Questions and requests for assistance about family definition should be addressed to the area services consultant of the Subsidy Services Section. This is an income unit of three. Child care is needed for her child only. The mother and her two biological children are considered an income unit of three. The stepfather's income does not count in this example because their biological or adoptive child does not need care.
Child care is needed for both children.
Since the children in need of care include their child and the child's half-sibling, this is an income unit of four. In addition, they have two children. Child care services are needed for their children only. Each adult whether related or unrelated, other than spouses. The father and his child would be considered an income unit of two. 4.