Splits EA's billing system into Water, Electricity, Trash, Cable, Internet, Cellphone and Property Taxes. Requires Child Support application from Custodial Parent. Includes Alimony payments for divorces. Provides Wel-Fund 4 Families benefit for low-income households
CCB helps families raise children under 18 with monthly non-taxable payments. Applicants must be Canadian residents and live with eligible children. Only primary caregiver can apply, even if child lives part-time. Application must be made when child starts living with primary caregiver
Universal Credit helps working-age people with living costs. Most people can claim if income and capital are low enough. Capital limit is £16,000 unless moving from tax credits. Minimum age is 18, some 16-17 year olds eligible
Household is a social unit of people sharing resources under one roof. US Census Bureau categorizes households as family or non-family. UK defines household as sharing accommodations and meals daily
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A blended family forms when partners with children from previous relationships merge. Partners may be divorced, separated, widowed, or single parents. Children can be biological, half, or step siblings