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BEM 201 10 of 12 MINOR PARENTS BPB 2019-006 4-1-2019

BRIDGES ELIGIBILITY MANUAL STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SUPERVISING ADULT By agreeing to be the supervising adult, a person assumes certain responsibilities. These must be explained to and accepted by the supervising adult. These responsibilities include: • The supervising adult agrees to be the protective payee of the minor parent's FIP grant. As protective payee, the supervising adult must manage the minor parent's grant and help the minor parent learn to manage money. • The supervising adult agrees to report any suspicion of abuse or neglect of the minor parent or his/her child to CPS. • The supervising adult agrees to assist and facilitate the minor parent's school attendance and participation in other activities required by MDHHS. At a minimum, the supervising adult will not place any expectations on the minor parent which will impede attendance at school or negatively affect the minor par- ent's ability to care for his/her child. • The supervising adult must acknowledge that the MDHHS is not responsible for any payments or expenses beyond those specifically included in the minor parent's FIP grant. • The supervising adult has the authority and responsibility to set reasonable house rules regarding visitors, curfews, phone usage, and other issues necessary to maintain a safe and stable home. If the minor parent refuses to comply with the rules or if other disputes arise, the supervising adult or the minor parent may request the intervention of the specialist. If they are unable to resolve the issue, the supervising adult may request the minor parent to move to another appropriate setting. • The supervising adult is not responsible for providing child care. The minor parent may be eligible for child care payments according to policies of the Child Development and Care program. Obtain a signed, written agreement specifying the responsibilities and expectations for the minor parent, the supervising adult, and the department.