, including assessments, financial literacy, interviewing, résumé writing, and other essential skills for young adults as they enter the workforce. New Providers Snohomish WDC Workforce Snohomish (WFS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with over 20 years of experience leading innovative, community-centered workforce development in Snohomish County. Founded in 2000, WFS is dedicated to transforming lives, building thriving communities, and fostering economic stability by creating inclusive pathways out of poverty and into meaningful, family-supporting careers. WFS provides job seekers with comprehensive, end-to-end support through an integrated ecosystem of services that 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 6/309