A home is defined as the family setting maintained or in the process of being established by the parent, relative, guardian or conservator who is standing in the place of the parent, as shown by the assumption and continued acceptance of responsibility for the child.
Usually the child shares the same household with the parent, relative, guardian or conservator. A home exists, however, as long as the parent or relative exercises responsibility for the care and control of the child, even though circumstances may require the temporary absence of either from the customary family setting.
(10/1/97)