How Can a Minor Mother Get Public Assistance
My question involves juvenile law in the State of: Arizona
My step son who is a minor and his GF who is a minor just had a baby. Her mother kicked her out when she found out she was pregnant, therefore we accepted her and the baby in our home. I know it was a tuff decision being that my stepson and her are minors. Anyhow, I am trying to get her ahccs (state assistance) so I can take her to get on birth control and continue to take the baby to the dr. With her being a minor will she be able to get it on her own without her mother being present? I am trying to get her as much help as we can, so she can become a responsible mother. We will help as much as we could, however I want to teach her the correct way even though she had a baby, it is not the end of the world for her. Also, what can I do to get her emancipated from her mother?
Re: 16 and Pregnant and Needs
I can't speak about the other parts of your question, but I can tell you that she won't get emancipated from her mother. One of the requirements is that she needs to already be able to support herself, which she can't do. In addition to this, the fact that she got pregnant as a minor shows that she needs more supervision, not less.
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My question involves juvenile law in the State of: Arizona
My step son who is a minor and his GF who is a minor just had a baby. Her mother kicked her out when she found out she was pregnant, therefore we accepted her and the baby in our home. I know it was a tuff decision being that my stepson and her are minors. Anyhow, I am trying to get her ahccs (state assistance) so I can take her to get on birth control and continue to take the baby to the dr. With her being a minor will she be able to get it on her own without her mother being present? I am trying to get her as much help as we can, so she can become a responsible mother. We will help as much as we could, however I want to teach her the correct way even though she had a baby, it is not the end of the world for her. Also, what can I do to get her emancipated from her mother?
Where is her father?
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Where is her father?
He has never been in her life from what she told me. Her mother didnt even want to be at the hospital when the baby was born. And hasnt been corroperative when trying to get her birth certificate and social security card.
We can provide for her and supervise her. i just dont know how it works to be able to get her insurance since i am not her biological mother.
Re: 16 and Pregnant and Needs
Even as a minor, she may contact any agency from which she wishes to seek public assistance, ask if she qualifies, and seek their assistance with the application process.
I suggest not letting minors who live in your house continue to try to make another baby together, even if you're hoping that at least one of them will be using birth control.
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Oh trust me, we are discouraging any baby making in our household, unless my husband and i are having a baby. I just dont want to take any chances! Babies making babies was not in the plan, i just want to take any pre-cautions. Thabks for the info.
Thank you so much for your response, i really appreciate it.
Re: 16 and Pregnant and Needs
She can give consent for medical treatment of the baby. She cannot give consent for medical treatment for herself. She cannot sign or give consent for most things pertaining to her. Do you think her mother will sign or give consent when these things come up ?
You need to read the info at the link below. Your son needs to get a job after school and on weekends so he can begin to support his child. The mother needs to do the same. If mom is not in school or working, she will only be eligible for benefits until the child is 12 weeks old.
TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES-
http://www.azleg.gov/briefs/senate//...20families.pdf
Re: 16 and Pregnant and Needs
Yes, my son is starting a new job and they are both continuing with school, that is a must! It will be hard to juggle, but its doable. No, her mother completley dosowned her. We do not want wish to take on the full financial responsibilities of the baby, but we will help out as long as they are both trying to make a better life for themselves and their new baby. Thank you for the information.
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The baby should be able to get assistance. Mom is not eligible for assistance, under the circumstances. Mom cannot do a lot things, including consenting to medical treatment for herself. Mom is a minor and you don't have any legal authority to sign things for mom. Mom's mother is going to have to be involved at some point. Even if it's social services taking mom's mother to court. What a mess.
Mom should be able to get birth control at a free clinic. But if she gets sick or is injured she can't do sign anything. She also can't get Medicaid for herself without her mother, unless social services gets involved. I don't think she can go back to school without her mother being involved at first. But, I may be wrong about that part. She also can't get a job without her mother.
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The baby should be able to get assistance. Mom is not eligible for assistance, under the circumstances. Mom cannot do a lot things, including consenting to medical treatment for herself. Mom is a minor and you don't have any legal authority to sign things for mom. Mom's mother is going to have to be involved at some point. Even if it's social services taking mom's mother to court. What a mess.
Mom should be able to get birth control at a free clinic. But if she gets sick or is injured she can't do sign anything. She also can't get Medicaid for herself without her mother, unless social services gets involved. I don't think she can go back to school without her mother being involved at first. But, I may be wrong about that part. She also can't get a job without her mother.
If she is already enrolled in school for the school year, she can return. That is not a problem. Re-enrolling next year could be problematic.
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Update: I was able to get her into planned parenthood tomorrow for birth control. I also called a social worker for az state assistance and I explained the situation and she stated that she will be able to qualify for medical for herself and baby. That was great news! Thank you all for the advice, I really appreciate it! Have a great day!