Taking Assistance to the Next Level: the Essentials of SNAP E&T

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The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona Ssmolowitz@communityfoodbank.org

520-622-0525 x7232

Agenda •My Story and What I’m Doing

Now•What is SNAP E&T?

• How Does SNAP E&T Work? •What are Common SNAP E&T

Challenges? • Getting Started and Overcoming Barriers

My SNA E&T Experiences

What Is SNAP E&T? • SNAP E&T Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and

Training• Moves eligible individuals from a

position of receiving assistance into a full-time, fully compensated job

How Does SNAP E&T Work?1. An individual is actively

receiving SNAP benefits is “coded” for eligibility

2. Select “coded” files are sent to the computer for further

review, where they are selected at random for SNA

E&T

How Does SNA E&T Work?3. Chosen clients are notified in

writing that they have been selected, along with an

appointment date and time for an intake appointment

4. Clients come in for their appointment, and a case history is

taken. The results of the case history form a work plan

Common SNA E&T Challenges

1. The Human Factor, from administration, institution and

client points of view

2. Standard Barriers

Overcoming SNA E&T Barriers

1. Start a Dialogue, especially with your state

administrating agency

2. Use your coalition to brainstorm solutions to

common challenges

3. Work with an eye toward infrastructure improvements

Getting Started in SNA E&T

• Open up a dialogue with your local office

• Talk with staff about what currently exists

• Bridge between local unemployment assistance

and SNA

Questions?!

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Sarah SmolowitzSSmolowitz@communityfoodbank.org

520-622-0525 x7232