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Families with Children

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What constitutes a family with children?

DHS considers families with children to be the following households:

  • Families with children younger than 21 years of age
  • Pregnant women
  • Families with a pregnant woman

Families with Children: Applying for Temporary Housing Assistance

Families with Children: The Shelter System

Families with Children: Special Inititatives