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Barrier Mitigation Strategies: The plan identifies specific activities and resources needed to overcome the barriers identified during the intake process. Clearly Defined Action Items: The ISP details a shared set of responsibilities, with clear action items for both the participant and the case manager, fostering a partnership in the journey toward self-sufficiency. Progress Monitoring: Ensuring Accountability and Providing Support To ensure participants remain on track and receive timely support, they implement a robust progress monitoring system. This includes: Quick Weekly Check-ins: These brief interactions allow for real-time adjustments and provide a consistent touch point for support and encouragement. In-depth Monthly Meetings: These more comprehensive reviews focus on the participant's progress toward their goals, addressing any emerging needs or challenges and celebrating milestones. Coordination with Service Providers: A Network of Support They recognize that achieving program goals often requires a collaborative effort. The case managers are dedicated to coordinating with a wide range of service providers to ensure participants have access to all necessary resources. This includes: Referrals to Key Partners: They facilitate connections to programs such as the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Vocational Rehabilitation, and Veterans Services to leverage specialized employment and training resources. Community Resource Navigation: They provide referrals to essential community resources, including food banks, clothing providers, and housing assistance, to address immediate needs that could otherwise hinder program participation. Active Collaboration: They maintain strong relationships with community partners through regular meetings and communications, ensuring a seamless and integrated support system for the participants. Through this multi-faceted case management approach, they provide a supportive and structured environment that empowers E&T participants to overcome barriers, develop new skills, and ultimately achieve their employment and self-sufficiency goals. How does the SNAP State agency ensure the case management services offered do not act as an impediment to successful participation in E&T? Each E&T Provider submits a statement of work which is carefully reviewed before we enter into a formal contract with them. This review includes ensuring case management services do not imped successful participation in E&T. The State agency ensures that these services facilitate, rather than impede, successful participation in the E&T program through a proactive, individualized, and supportive framework. Below is a breakdown of how our three providers address potential barriers: Preventing Mismatched Goals and Services The Comprehensive Intake and Employability Assessments are the first line of defense against creating impediments. By investing time upfront to conduct a "360-degree view of the participant," they mitigate the risk of assigning individuals to training or activities that are a poor fit for their skills, interests, or circumstances. A one-size-fits-all approach is a common pitfall that leads to disengagement and failure. The tailored approach ensures that the participant's journey begins with a strong, relevant foundation, fostering 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 31/110