Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-2-2-.38
Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024
Section 660-2-2-.38 - Minor Parent Living Arrangement And School Attendance(1) A minor parent and the dependent child/ren in his or her care, unless exempt, must reside in the household of a parent, legal guardian or other adult relative or in an adult-supervised supportive living arrangement in order to receive FA. Failure to meet the minor parent living arrangement requirement results in ineligibility for the minor parent and dependent child(ren).(2) Definitions for the purposes of this provision are as follows: (a) A minor parent is an individual who 1. is under 18 years of age and3. is the natural parent of a dependent child living in the same household.(b) A parent, legal guardian or other adult relative is defined as follows: 5. an individual who is at least 18 years of age and is related to the minor parent within a degree of relationship as specified in Rule 660-2-2-.20.(c) A household if the place of residence for person(s) in (b) above that is maintained as a home for the minor parent and his/her dependent child/ren.(d) An adult-supervised supportive living arrangement is a private family setting or other living arrangement (not including a public institution), which is maintained as a family setting, as evidenced by the assumption of responsibility for the care and control of the minor parent and dependent child/ren or the provision of supportive services such as counseling, guidance, or supervision. For example, foster homes and maternity homes would meet this definition.(3) Certain individuals will be exempt from this provision if they meet one of the following conditions: (a) The minor parent has no living parent or legal guardian whose whereabouts is known.(b) No living parent or legal guardian of the minor parent allows the minor parent to live in his or her home.(c) The minor parent lived apart from his or her own parent or legal guardian for a period of at least one year before either the birth of the dependent child or the parent's application for FA.(d) The physical or emotional health or safety of the minor parent or dependent child would be jeopardized if they resided in the same residence with the minor parent's parent or legal guardian.(e) The parent or legal guardian of the minor parent does not live in Alabama.(f) The minor parent would be financially or legally penalized as a result of breaking a lease, etc., if he/she moved.(g) other reasons as defined in departmental operating instructions.(4) A minor parent whose child is at least 12 weeks old, must have successfully completed high school or its equivalent or participate in (a) educational activities directed toward the attainment of its equivalent; or (b) an alternative educational or training program that has State approval, in order to receive assistance. Failure to meet the minor parent school attendance requirement results in ineligibility for the minor parent and his/her dependent child(ren). Author: Jeri Farrior
Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-2-2-.38
New Rule: Filed August 13, 1996; Operative September 17, 1996; effective October 1, 1996. Amended: Filed January 3, 1997; effective February 7, 1997. Succedent emergency amendment effective May 12, 1997. Amended: Filed July 9, 1997; effective August 13, 1997.Statutory Authority: Social Security Act, Title IV-A; 45 C.F.R.; State Plan for Title IV-A; Code, Title 38.