This policy memo provides guidance on implementing subsidized wages in work-based learned activities in SNAP E&T.
This video is a recording of the State Agency Major Change webinar presented on Nov. 3, 2021.
This template is to be used by state agencies administering SNAP to notify FNS of major changes in state agency operations of SNAP as required in 7 CFR 272.15.
This memo rescinds the "innovative component" requirements of the Sept. 13, 2018, "Innovation and Evaluation in SNAP Demonstration Projects" memo.
This guide consolidates and underscores FNS policy concerning waivers of the ABAWD time limit and replaces its predecessor, FNS' December 2016 Guide to Supporting Requests to Waive the Time Limit for Able-Bodied Adults without Dependents (ABAWD). FNS advises state agencies to use this guide to understand, obtain, and prepare evidence that successfully supports an ABAWD time limit waiver request based on relevant sections of the Act; federal regulations; and historical SNAP policy.
Section 4022 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 authorized and funded the SNAP employment and training (E&T) pilots and the evaluation. The interim summary report presents short-term findings drawn from the 10 pilot-specific interim evaluation reports. The pilot-specific interim reports and issue briefs on early implementation lessons are also available.
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 provided support for American families, state governments, and communities to rebuild lives and respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency. This letter discusses important opportunities to support low-income families by advising them of the Child Tax Credit.
FNS has received additional questions from state agencies and other stakeholders, and has responded with a second Question and Answer policy clarification memorandum.
This report presents information on direct certification with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for free school meals for SY 2017-2018 and SY 2018-2019.
This report examines the reinstatement of time limits on SNAP participation for able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs) following the Great Recession. This report focuses on how reinstatement of time limits impacted ABAWD employment, annual wages, and program participation. Methods include descriptive and regressive analysis of administrative data, analysis of linked SNAP-Unemployment Insurance data, sensitivity analysis of key findings, and interviews with regional SNAP directors.