Definitions for "Dependent Child"
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Once the child is removed from his home, he and his parents become formally involved with the juvenile or dependency court system, and the child is considered in state custody and generally a ward or dependent of the court.
Any child under the age of 18, age of 19 if still in high school, who is not emancipated, self supporting, or a member of the armed forces and who is a recipient of public assistance or Medicaid benefits.
a child the parent or guardian claimed as a dependent of the parent or guardian's tax return
a child who is living at home and is in school and does not carry a full-time job
a child who lives in the applicant's household and is supported by the applicant
a child whose home is a suitable place for such child save for conditions arising from the poverty of its parents, parent, or guardian, but who, solely because of the poverty of its parents, parent, or guardian, is in need of care
a child you claim on your Federal Income Tax return in this taxable year
a demanding child
a student who is listed as a dependent on the federal or state income tax return of his parents or legal guardian or who receives substantial financial support from his parents or legal guardian
Any child who is dependent on you and who is under 17 or receiving full-time education or training. Dependency means that you are providing financial support to the child. A dependent child can include: your stepchildren; adopted and illegitimate children; your grandchildren (for example, if your own child has died before you and you look after their children); your own brothers and sisters; or the children of your dead brother or sister.
Includes children who are homeless or without proper care through no fault of their parents, guardian, or custodian.
A person under 18 years of age subject to the jurisdiction of the court because of child abuse or neglect.
An individual who is either a child under 15 years of age or a dependent student aged 15 to 24 years (who is a full-time student).
A child who is in the custody of the county or state welfare system.
A natural, adopted, or step-child, who has not turned 18 years of age, or, if aged 18 years or over, is a dependant. A child must not have a spouse or be engaged to be married.
A dependent child is a person aged 0 to 15 in a household (whether or not in a family) or aged 16 to 18 in full-time education and living in a family with his or her parent(s). An adult in a household is any person who is not a dependent child.
A young person subject to the jurisdiction of the court because of child neglect or neglect.
A child is your dependent child if: a court has made an order that says you have a duty to maintain your step-child; or you are the child's natural or adoptive parent; and you are the sole or principal provider of daily care of the child or have major contact with the child; and the child is under 18 and not married.
A child of a contributor who is either under 18 years of age or between 18 and 25 and in full-time attendance at a school or university.
A child who is a ward of the court. Or, a child protected by the court.
A student who is not married, is under 24 years of age, is not enrolled in a graduate or professional education program, does not have legal dependents other than a spouse, is not an orphan or ward of the court nor a veteran of the US Armed Forces.
A child who is in the legal custody of a county children and youth agency.
Child(ren) who depend on their parent(s) for support either because they are under the age of 18, they have a mental or physical disability that prevents them from supporting themselves, or they are in high school while between the ages of 18 and 19 and are performing in good faith with reasonable expectation of graduation before the age of 19.
A child that is a dependent of the court.
A member’s natural child; a child placed with a member for adoption or a legally adopted child; a child for whom a member has legal guardianship; a stepchild; or a foster child. To receive coverage under a parent’s plan, the child may have to satisfy age, residence, or other eligibility requirements.
Any child under 16, or a child aged 16 or over who is in full time education or who needs full time care.