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Aging Family
Retirement until death of a marriage partner
Empty Nest
Starts whe the children are gone until retirement
Launching Center
From the time the oldest child leaves the familyfor independent adulthood until the last child leaves
Family with Teenagers
When the oldest child is between the ages of 13-19
Family with School Children
Whe the oldest child is between the ages of 6-13
Family with PreSchoolers
When the oldest child is between the ages of 2.5 yrs-6
Parenting Family
From the birth of a first child until they reach 2.5 years
Beginning Family
A newly married couple establishes their home, but no children yet
Single Parent Family
Child raised by one parent
Blended Family
Husband, wife and children from previous marriages
Extended Family
A family in which relatives, in addition, to parents and children live in a single household
Adoptive/Foster Family
Children may live with their adoptive or foster families
Childless Family
Couples who choose to not have children
Nuclear Family
mother and father live together with their children
Basic needs a family should provide
Food, shelter, clothing and predictible caring environment (emotional support), social skills & an education
What makes a strong family?
Appreciation, affection, commitment, time together, problem solving, & communication
