Literal question
[Q19. b-c are asked if this person has any of his/her own grandchildren under the age of 18 living in this house or apartment.]
19b. Is this grandparent currently responsible for most of the basic needs of any grandchild(ren) under the age of 18 who live(s) in this house or apartment?
[] Yes
[] No -- Skip to question 20
19c. How long has this grandparent been responsible for the(se) grandchild(ren)?
[19c. is asked if this grandparent currently is responsible for most of the basic needs of any grandchild(ren) under age of 18 who lives(s) in this house or apartment.]
If the grandparent is financially responsible for more than one grandchild, answer the question for the grandchild for whom the grandparent has been responsible for the longest period of time.
[] Less than 6 months
[] 6 to 11 months
[] 1 or 2 years
[] 3 or 4 years
[] 5 or more years
Interviewer instructions
[Housing Question 17-42 should be asked only of individuals 15 and older.]
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19a. Mark the "Yes" box if the person has at least one of his or her own grandchildren who are under 18 years of age, living in the house, apartment, or mobile home.
19b. Answer this question if the person has at least one of his or her own grandchildren living in the house, apartment, or mobile home. Mark the "Yes" box if the person is currently responsible for the basic needs of the grandchild or grandchildren.
19c. Mark one box to indicate the length of time the person has been providing for the basic needs of his or her grandchild or grandchildren.
