Family A group of people related by blood, marriage or adoption
Nuclear Household Father, mother and one or more child(ren) all living under the same roof
Single Parent Household Only one parent lives under the same roof as the child(ren)
Extended Family Household Either a nuclear or single parent household with one or more relatives living under the same roof
Blended Family Household “Brady Bunch” A nuclear family household with children from a previous relationship all living under the same roof
Foster Vs. Adopted An adopted family household is a PERMANENT situation. Child is NOT related by birth to either parent A foster family household is a TEMPORARY situation. Child are NOT related by birth to either parent
Other Households Married couple without children Roommates