What is a nuclear family?
A family unit with two parents who are co-parenting a child.
What is a single parent family?
A lone parent who is raising a child or children
What is an extended family?
An extended family may comprise uncles, aunts and grandparents.
What is a foster family?
Foster families consist of parents who look after children who are not their own, usually for a short time
What is an adoptive family?
Adoptive parents look after at least one child who has been adopted by them.
What is a blended or stepfamily?
The family unit is made up of a combination of two separate families.