If the child is living with a relative, the relative must be a father, mother, grandfather, grandmother, brother, sister, stepfather, stepmother, stepbrother, stepsister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, second cousin, nephew, or niece. These relatives may be half blood, related by adoption, or from a preceding generation as denoted by prefixes of grand, great, great-great, or great-great-great. A child may also live with the spouse of any persons previously named even after the marriage has been terminated by death or divorce. The case record must contain verification and documentation of the relationship. Verification includes items such as a marriage license, birth record, and written statements for collateral contacts.
The child may also live with a legally appointed guardian or conservator.
(10/1/97)