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Resource | Research | Assessing/Improving Operations Considerations for Improving Participant Experiences in the USDA SNAP Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) Programs: Lessons from the SNAP E&T Pilots

Section 4022 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 authorized and funded the SNAP employment and training pilots and the evaluation. The four issue briefs present findings drawn from the evaluation of the 10 pilots. 

12/01/2022
Resource | Federal Register Documents Comment Request: SNAP E&T Program Performance Measurement, Monitoring and Reporting Requirements

This is an extension, without change, of a currently approved collection. USDA requires that state agencies report outcome data for the SNAP E&T programs. In order for FNS to monitor the effectiveness of E&T programs state agencies are required to report outcome data on five separate reporting measures.

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11/18/2022
Resource | Policy Memos SNAP - Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents Percentage Exemption Totals for FY 23 - Not Adjusted for Carryover

FNS has estimated the number of new discretionary exemptions each state has earned for FY 2023. States that operated under a statewide waiver of the ABAWD time limit did not earn any new exemptions.

09/28/2022
Resource | Policy Memos Memorandum on State Tribal Consultation Best Practices

The purpose of this memo is to provide guiding principles that assist state agencies in meeting regulatory requirements. Effective engagement by state agencies with Tribes is essential to meeting the nutrition needs of citizens of Tribal nations.

09/13/2022
Resource | Policy Memos Memorandum on Tribal Consultation Requirements

USDA FNS, Tribes, and SNAP state agencies share goals to improve nutrition and health for American Indians/Alaskan Natives (AI/AN) through nutrition assistance and nutrition education.

09/13/2022
Resource | Research | Assessing/Improving Operations The Use of Supervised Job Search, Job Search Training, and Integrated Job Search in USDA SNAP E&T: Three Case Studies

SNAP state agencies must operate an employment and training (E&T) program for SNAP participants. States most commonly offer the supervised job search or job search training components. To better understand implementation of these components and their effects on participant outcomes, case studies were conducted in three states to examine processes and outcomes of supervised job search, job search training, and integrated job search within a vocational training component.

08/04/2022
Resource | Federal Register Documents Information Collection: SNAP Waivers Under the Food and Nutrition Act

This collection is a revision of a currently approved collection of information relating to a time limit of the receipt of benefits under SNAP for certain able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs) who are not working.

07/29/2022
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Sirviendo carnes y sustitutos de carne en el almuerzo y la cena en el Programa de Alimentos para el Cuidado de Niños y Adultos del USDA

Estas hojas de capacitación se pueden usar para fortalecer el conocimiento, las habilidades y la experiencia de los proveedores y los operadores del Programa de Alimentos para el Cuidado de Niños y Adultos (CACFP, por sus siglas en inglés) para implementar los requisitos del patrón de comidas del CACFP.

07/15/2022
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Offering Water in the USDA CACFP

These worksheets can be used to empower CACFP providers and operators with the knowledge, skills and expertise to implement CACFP meal pattern requirements. 

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07/14/2022
Basic page SNAP E&T Participant

SNAP participants are able to change their lives when they have the opportunity to gain the right skills to move forward to employment and self-sufficiency. Each state operates a SNAP E&T program that can provide SNAP participants with job training, help finding a job, and services to support their success, such as transportation, books, supplies, and child care.

06/23/2022
Page updated: October 14, 2021