PCT8. Grandparents Living W/Own Grandchildren <18 Years by Responsibility by Length of Time Responsible... [10] - Summary File 3 (SF3) - Census 2000

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PCT8. Grandparents Living W/Own Grandchildren <18 Years by Responsibility by Length of Time Responsible... [10]

Universe: Population 30 years and over in households

Table Details

PCT8.

Grandparents Living W/Own Grandchildren <18 Years by Responsibility by Length of Time Responsible...

Universe: Population 30 years and over in households

Variable	Label
PCT008001	Total
PCT008002	Living with own grandchildren under 18 years
PCT008003	Grandparent responsible for own grandchildren under 18 years
PCT008004	Less than 6 months
PCT008005	6 to 11 months
PCT008006	1 or 2 years
PCT008007	3 or 4 years
PCT008008	5 years or more
PCT008009	Grandparent not responsible for own grandchildren under 18 years
PCT008010	Not living with own grandchildren under 18 years

Relevant Documentation:

Excerpt from:	Social Explorer, U.S. Census Bureau; 2000 Census of Population and Housing, Summary File 3: Technical Documentation, 2002.
	Summary File 3 Technical Documentation -> Appendix B. Definitons of Subject Characteristics -> Population Characteristics -> Grandparents as Caregivers

Grandparents as Caregivers

The data on grandparents as caregivers were derived from answers to long-form questionnaire Item 19, which was asked of a sample of the population 15 years old and over. Data were collected on whether a grandchild lives in the household, whether the grandparent has responsibility for the basic needs of the grandchild, and the duration of that responsibility. Because of the very low number of people under 30 years old who are grandparents, data are only shown for people 30 years old and over.

Existence of a grandchild in the household

This was determined by a "Yes" answer to the sample question, "Does this person have any of his/her own grandchildren under the age of 18 living in this house or apartment?"

Responsibility for basic needs

This question determines if the grandparent is financially responsible for food, shelter, clothing, day care, etc., for any or all grandchildren living in the household.

Duration of responsibility

The answer refers to the grandchild for whom the grandparent has been responsible for the longest period of time. Duration categories ranged from less than 6 months to 5 years or more.

Comparability

These questions are new to Census 2000. The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 mandated that the decennial census collect data on this subject.

Excerpt from:	Social Explorer, U.S. Census Bureau; 2000 Census of Population and Housing, Summary File 3: Technical Documentation, 2002.
	Summary File 3 Technical Documentation -> Appendix B. Definitons of Subject Characteristics -> Population Characteristics -> Household Type and Relationship -> Relationship to Householder -> Other relatives -> Grandchild

Grandchild

A grandchild is a grandson or granddaughter of the householder.

Excerpt from:	Social Explorer, U.S. Census Bureau; 2000 Census of Population and Housing, Summary File 3: Technical Documentation, 2002.
	Summary File 3 Technical Documentation -> Appendix B. Definitons of Subject Characteristics -> Population Characteristics -> Grandparents as Caregivers -> Responsibility for basic needs

Responsibility for basic needs

This question determines if the grandparent is financially responsible for food, shelter, clothing, day care, etc., for any or all grandchildren living in the household.

Excerpt from:	Social Explorer, U.S. Census Bureau; 2000 Census of Population and Housing, Summary File 3: Technical Documentation, 2002.
	Summary File 3 Technical Documentation -> Appendix B. Definitons of Subject Characteristics -> Population Characteristics -> Grandparents as Caregivers -> Existence of a grandchild in the household

Existence of a grandchild in the household

This was determined by a "Yes" answer to the sample question, "Does this person have any of his/her own grandchildren under the age of 18 living in this house or apartment?"