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Single Parent

Level

Family

Category

Identification

Definition

Only one parent/adult living with a child who is legally/financially responsible for and living with the child and where there is no other adult legally/financially responsible for the child in that eligible family. If there is another adult in the household who does not have legal/financial responsibility for the child, then the legally/financially responsible applicant is still considered a single parent. A one digit code indicates if the head of the family receiving assistance is single or not.

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Fields (FIELD NAME)

SINGLE

Variable Type

Numeric

Option Set

Yes;
No;
Not applicable, child is head of household;

Reporting Requirements

  • ACF-801