UPM 2515.35 - Minor Parents

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF INCOME MAINTENANCEPRIVATE UNIFORM POLICY MANUAL ______________________________________________________________________________ Date: 10-1-92 Transmittal: UP-92-32 2515.35 ______________________________________________________________________________ Section: Type: Categorical Eligibility Requirements POLICY ______________________________________________________________________________ Chapter: Program: Living With Specified Relative AFDC _______________________________________________________________ Subject: Minor Parents ______________________________________________________________________________

2515.35 A. General Requirement

To be eligible for AFDC, a minor parent must live in the home of a parent or in another appropriate living arrangement, as described in this subject.

B. Minor Parent

For the purposes of this subject, the term minor parent means those who:

1. are less than 18 years old; and

2. have never been married; and

3. have a dependent child or are pregnant.

C. Basic Provisions

1. This requirement applies to the following individuals:

a. a minor parent and his or her dependent child who live together in the same household; and

b. a minor pregnant woman who is otherwise eligible to receive AFDC separately from her parents and siblings, except for this requirement.

2. For the purpose of this provision, appropriate living arrangements are limited to the following:

a. the home of a natural or adoptive parent;

b. the home of a stepparent;

c. the home of a legal guardian;

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF INCOME MAINTENANCE UNIFORM POLICY MANUAL ______________________________________________________________________________ Date: 10-1-92 Transmittal: UP-92-32 2515.35 page 2 ______________________________________________________________________________ Section: Type: Categorical Eligibility Requirements POLICY ______________________________________________________________________________ Chapter: Program: Living With Specified Relative AFDC _______________________________________________________________ Subject: Minor Parents ______________________________________________________________________________

2515.35 C. 2. Basic Provisions (continued)

d. the home of a relative of the minor parent, or of the dependent child, who

(1) is eighteen years of age or older; and

(2) is within a specified degree of relationship as described elsewhere in this section (Cross Reference: 2515);

e. an adult-supervised supportive living arrangement.

3. An adult-supervised supportive living arrangement is a private family setting or other living arrangement, not including public institutions, that:

a. is approved by the Department; and

b. is maintained as a family setting as evidenced by

(1) the assumption of responsibility for the care and control of the minor parent; or

(2) the provision of supportive services, such as counseling, guidance or supervision.

4. Adult-supervised supportive living arrangements include, but are not limited to:

a. foster homes;

b. maternity homes;

c. private families.

5. The relative or legal guardian's residence must be maintained as a home for the minor parent and dependent child, as follows:

a. he or she is willing and able to assume responsibility for the care and control of the minor parent; and

b. he or she is willing and able to exercise control and supervision of the minor parent.

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF INCOME MAINTENANCE UNIFORM POLICY MANUAL ______________________________________________________________________________ Date: 10-1-92 Transmittal: UP-92-32 2515.35 page 3 ______________________________________________________________________________ Section: Type: Categorical Eligibility Requirements POLICY ______________________________________________________________________________ Chapter: Program: Living With Specified Relative AFDC _______________________________________________________________ Subject: Minor Parents ______________________________________________________________________________

2515.35 D. Exemptions From the General Requirement

A minor parent is exempt from the requirement described in A. when any of the following conditions applies:

1. there is no living parent or legal guardian; or

2. the whereabouts of the parent or legal guardian are not known; or

3. the parent or legal guardian will not allow the minor parent and/or the dependent child to live in his or her home; or

4. the minor parent has lived apart from the parent or legal guardian for at least one year prior to:

a. the birth of the minor parent's dependent child; or

b. the date the minor parent applies for AFDC; or

c. October 1, 1992; or

5. the minor parent has been emancipated by court involvement; or

6. the supervising adult will not assume responsibility for the care and control of the minor parent; or

7. the supervising adult cannot exercise control and supervision over the minor parent; or

8. the supervising adult would violate the terms of a lease if the minor parent moved into his or her residence; or

9. the physical or emotional health or safety of the minor parent or dependent child would be jeopardized if they resided in the same residence with the parent or legal guardian; or

10. the minor parent is participating in a vocational or educational program that is not located within a reasonable distance from the home of the parent or legal guardian (Cross Reference: 3510); or

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF INCOME MAINTENANCE UNIFORM POLICY MANUAL ______________________________________________________________________________ Date: 10-1-92 Transmittal: UP-92-32 2515.35 page 4 ______________________________________________________________________________ Section: Type: Categorical Eligibility Requirements POLICY ______________________________________________________________________________ Chapter: Program: Living With Specified Relative AFDC _______________________________________________________________ Subject: Minor Parents ______________________________________________________________________________

2515.35 D. Exemptions From the General Requirement (continued)

11. the minor parent is working and the job is not located within a reasonable distance from the home of the parent or legal guardian (Cross Reference: 3510); or

12. the parent or legal guardian lives in another state or country and the Department determines it is not practical for the minor parent to return to that state or country.