FAMILY What is it and what does it mean?

Definition (hint hint you will need to know this)  A group of people who care about each other. Who usually live together and who share the responsibilities of the home.

THE 7 TYPES OF FAMILIES ARE…… (yes, start writing ) 1. Nuclear –father, mother and child or children

2. Extended This is any type of family with additional adults in the home. Like grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends……remember the important word here is ADULTS not kids. This is any type of family with additional adults in the home. Like grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends……remember the important word here is ADULTS not kids.

3. SINGLE PARENT One parent with one or more children (you’re doing great only 4 more slides to go) One parent with one or more children (you’re doing great only 4 more slides to go)

4. FOSTER Temporary care of a child or children until a permanent home can be found.

5. ADOPTED  Legally made a member of the family. Permanent custody of a child given by the courts.

6. STEP PPPParent remarries adding an adult, with or without children to the family

7. CHILDLESS AAAA married couple that decides not to have children.

We Are Family !!  We’re finished now you know you are a part of a family so it’s time to get on your feet.