The document outlines different types of family structures, including nuclear families, extended families, step families, single-parent families, adoptive families, bi-racial or multi-racial families, trans-racial adoptive families, foster families, gay or lesbian families, immigrant families, and migrant families. It provides brief definitions for each type of family, focusing on the key characteristics that distinguish them, such as the presence or absence of parents, the inclusion of adopted or foster children, and the racial or sexual identities of family members.

1. KINDS OF FAMILY
STRUCTURES

2. Nuclear Family (Traditional
Family)
A family unit consisting of at
most a father,mother and
dependent children.

3. Extended Family
A family consisting of parents
and children,along with grand
parents, aunties, uncles and
cousins.

4. Step Families
Two families brought together
due to divorce, separation and
remarriage.

5. Single-parent Family
This can be either a father or
a mother who is singly
responsible for the raising of
the child.

6. Adoptive Family
A family where one or more of
the children has been adopted.

7. Bi-racial or Multi-racial
Family
A family where the parents
are members of different
racial identity groups.

8. Trans-racial Adoptive Family
A family where the adopted child
is of a different racial identity
group than the parents.

9. Foster Family
A family where one or more
children is legally a temporary
member of the household.

10. Gay or Lesbian Family
Where one or both of the
parents‘ sexual orientation is
gay or lesbian.

11. Immigrant Family
Where the parents have
immigrated to another
country as adults.

12. Migrant Family
A family that moves regularly
to places where they have
employment.

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