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BEM 201 3 of 12 MINOR PARENTS BPB 2019-006 4-1-2019

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

Protective Services Complaint A complaint to Children's Protective Services (CPS) is required if any of the following are true: • There is reason to suspect that either the minor parent or the child is endangered, abused, or neglected. • The financial needs, safety, and security of the minor parent and child cannot be assured during the period of eligibility determination for FIP. • The minor parent became pregnant when she was under the age of 12. • The parent, stepparent, or legal guardian will not allow the minor parent to live in his/her home. Law Enforcement A referral to local law enforcement is required if: The minor parent became pregnant when she was between the ages of 12 and 16. The purpose of this referral is so local law enforcement can determine if the situation should be investigated or referred to the prosecuting attorney if the minor parent is a victim of criminal sexual conduct. Local offices must develop guidelines for such referrals with the local prosecuting attorney. Use the DHS- 1266, Law Enforcement Referral, form to initiate this referral. Minor Parent Coordinator Local offices must designate a minor parent coordinator to coordi- nate the delivery of services to minor parents. Refer all minor par- ents who refuse to comply with the requirements of this policy or withdraw their request for assistance to the minor parent coordina- tor. The department offers services to minor parents whether eligible for assistance benefits or not.

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BEM 201 3 of 12 MINOR PARENTS BPB 2019-006 4-1-2019

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

Protective Services Complaint A complaint to Children's Protective Services (CPS) is required if any of the following are true: • There is reason to suspect that either the minor parent or the child is endangered, abused, or neglected. • The financial needs, safety, and security of the minor parent and child cannot be assured during the period of eligibility determination for FIP. • The minor parent became pregnant when she was under the age of 12. • The parent, stepparent, or legal guardian will not allow the minor parent to live in his/her home. Law Enforcement A referral to local law enforcement is required if: The minor parent became pregnant when she was between the ages of 12 and 16. The purpose of this referral is so local law enforcement can determine if the situation should be investigated or referred to the prosecuting attorney if the minor parent is a victim of criminal sexual conduct. Local offices must develop guidelines for such referrals with the local prosecuting attorney. Use the DHS- 1266, Law Enforcement Referral, form to initiate this referral. Minor Parent Coordinator Local offices must designate a minor parent coordinator to coordi- nate the delivery of services to minor parents. Refer all minor par- ents who refuse to comply with the requirements of this policy or withdraw their request for assistance to the minor parent coordina- tor. The department offers services to minor parents whether eligible for assistance benefits or not.