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BEM 228 12 of 22 FAMILY AUTOMATED SCREENING TOOL AND FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY PLAN BPB 2025-008 4-1-2025

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

Non-Core Activities Non-core activities are only countable when the minimum number of core activities have been met. Non-core activities include the following: • Job skills training directly related to employment. • Education directly related to employment. • High school completion/GED. Other Activities Other activities are family strengthening activities that may support efforts made toward self-sufficiency and are not counted toward federal participation requirements. These include self-improvement or other activities that will assist the participant to overcome barriers so they may participate in employment services or otherwise strengthen the family. Other activities include but are not limited to the following: • Parenting programs or classes. • Counseling, including mental health, substance abuse, marital, family. • Life skills programs or classes . • Conflict resolution programs or classes. • Arranging child care or home care for a family member with disabilities. • Attendance in a support group. • Any other activity that would assist the participant in achieving self-sufficiency. Any activities that are part of the FSSP must be appropriate to the individual’s and family’s needs and circumstances, including disability-related needs or limitations. Note: Counseling contractors are paid directly from the DSS allocation. Contractors that serve your county are listed in the MDHHS-Net by selecting the Department Site, Central Office, Financial and Administrative Service, Logistics and Rate Setting, Counseling Contracts. Select the county and type of counseling desired.