Located in:
- Employment and Training Programs Under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Programs Authorized Under Section 6(d)(4) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2015(d)(4)))
- a. General Requirements [27]
The State agency must prepare and submit an Employment and Training (E&T) Plan to its appropriate Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Regional Office. The E&T Plan must be available for public inspection at the State agency headquarters. A State agency may include its plan for the SNAP E&T program in a Combined Plan under WIOA but will require FNS approval prior to implementation and must continue to make a copy of the plan available for public inspection. If a State includes SNAP E&T in a Combined Plan under WIOA, the State agency will detail the following for each year covered by the Combined Plan:
[27] 7 CFR § 273.7(c)(6)
- a. General Requirements [27]
a. 13. The availability, if appropriate, of E&T programs for Indians living on reservations after the State agency has consulted in good faith with appropriate tribal organizations;
Current Narrative:
DHR consulted with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.
The last meeting held on August 2. 2022, we exchanged introductions, and an overview of the SNAP program and benefits of participating in SNAP E&T was discussed with tribal representative. We also discussed the types of income received by tribal members to get a better understanding of potential eligibility for A-RESET. No further engagement took place after this meeting.
State A-RESET staff mailed a letter on May 17. 2023 to the Tribal Chair and the Tribal Member Services Division Director. The letter provided information about the A-RESET program and services offered. The State rec1uested contact from both parties to discuss the program. An email was sent July 3. 2023 to meet virtually or in person to discuss the A-RESET program. A letter was mailed July 7. 2023 to the Chief Government and Public Affairs Officer to discuss A-RESET at a high level and how A-RESET can meet the needs or tribal members.
An email was sent July 14 2023 to The Chief of Government Relations and Public Affairs. He responded on July 14th stating that he was including the Senior Director of Governmental Affairs to determine which Tribal members should participate in a meeting. No meeting has been scheduled as of to date. The State will continue to pursue consultation with the ITO.