Jackman v. Department of Social & Health Services

Appellant claimant Carmen Jackman was born January 9, 1963. She refuses to live in the family home with her mother, with whom she has a good relationship and who would welcome her back. She left home while a minor and began living with her 16-year-old boyfriend, a school dropout who has no income. She refuses to go to a foster home or live with any other relative. She is not attending school. She and her friend receive food stamps of over $100 per month plus supplemental social security of $39.10. She demands public assistance. She claims she is emancipated by her leaving home, even though…