2011 Teen Parent Summer Youth Project

The 2011 Teen Parent Summer Youth Project  provides summer youth opportunities to teen parents age 14 to 21 who are currently receiving Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) assistance.  

Eligibility for Services
To qualify to participate in the project, youth must meet all of the following criteria:

• Age 14 through 21 at the time of enrollment
• Teen parent
• Currently receiving MFIP assistance and referred by a MFIP Employment Service Provider
• African American or American Indian
• Enrolled in secondary school, including alternative schools
• Head of household

Forms

• 2011 Teen Parent Summer Youth Concept Paper
• 2011 Teen Parent Summer Youth Financial Status Reports:
  • TANF FSR
  • WIA 10 percent FSR

Resources

• Questions and Answers on the 2011 Teen Parent Summer Youth Project
• Approved 2011 Teen Parent Project Waiver Requested From DOL-ETA

Project Partners
The Teen Parent Summer Youth Project is a joint partnership between the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development,  the Minnesota Department of Human Services, and the Minnesota Workforce Council Association.