When a single parent *marries another person, this is an example of a...

When a child of one pair of parents legally becomes the child of another parent or parents, this is an example of an ..

When two or more generations live together, this is an example of an...

These are families with one parent caring for one or more children

Consists of a married couple and their children from previous marriages

These families consist of a parent or parents and one or more adopted children

Temporary placement of children in the homes of adults who are not related to them

Is raised by his grandparents, and the parents are not present in the child's life.

A person who is legally appointed by the court to take responsibility for a child in the event of the birth parents death or extended absence.

Adoption in which the identity of the birth parents and adopting family are not revealed.

Adoption that involves some degree of communication between the birth parents and the adoptive family.

A judgement from the court that states how much the noncustodial parent must pay toward the children's expenses.