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SUMMARY OF PROGRAM Provide the vision and mission of the State E&T program. In addition, describe how your State agency's E&T program meets the purpose of E&T which is to: Increase the ability of SNAP participants to obtain regular employment Meet State or local workforce needs Wyoming Department of Family Services (DFS) SNAP Employment & Training (E&T) Program Vision: Keep families safe at home by increasing their economic stability through regular employment for SNAP participants, reducing financial hardship and household instability. Give families opportunities for success by equipping SNAP participants with education, training, job search assistance, and supportive services to secure employment and advance their careers, fostering economic mobility. Support the people who support the families by investing in experienced partners like Climb Wyoming (CLIMB), DADS Making a Difference (DADS) and Easterseals -Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountain, Inc. (ESGW) to deliver effective employment and training services to SNAP families. Mission: To increase the ability of SNAP participants to obtain regular employment and meet State or local workforce needs through targeted programs and partnerships. Alignment with E&T Program Purposes: Increase the ability of SNAP participants to obtain regular employment: The Wyoming DFS SNAP E&T program directly addresses this purpose by providing participants with the necessary skills, training, and support to secure and maintain regular employment. Partnerships with organizations like CLIMB, DADS and ESGW offer specialized assistance to diverse participant populations, enhancing their employability. Meet State or local workforce needs: By focusing on employment outcomes, the E&T program contributes to meeting the workforce needs of Wyoming. As SNAP participants gain skills and secure jobs, they contribute to the local economy and potentially fill in-demand positions. The program's focus on providing pathways to economic mobility aligns with the broader goal of a thriving workforce within the state. Is the State’s E&T program administered at the State or county level? State County Provide the web addresses (URLs) of State E&T policy resources used such as handbooks and State administrative code, if available. Enter a single URL per row. URL Resource Type Link to resource Policy Manual, section 710, 711, 712 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 3/110