PATRIARCHAL FAMILY
EXTENDED FAMILY
EGALITARIAN FAMILY
FOSTER FAMILY
MATRIARCHAL FAMILY
CLOSE-KNIT FAMILY
NUCLEAR FAMILY
SINGLE-PARENT FAMILY
BLENDED FAMILY
ADOPTIVE FAMILY
They have legally adopted a child and welcomed him/her into their home
Consists of two parents and at least one child
Father and mothers share authority equally
When all the members share a strong emotional connection and support for one another
When the father or a male has absolute authority over the family
One parent rearing one or more children
They provide temporary care for children who can't live with their biological parents
Multiple relatives living together
When at least one child is not related to the other parent
When the mother or a female has absolute authority over the family