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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 The majority of the coordination between the E&T case managers and the SNAP eligibility staff involve determining if applications have been approved or denied. DFS eligibility staff discuss voluntary E&T programs with clients during eligibility determinations and submit referrals to E&T Providers via a google form. DFS eligibility staff do not have ongoing monthly communications with E&T participants outside of their SNAP/TANF eligibility determinations. How do E&T case managers coordinate with: State E&T staff E&T providers are in regular communication with State E&T staff to report E&T participation, outcomes, and share information regarding the E&T Program. The SNAP Program Manager tracks participants' SNAP involvement monthly through a shared Google sheet document. How do E&T case managers coordinate with: Other E&T providers E&T providers do not coordinate with each other, but are aware of each others E&T Programs. CLIMB serves single mothers, DADS serves fathers, and ESGW will serve Sheridan and Park Counties. All E&T providers communicate directly with DFS. How do E&T case managers coordinate with: Community resources CLIMB’s expertise in rural poverty alleviation and 2-Generation impact includes connecting single mothers to community partners and networks across the State of Wyoming. These collaborators are a cornerstone of the CLIMB model and play a critical role in the success of participants. To provide increased recruitment success, CLIMB collaborates with DFS, Department of Workforce Services (DWS), and other local entities serving a similar population. CLIMB continues to prioritize not duplicating services in the community and instead partners with dozens of individuals, agencies, and organizations to help candidates, participants, and graduates address barriers to success. CLIMB has established strong relationships with parenting instructors, life skills speakers, and industry specific trainers throughout the state. CLIMB also refers participants to outside agencies for additional long-term mental health support or community support (i.e., substance abuse services) as needed. DADS program co-enrolls participants in other DWS Programs, such as TANF, Wagner Peyser, Vocational Rehabilitation, WIN, and WIOA. DADS participants are also provided with nationally recognized life skills training on topics such as co-parenting, healthy relationships, financial literacy, credit recovery, job seeking skills and techniques, employment retention, resource development, problem solving, and more. ESGW Staff will assist participants in accessing local supports such as food, housing, transportation, and mental health services. In addition to direct referrals, they will actively build partnerships with employers, community colleges, and nonprofit organizations to strengthen available resources and support long-term employment outcomes within the SNAP E&T model. 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)? 1/29/26, 10:32 AM State Plan WY FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-wyfy26stateplan//index.html 29/110