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created with an approval determination. One (1) for the timeframe the additional child is not in the home, one (1) effective when the child arrives or will be in the home, and one (1) effective for when the child leaves the family. If these changes are reported at application, they are to be processed with the application.

c. Two (2) parent family: A second (2nd) biological parent living in the home is considered to be part of the family size regardless of marital status.

Parents residing in the same home who are married, regardless of their gender are considered a two (2) parent family.

When a second (2nd) parent is physically separated from the family, due to participating in an eligible activity away from the home, they are considered a two (2) parent family even though both parents are not currently residing in the home. Such situations include, but are not limited to: military deployment; commercial fishing; or attending job training or an educational program, out of the community in which the family resides.

d. Blended Families: Unmarried parents, regardless of gender, with children of their own, but no children in common, are considered two (2) separate families.

Unmarried parents with biological or adopted children in common are treated as a two (2) parent family. The family size consists of the parents and all their minor children residing in the home.

When an unmarried couple living together has adopted a child or children, and only one parent is listed on the adoption documents, the family is considered a one (1) parent family.

Married parents with no children in common are considered a two (2) parent family consisting of both adults and all the children residing in the home.

e. Minor Parent(s): Minor parents have the choice of: