To be considered eligible for SNAP assistance, you must meet the following basic requirements:

• U.S. citizen or legal alien
• Work requirements (unemployed adults, ages 18 TO 50)
• Meet income standard(s) shown on Appendix C-3
• Social Security Number for all members included in food benefit household.

The preferred application method is to apply online at www.OKDHSLIVE.ORG. However, you may submit a completed form 08MP001E (Request for Benefits) to your Local DHS Human Services Center.
If you are unable to access the form online, they are available at your local office.

OK SNAP Works is Oklahoma’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment and Training Program and a partnership between Oklahoma Human Services and community agencies to provide you with employment and training services.

Individuals who receive SNAP benefits, are looking for a job, and do not receive cash assistance (TANF) may be eligible to participate in free job training.  The OK SNAP Works program is currently offered in Oklahoma, McIntosh, and Tulsa Counties at this time, but individuals in the surrounding counties can participate if it does not create a barrier for them or the partner.

Please contact your SNAP Eligibility worker to sign up for OK SNAP Works and you can:

• Learn new job skills in a professional, technical or vocational program
• Improve your English, reading, writing and math skills in Adult Basic Education.
• Write an effective resume
• Improve your interview skills
• Start a Career

Participants may qualify for additional assistance to assist while they gain these skills:

• Child care services
• Transportation assistance
• Books and supplies related to the training courses
• Work/Interview/Training clothing

We understand that the job market is tough and everyone can use assistance in finding a job. OK SNAP Works can connect you to some of our partners to help you develop new skills and/or receive training, at no cost to you.

If you are interested and want more information please contact us at oksnapworks@okdhs.org

*You should be able to click our Partner’s name and be taken to their direct link for more information.

Oklahoma County Partners

• Work Ready Oklahoma delivers integrated services to help Oklahomans rapidly regain employment, mitigate their risk of future job loss, and advance along career pathways.
• Goodwill of Central Oklahoma helps people overcome challenges to employment by offering a variety of programs that get participants career ready. From short-term digital skills development, to the Goodwill Career Pathways Institute for accredited certifications, Goodwill offers several locations to assist clients.

Tulsa County Partners

• Goodwill TulsaWORKS Career Academy helps participants move upward by providing engaging career training programs, continuing education seminars and certifications in demand-driven career fields.
• Tulsa Community Work Advance’s innovative approach works to understand employer’s skill gap needs and connect individuals to free technical training, full-time job placement and career advancement coaching.

McIntosh County and Surrounding Counties Partner

• Work Ready Oklahoma delivers integrated services to help Oklahomans rapidly regain employment, mitigate their risk of future job loss, and advance along career pathways.

Specialty Providers that Offer Services to Individuals Already in their Program

• Women in Recovery (WIR) is an intensive outpatient alternative for eligible women facing long prison sentences for non-violent drug-related offenses.
• Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) offers individuals just coming home from prison the ongoing support necessary to build career capital and financial stability. We believe that everyone, regardless of their past, deserves the chance to work toward a stronger future for themselves, their families, and their communities.
• Homeless Alliance offers assistance to Oklahomans most in need.  Homeless Alliance has several employment and training programs tailored to people transitioning out of homelessness. Programs include immediate day labor to long-term vocational training at OSU-OKC.
• Remerge serves mothers of minor children who are facing non-violent felony charges in Oklahoma County. ReMerge is a four phase program that first acts to stabilize moms and build a foundation for recovery, and provides practical skills needed to rebuild their lives and their families.