The family 0.0 / 5 ? OtherThe familyGCSEAQA Created by: cherie_00Created on: 21-04-16 19:33 What is a family? A group of people living together who are married or cohabit or are related by birth or adoption 1 of 11 What does a family provide? Life skills, love, socilisation, food, security, shelter, education, warmth 2 of 11 What is meant by the term 'children in care'? Children that are the social services responsibility that are taken into care by local authority 3 of 11 Why might couples adopt a child? Unable to have their own, premature menopause, carry a hereditary disease 4 of 11 What is informal care? Type of care given by relatives, friends and neighbours to help and support families 5 of 11 What is a community? A group of people living in a local area 6 of 11 What is meant by 'means testing'? Family's income is compared with a standard amount of money to assess if they need financial support 7 of 11 What is meant by 'universal' benefits? benefits available to everyone who are entitled to it 8 of 11 Who meets the needs of the community? Local authority and other government agencies e.g NHS 9 of 11 What is meant by 'statutory duty'? Directed by law to look after the needs of the individuals and families in a community 10 of 11 What is a congenital disability? A disablilty that is present at birth 11 of 11
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