Def:Dependent Child (180942)
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This concept has the following definitions (descriptions of the meaning of the concept).
| Concept Definition | Language Code | Preferred? |
|---|---|---|
| [[ConceptDefinitionString::Dependent child is a financially supported child.]] | en | No |
| [[ConceptDefinitionString::A dependent is a person who depends on another as a primary source of income. For example, a minor child, under the age of majority, is a dependant of his or her parent and the existence of the dependant enables the provider, such as a parent or guardian, to claim a deduction for the purpose of income tax calculations.
Source of definition: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dependant_%28law%29]] | en | No |
| [[ConceptDefinitionString::A child who has been placed in the legal custody of either the state or the county foster care system by the courts, usually due to the abandonment, abuse or neglect of the child by its parents or other caregivers.
Source of definition: http://glossary.adoption.com/dependent-child.html]] | en | No |
