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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Good morning,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Thank you for your interest in SNAP and food programming with Oregon Department of Humans Services. You will notice that this email is coming through our Listserv. If you need to contact me, you will need
to email me directly as this Listserv is for outgoing emails only. You can update your subscription preferences here and share this link with anyone who would like to join this list
</span><a href="https://omls.oregon.gov/mailman/listinfo/foodprogrampartners"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">https://omls.oregon.gov/mailman/listinfo/foodprogrampartners</span></a>.<span style="font-size:14.0pt"> You may also refer interested people to me
directly </span><a href="mailto:MICHELLE.MAYERS@odhs.oregon.gov"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">MICHELLE.MAYERS@odhs.oregon.gov</span></a><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Our June 22<sup>nd</sup> meeting was recorded and is available
</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amXpkXP7eYo"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">here</span></a><span style="font-size:14.0pt">. Please consider subscribing to the
</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ORGovDHS/videos"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">ODHS YouTube Channel</span></a><span style="font-size:14.0pt"> to view other videos.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Here are the supporting links/documents for the 06/22/23 ODHS SNAP Partner Meeting:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">SNAP Partner Minutes 06.22.23<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">SNAP Partner_6.22.23 (presentation slides)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">SNAP Partner breakout notes 06.22.23<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><a href="https://worksourceoregon.org/step"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">SNAP Training and Employment Programs</span></a><span style="font-size:14.0pt">
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/dhs/ASSISTANCE/FOOD-BENEFITS/Pages/snap-time-limits.aspx"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">SNAP Time limits</span></a><span style="font-size:14.0pt">
information for community Partners <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/dhs/ASSISTANCE/FOOD-BENEFITS/Pages/Replacement%20-Benefits.aspx"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">SNAP Replacement Benefits</span></a><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/dhs/assistance/food-benefits/pages/replacement%20-benefits.aspx#:~:text=SNAP%20Skimming%20Replace%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8Bment%20Benefits%20Information%20Sheet"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">SNAP
Skimming Replacement Benefits Information Sheet</span></a><span style="font-size:14.0pt"> (available in multiple languages)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Pandemic EBT
</span><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/dhs/ASSISTANCE/FOOD-BENEFITS/Pages/P-EBT.aspx"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">(P-EBT)</span></a><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Additional links and updates you may find helpful in supporting Oregonians:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6"><a href="http://needfood.oregon.gov/"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Needfood.oregon.gov</span></a><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Find your
</span><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/dhs/Offices/Pages/index.aspx"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">local office</span></a><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">System of Care Advisory Council Invite you to the
<b>System of Care- Speak Out! </b><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">We invite you to attend the ADA 33<sup>rd</sup> Anniversary Lunch and Learn Webinar Series
<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Important messaging for families:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt"><span class="contentpasted0"><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;color:black">TANF clothing allowance letter sent in error </span></b></span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt"><span class="contentpasted0"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">As you may know, the TANF program clothing allowance helps families purchase seasonally appropriate clothing for their children. The clothing
allowance program began in September 2022, with an ongoing cycle of payments released in August, November and May. </span></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt"><span class="contentpasted0"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">ODHS mistakenly notified 19,896 TANF families that they would receive a clothing allowance payment in June</span></b></span><span class="contentpasted0"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">.
These families had already received their notice and clothing allowance in May. </span></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt"><span class="contentpasted0"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">This was a notice error only. No additional payments were made to families who received an incorrect notice. </span></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;border:none;padding:0in"><span class="contentpasted0"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">We know this error may have caused harm for families who were led to believe they would receive additional funds.
Families likely made decisions about their finances based on the mistaken letter that could cause them financial hardship. The department is developing trauma informed direct communication for families. </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;border:none;padding:0in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">We look forward to meeting with you again on July 27<sup>th</sup>,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;color:black">Michelle L. Mayers
</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">(Misha, She/her)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Community Engagement Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">OREGON DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Self-Sufficiency Programs
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Cell: 541.220.7451<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color:#3B3838;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">Please take note of my email change, effective: 2/7/23<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">Email:
</span><a href="mailto:michelle.mayers@odhs.oregon.gov"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">michelle.mayers@odhs.oregon.gov</span></a><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#404040"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#404040">CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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