FAMILY STRUCTURES

STEP FAMILY/BLENDED FAMILY

• Made of two parents and their kids from previous
• Ex: Brady Bunch

EXTENDED FAMILY

• Family that extends beyond nuclear family
• Ex: Full House

FOSTER FAMILY

• A family that takes kids into their home and takes care of them
• Ex: The Foster's

NUCLEAR FAMILY

• A couple and their dependent
• Ex: Incredibles

SINGLE PARENT FAMILY

• Not living with spouse and raising kids
• Ex: Hannah Montana

CHILDLESS FAMILY/COUPLE

• A couple that doesn't have kids
• Ex: Rules of Engagement

ADOPTIVE FAMILY

• A couple who takes full legal custody
• Ex: The Blind Side