Narrative: c.

DTA operates a self-directed (comparable) workfare program that is not supported by E&T funds.  A SNAP recipient who is subject to the ABAWD rules may elect to meet the work requirement by volunteering at a non-profit, public, or quasi-public organization for a number of hours equal to the ABAWDs portion of the household’s monthly SNAP grant divided by Massachusetts’ minimum wage.  Clients are encouraged to contact Central Office SNAP Path to Work staff prior to starting volunteer work to confirm that the selected organization qualifies as a workfare site.  One way that a client may elect to show proof of compliance with the ABAWD Work Program Requirement is by submitting verification of completed volunteer hours.  Volunteer work that is completed without prior approval must be validated before ABAWD Work Program compliance is recorded.

DTA has established relationships with nearly 100 non-profit, public, or quasi-public organizations that have agreed to host ABAWD volunteers.  Those seeking volunteer opportunities may locate potential organizations via snappathtowork.org, contact Central Office SNAP Path to Work staff via the SNAP Path to Work Line for assistance. Workfare placements recommendations are made based on the client’s location, language, experience, transportation needs, and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) status.