Minor Parent Living Arrangement 400-19-45-25-10

(Revised 6/1/10 ML #3218)

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(N.D.A.C. 75-02-01.2-31(7))

 

As a condition of eligibility, unless there is good cause, a pregnant unmarried minor in the third trimester or an unmarried minor parent under 18 and child(ren) must reside:

  1. With the minor parents’ parent;
  2. With another adult relative within the 5th degree of relationship; or
  3. In an adult-supervised supportive living arrangement (e.g. Job Corps, maternity home, legal guardian, etc.).

 

The following shall not be considered suitable adult-supervised supportive living arrangement:

  1. Residence in the home of a boyfriend of a pregnant minor; or
  2. Residence in the home of a boyfriend or girlfriend of the minor parent

 

A minor parent is not required to reside with a parent, guardian, other adult caretaker within the 5th degree of relationship, or in an adult-supervised supportive living arrangement when the minor parent:

  1. Has a marital status of married, separated, divorced, or widowed (but not legally annulled); or
  2. Is on active duty in the uniformed service; or
  3. Has been declared emancipated by any court of law.

 

When good cause reasons exist for not residing with the minor parent’s parents or other adult relative within the 5th degree of relationship or in an adult-supervised supportive living arrangement, the TANF Eligibility Worker shall assist the minor in locating a maternity home or other appropriate adult-supervised supportive living arrangement, taking into consideration the needs and concerns of the minor and child.

 

Good cause reasons are:

  1. The pregnant minor or minor parent has no living parent(s), guardian, or other adult relative caretaker(s);
  2. The whereabouts of the parent(s), guardian, or other adult relative caretaker(s) of the pregnant minor or minor parent is not known;
  3. The parent(s), guardian, or other adult relative caretaker(s) do not permit the pregnant minor or minor parent to reside in their home; or
  4. The pregnant minor or minor parent is subject to abuse or threatened by imminent harm if they reside in the home of the parent(s), guardian, or other adult relative caretaker(s).

 

The minor parent and the minor parent’s child(ren) shall not be subjected to possible serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse, or exploitation in the residence of the minor’s own parent(s) or other adult relative(s) if a known history of any possible harmful instances exists. The TANF Eligibility Worker shall document the findings and consider for approval any other type of suitable living arrangement.

 

In cases where good cause exists and a maternity home or other appropriate adult-supervised supportive living arrangement cannot be secured, minor parent living arrangement requirements are deemed to have been met.