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BEM 230B 9 of 11 EMPLOYMENT-RELATED ACTIVITIES: FAP BPB 2026-020 8-1-2026

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

FAE&T VOLUNTEER REFERRALS The FAP Employment and Training (FAE&T) volunteer referral is an opportunity for single adults and families who are receiving FAP benefits to participate in a volunteer employment and training program through the MWA and partnering agencies. This is also a good way for TLFA participants to meet their work requirement. Requirements A FAE&T volunteer referral can be made for anyone who is: • Age 18-59. • The individual must be pending or active FAP benefits. • The individual cannot be pending or active TANF/FIP benefits. • The individual must be work ready. A FAE&T volunteer referral can be made for a FAP Family or a single adult recipient. The focus of the FAE&T volunteer referral is on families and single adults who are not employed and are work ready. Screening for FAE&T Volunteer Referrals Specialists must screen for FAE&T volunteer referrals at application, redetermination or any contact if the interview is waived. The specialist must explain the FAE&T program to the individual, what services are offered through the program and if they are interested in attending. The specialist must inform the individual the program is voluntary and there will be no negative impact on their FAP case if they choose not to attend the FAE&T program. If the individual is interested in attending the FAE&T program a referral must be entered in Bridges. The referral will interface over night to the OSMIS system notifying the MWA of the referral. The MWA will contact the individual to schedule a date and time to attend orientation. The specialist must document in case comments: • If the individual is interested in the FAE&T program. • If a referral was entered into Bridges.