Senior Parent/Minor Parent

Definitions

Adult-Supervised Living Situation

An adult-supervised living situation is any living situation which meets the minor parent residency requirement. This term is used to refer to any of these situations.

Minor Parent

A minor parent is defined as a never-married individual, under the age of 18, who is pregnant or has a dependent child residing with that minor parent.

Senior Parent

The senior parent(s) are the biological (or adoptive) parents of a minor parent. The minor parent’s stepparent is not considered a senior parent.

Related Topics

Minor Parent Residence Requirement

Budgeting

Senior Parent/Minor Parent Budgeting

Other Concerns