Department of Human Services

Child Care Certificate Program Online Policy Manual

Determining Family Household Size

Revised:

13.1

MANDATORY MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD UNIT

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The following family members must be included in the household unit:

 

·        The natural or adoptive parent or caretaker.

 

·        The married spouse of the parent or caretaker, if residing in the home.

 

·        A second parent or alleged parent of the children needing care when he or she is residing in the home, even if unmarried to the parent/caretaker.

 

·        All children needing child care who are residing in the home and for whom the parent/caretaker has primary responsibility for care and control and who are related within a specified degree relationship.

 

·        Any child needing child care residing in the home for whom the parent/caretaker or married spouse has primary responsibility for care and control.

 

·        Any child siblings to the child needing care, including those siblings over age 18 or under 19 if the sibling is still attending high school.

 

 

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