Not all teen parents are eligible for the child under 12 months exemption.

Background: Parents with children under 12 months are the only participants eligible for an exemption from participating in employment services. Details about this exemption are available in 5.21 (Child Under 12 Months Old Exemption).

Minor parents and 18- or 19-year old parents taking the education option may claim a 6-week exemption from school attendance to care for a child younger than 6 weeks old.

18 or 19-year-old parents who take the work option can request the child under 12 months exemption.