The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

1. (1) Child -- An individual who meets the general eligibility requirements contained in this subchapter for receiving child care, who resides in the household, and who is the child of either or both parents. A child shall include persons born to the parents, persons adopted by either or both parents, the person for whom the parents have legal responsibility granted by the court, or persons provided supervision and care by the parents.
2. (2) Family -- The unit comprised of a child eligible to receive child care services, the parents of that child, and household dependents.

3. (3) Household Dependent -- An individual living in the household who is one of the following:

   1. (A) an adult considered as a dependent for income tax purposes;
   2. (B) a child of a teen parent; or
   3. (C) a child or other minor living in the household who is the responsibility of the parents.

Source Note:The provisions of this §809.91 adopted to be effective February 11, 1999, 24 TexReg 800.