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separate occasions, if they both obtain employment requiring relocation. Clothing FIP, CDC, MA Family, FAP Family The following items may be authorized for work projects, training or employment.: • Work gloves, work boots, work shoes and hard hats. • Other protective/special clothing or personal safety items needed for training or employment. • Clothing needed in training or to prepare for or accept employment. • Appropriate clothing to successfully participate with PATH or other employment-related activity. The total cost of clothing for FIP, CDC, MA Family, or FAP family clients may not exceed $250 per participant, including any clothing authorized in the previous 12-month period. In two-parent families, both parents may receive the service if both have a need. Note: Individuals served by the MWA's via the PATH program may be eligible for clothing assistance up to $500 in a 12-month period, as determined by the MWA. FAP Non-Family See clients served by MDHHS, FAP in this item. Transportation Allowance FIP, CDC, MA Family, FAP Family This allowance includes, but is not limited to, travel between the person’s home and: • Participation in PATH or other employment-related activity until PATH is able to provide transportation. • Child care provider. • Educational facility.

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BEM 232 12 of 33 DIRECT SUPPORT SERVICES BPB 2026-009 4-1-2026

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

separate occasions, if they both obtain employment requiring relocation. Clothing FIP, CDC, MA Family, FAP Family The following items may be authorized for work projects, training or employment.: • Work gloves, work boots, work shoes and hard hats. • Other protective/special clothing or personal safety items needed for training or employment. • Clothing needed in training or to prepare for or accept employment. • Appropriate clothing to successfully participate with PATH or other employment-related activity. The total cost of clothing for FIP, CDC, MA Family, or FAP family clients may not exceed $250 per participant, including any clothing authorized in the previous 12-month period. In two-parent families, both parents may receive the service if both have a need. Note: Individuals served by the MWA's via the PATH program may be eligible for clothing assistance up to $500 in a 12-month period, as determined by the MWA. FAP Non-Family See clients served by MDHHS, FAP in this item. Transportation Allowance FIP, CDC, MA Family, FAP Family This allowance includes, but is not limited to, travel between the person’s home and: • Participation in PATH or other employment-related activity until PATH is able to provide transportation. • Child care provider. • Educational facility.