Foster Children and Foreign Exchange Student● Foster children and foreign exchange students are considered to be members of the household in which they reside.
Divorce or Separation● Children of divorced or separated parents are part of the household that has 50 percent or more custody.● When joint custody has been awarded and the child physically changes residence, the child is considered part of the household where he/she resides for the majority of the year.
Emancipated Child● An emancipated child living alone is considered a household of one.
Family Members Living Apart● Family members living apart on a temporary basis are considered household members.● Family members not living in the household for an extended period of time are not considered members of the household for purposes of determining eligibility, but any money made available by them or on their behalf for the household is included as income to the household.
Child Attending an Institution● A child who attends, but does not reside, in an institution is considered a member of the household in which the child resides.
Child Away at School● A child who is temporarily away at school (college or boarding school) is included as a member of the household.
Child Living with One Parent, Relative, or Friends● In cases where no specific welfare agency or court is legally responsible for the child or where the child is living with one parent, other relatives, or friends of the family, the child is
considered to be a member of the household with whom the child resides.
Deployed Service Personnel● Any member of the armed services who is activated or deployed in support of any military combat operation is counted as a household member.