family A minor child and his or her parent or specified relative with whom the child lives.

A minor child (1) A person under age 21. (2) For TANF, a person under age 18, or a person age 18 who is a full-time student in a secondary school or in the equivalent level of vocational or technical training. (3) As a mandatory household member, a natural, adopted, or stepchild of any age or any person under age 18 and under the parental control of an adult household member. (4) For exclusion of income, a person under age 18 who is a student at least half-time and is under the parental control of another household member. and his or her parent (1) For Medical Assistance, the biological or adoptive father or mother of a child under age 21. (2) As a legally responsible relative for TANF, the biological or adoptive father or mother of a TANF dependent child, including a TANF minor parent. (3) As a legally responsible relative for GA, the biological or adoptive father or mother of an unemancipated child under age 19, including a GA minor parent. NOTE: A putative father is not a parent until paternity is established. or specified relative A relative who exercise care and control of a dependent child and makes a home where the child lives. with whom the child lives.