Division of Family and Economic Security, Bureau of Working Families

Wisconsin Works (W-2) Manual

7.5.2 Case Management for Minor Parents (CMM)

The Case Management for Minor Parents (CMM) placement is for individuals who are custodial Minor ParentA custodial parent under the age of 18. For Learnfare, a minor parent is either a custodial or a noncustodial parent under the age of 18.s. A custodial minor parent is eligible for W-2W-2Wisconsin Works regardless of the minor parent’s living arrangement and financial or nonfinancial eligibility status.

FEPFEPFinancial and Employment Plannerss should provide individuals in the CMMCMMCase Management Minor Parents placement with information and referrals regarding:

  • Available child care assistance;
  • Employment and financial planning;
  • Family planning services;
  • Community resources: and
  • Eligibility for BadgerCare Plus, FoodShare, and other food and nutrition programs.

W-2 agencies should encourage minor parents to apply for child care assistance through the Wisconsin Shares program online or at their local Income Maintenance agency.

When appropriate, a referral for the minor parent must be made to the county or tribal social/human services agency or another appropriate community-based organization for assistance in finding an adult-supervised supportive living arrangement. 

EXAMPLE: Kerrie and Anthony, both age 17, live with their daughter, Olivia, and Kerrie's mother, Sandra. Sandra's income provides the household's only income and exceeds W-2 financial eligibility requirements. Kerrie and Anthony still qualify for the CMMCMMCase Management Minor Parents placement solely based on their status as minor parents, regardless of their living arrangement or W-2 financial and nonfinancial eligibility status.