Basic Food, Employment and Training (BFET)
The Basic Food, Employment and Training program (BFET) provides access and services to food stamp recipients in Washington state. Services include job search and job search training, education and skills training, and support services to Basic Food recipients not participating in the state’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
The BFET program, offered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), is a source of funds for state and local agencies. States administer the process through a designated BFET administrative agency. The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is the designated agency in Washington. All 34 community and technical colleges participate in the BFET program.
Contacts
Jennifer Dellinger
Policy Associate, Student Services
jdellinger@sbctc.edu
360-704-4339
Sheila Acosta
Program Administrator, Student Services
sacosta@sbctc.edu
360-704-3925
BFET Application Guidelines and Documents
The documents on the BFET grants page provide detailed information about how grant funds can be used, who can apply, the application process and deadlines.
SBCTC is an equal opportunity provider. Visit the USDA site for complete information or to file a complaint.
Related Content
- BFET Grant Information
- BFET Coordinators
- Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD)
- Workforce Education
- Student Services
System Messaging
BFET listserv emails will be transitioning to the Workforce Student Supports Canvas Community on August 1, 2020. Contact Katelynn Orellana to join the Canvas and get involved in conversations with your peers at other colleges. The Workforce Student Supports Canvas Community is also your one-stop shop for program resources!
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Last Modified: 3/23/23, 4:26 PM