ACS CE CPS ECLS-B ECLS-K NLSY79 NLSY97 NSFG SIPP · 2003, 2010: 2000-2010. Wave 1, 5: w2. Is...

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ACS CE CPS ECLS-B ECLS-KAdd

HealthNLSY79 NLSY97 SIPP

U.S.

Census

Mother Father Women Men

Regarding non-resident father:

Yes

No

Child care

Yes

No

Question for mothers who live with their children:

Yes

No

Yes

No

Family Ties Across Households: Instrumental Support

Questions & Responses

Data Sets and Waves/Cycles/Years/Panels

Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

w2

Is [CHILD] currently being cared for by someone

other than you (and (his/her) father) on a regular

basis? By regular, I mean at least once a week for

the past month. NOTE: This item refers only to care

given by someone other than the custodial parents.

Question for fathers who have primary (sole)

custody of child:

w2


other than you on a regular basis? By regular, I mean

at least once a week for the past month.

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Child Care

w1

Does he look after [CHILD] (and [TWIN]) on a regular

basis while you do other things outside of the

home?

During your pregnancy, did you receive any of the

following types of support from anyone besides

[FATHER]? Did you receive....w1

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008



U.S.

Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008


Yes

No


Yes

No

Yes

No

Question for mothers who do not live with their

children:

w2


other than [PERSON CHILD USUALLY LIVES WITH] on

a regular basis? By regular, I mean at least once a

week for the past month.

w3


custody of child:


other than you (or (his/her) (father/mother)) on a

regular basis? By regular, I mean at least once a

week for the past month. Please include day care

centers, preschools, and relatives and friends.

NOTE: This item refers to care given by anyone

other than the custodial parents.

w4


custody of child:

(Besides the (day care center/nursery

school/preschool/Head Start program/pre-

kindergarten/junior kindergarten/kindergarten) that

[CHILD] attends), is (he/she) being cared for by

someone other than you (or (his/her)

(mother/father)) for at least eight hours a week for

a month or more? Please include relatives and

friends. NOTE: This item refers to care provided by

anyone other than the custodial parent(s).



U.S.

Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No


children:

w3


other than [PERSON CHILD USUALLY LIVES WITH] on

a regular basis? By regular, I mean at least once a

week for the past month. Please include day care

centers, preschools, and relatives and friends.

NOTE: This item refers only to care given by

someone other than the custodial caregivers,

including mother if child does not live with her.

Question for fathers who do not have primary

(sole) custody of child:

w3


other than (you or [MOTHER]/[PERSON CHILD

USUALLY LIVES WITH]) on a regular basis? By

regular, I mean at least once a week for the past

month. Please include day care centers, preschools,

and relatives and friends. NOTE: This item refers

only to care given by someone other than the

custodial caregivers, including mother if child does

not live with her.



w2


other than (you or [MOTHER]/[PERSON CHILD

USUALLY LIVES WITH]) on a regular basis? By

regular, I mean at least once a week for the past

month. NOTE: This item refers only to care given by

someone other than the custodial parents.



U.S.

Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

NEXT, I'M GOING TO ASK YOU SOME QUESTIONS

ABOUT CHILDCARE AND SCHOOLING. WE'LL START

WITH CHILDCARE. WE DEFINE CHILDCARE AS ANY

CARE GIVEN BY SOMEONE OTHER THAN A PARENT.

CHILDCARE INCLUDES CARE BY RELATIVES,

BABYSITTERS, AND NANNIES. IT ALSO INCLUDES

TIME WHEN THE CHILD ATTENDS DAYCARE CENTERS

OR PRESCHOOLS.P97

During [name of youth]'s FIRST year of life, did

(he/she) ever spend twenty or more hours a week in

childcare?


children:

w4




other than [CHILD CARE PERSON] on a regular basis?

By regular, I mean at least once a week for the past

month. Please include day care centers, preschools,

and relatives and friends. NOTE: This item refers

only to care given by anyone other than the

custodial caregivers, including mother if child does

not live with her.

In the (1st/2nd/3rd) year of [BIOCHILD]'s life, was

(he/she) cared for in any regular childcare

arrangement, for a month or more, while you

worked or participated in some regular activity?

Please include arrangements with [BIOCHILD]'s

other (parent/step parent), a sibling or other

relative.

08



U.S.

Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Not counting regular school, in the past four weeks

has (PERSON#) been cared for in any regularly

scheduled arrangement such as a babysitter, family

member, or some other regularly scheduled child

care arrangement?

95

In the past four weeks have any of these children,

aged 12 or under, been cared for in any regular

arrangement such as a day care, nursery school, play

group, babysitter, after school care, relative, or

some other child care arrangement? If necessary: By

“regular,” I mean at least once a week for a month

or more.

02, 06-

08

In the past four weeks, has (PERSON#) been cared

for in any regularly scheduled arrangement such as a

day care center, nursery school, babysitter, family

member, or some other regularly scheduled child

care arrangement?

95

In the past four weeks, has this child been cared for

in any regular arrangement such as a day care,

nursery school, play group, babysitter, after school

care, relative, or some other child care

arrangement?

02, 06-

08



U.S.

Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

I'd like you to think about all of the child care

arrangements used for [fill HISHER] child(ren) during

[fill HISHER] work hours in the last four months. Did

[fill TEMPNAME] [fill TEMP] usually pay for any of

these arrangements? [fill TEMP2]

ONLY COUNT CHILD CARE THAT HAPPENED WHILE

THE PERSON WORKED OR COMMUTED TO/FROM

WORK. DO *NOT* INCLUDE ANY TUITION COSTS

FOR KINDERGARTEN OR BEYOND

04, 08

Has ([CHILD]/[TWIN]) ever received care from a

relative on a regular basis?w1 w1

Relative Specific Child Care

Is ([CHILD]/[TWIN]) now receiving care from a

relative other than a parent on a regular basis

(before or after school), for example, from

grandparents, brothers or sisters, or any other

relatives?w1, 5

Is [CHILD] now receiving care from a relative on a

regular basis (including care provided before or

after school)? This may include grandparents,

brothers and sisters, or any relatives other than

(you/[CHILD]'s (parents/guardians)).w1

Did [CHILD] receive care from a relative on a regular

basis the year before (he/she) started kindergarten?

THIS MEANS ANYTIME IN THE YEAR BEFORE CHILD

ENTERED KINDERGARTEN.w1



U.S.

Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

ENTER NUMBER OF MONTHS

ENTER YEAR

ENTER MONTH

YEARS

MONTHS

MONTHS OLD

Less than a month old

# MONTHS

One

Two

Three

Four or more

How old was [CHILD] in years and months when

(he/she) first received care from any relative on a

regular basis? w1

How old was [CHILD] when (he/she) was first taken

care of by someone else on a regular basis?w2

How old was [CHILD] when you first started using

[PRIMARY ARRANGEMENT]?w2, 3

Age of Child When in Care

How old was ([CHILD]/[TWIN]) in months when

(he/she) first received care from any relative on a

regular basis?w1

How many months old was [BIOCHILD] when you

first used that arrangement for (him/her)? 08

Number of Child Care Arrangements

How many different regular care arrangements do

you currently have with relatives for

([CHILD]/[TWIN])?

w1, 5



U.S.

Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

One

Two

Three

Four

One

Two

Three

Four

NUMBER OF ARRANGEMENTS


One


One

NUMBER OF TIMES

None

(Not including any of the schools or centers we

asked about earlier,)How many different childcare

arrangements are you currently using for [CHILD]? w4

Changes in Child Care Arrangements

How many times have you changed your child care

arrangements since [CHILD] was born? By changes I

mean, for example, that your child got a new

babysitter, or started going to a new family child

care program or day care center.w2

How many different regular care arrangements did

you have with relatives for [CHILD]'s care in the year

before (he/she) started kindergarten?

w1

How many different arrangements are you currently

using? w2

How many different childcare arrangements are you

currently using for [CHILD]?w3

LET'S TALK ABOUT YOUR CURRENT CARE

ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATIVES.

How many different regular care arrangements do

you currently have with relatives?w1



U.S.

Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

NUMBER OF TIMES

None

Grandparent

Aunt

Uncle

Brother

Sister

Another relative

Grandparent

Aunt

Uncle

Brother

Sister

Another relative

IF YES: ASK: Who gave you the support?

(Circle All That Apply)

Mother

Father

Other relatives

Baby's father's family

Other (not specified)

Friends

Regarding child care received during your

pregnancy:

w1

How many times have you changed your child care

arrangements since [CHILD]'s first birthday? By

changes I mean, for example, that your child got a

new babysitter, or started going to a new family

child care program or day care center.w3

Child Care Provider(s)

LET'S TALK ABOUT THE RELATIVE WHO PROVIDES

THE MOST CARE FOR ([CHILD]/[TWIN]) NOW.

Is that relative (*CHILD+/*TWIN+)'s…

w1, 5

LET'S TALK ABOUT THE RELATIVE WHO PROVIDES

THE MOST CARE FOR [CHILD] NOW.

Who is the relative who cares for [CHILD]?

PROBE FOR RELATIONSHIP.

w1



U.S.

Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

Child's (father/mother) (not live-in)

(Mother/Father)'s partner or (boy/girl)friend

Child's sibling

Child's maternal grandparent

Other relative on mother's side

Child's paternal grandparent

Other relative on father's side

(Father/Mother)'s partner

(Mother/Father)'s partner's relative

Non-relative/family child care

Day care center

Child care center

Head Start/Early Head Start

Other (Not specified)

Child's other parent or stepparent

Child's sibling

Child's grandparent

Other relative of child

Nonrelative

IF MORE THAN ONE ARRANGEMENT: Which is your

primary arrangement? Is it [ARRANGEMENTS]? By

primary, I mean the arrangement where [CHILD]

spends the most time.

w2, 3

What is the primary type of child care arrangement

you are using now? By primary, I mean the

arrangement where [CHILD] spends the most time.

w4

w2-4

w2-4

What type(s) of arrangement(s) are you using now?

PROBE: Any others? w2, 3

NOTE: NURSERY SCHOOL AND PRESCHOOL SHOULD

BE CODED AS DAY CAREw3

Who cared for [BIOCHILD] in the [(1ST/2ND/3RD)

YEAR CHILDCARE LOCATION]? Was it [BIOCHILD]'s

other (parent/stepparent), a sibling, a grandparent,

another relative, or a nonrelative?

08

w2-4

w2-4

w2, 3

w4

w2, 3

w2-4

w2-4

w2-4

w2-4

w2-4

w2-4

w2-4



U.S.

Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

*Self-Care - your child takes care of him or herself

Think about the care that you use (for all your

children) during the hours that you are at work,

school, training or traveling to one of these

activities. Which of the following types of care do

you use in a typical week? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

08

Think about the care that you use for [CHILD 1-X]

during the hours that you are at work, school,

training or traveling to one of these activities. Which

of the following types of care do you use for [CHILD

1-X] in a typical week?

08

*Spousal or Partner Care - your spouse or partner

looks after a child

08

*Relative Care - another relative looks after your

child/children

*Sibling Care - your child's older brother or sister

looks after a younger child/children

*Non-relative Care - a non-relative looks after

your child in your child's home

*Family Day Care - your child goes to the

caregiver's home to be looked after

*Child Care Center - your child attends a regular

pre-school, Head Start, Montessori, day care

center, or other pre-kindergarten program

*Formal Schooling - your child attends a

kindergarten or elementary school

*After School Care - your child attends a formal

program for after the school day



U.S.

Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

*Child's maternal grandparents

*Child's paternal grandparents

*Child's great-grandparent

*Child's aunt or uncle

*Other (SPECIFY)

Child's other parent/stepparent

Card child's brother/sister 13+

Child's brother/sister under 13

Child's grandparent

Other relative

Nonrelative or babysitter

Day care center

Nursery/preschool

Other (specify):

Child's other parent/stepparent

Child's brother/sister 13+


Child's grandparent

Other relative

Nonrelative or babysitter

Day care center

Nursery/preschool

Other (specify):

Which of these people have taken care of [CHILD 1-

X] while you were working, in school, in training, or

commuting?

08

*Father who does not live with child (father may

be biological, step, or adoptive)

Please look at Card I-4 and tell me, in the last four

weeks, how was (PERSON#) cared for while you

worked?

95

Please look at Card I-4. In the past four weeks, what

kind of regularly scheduled arrangement did you

have for (PERSON's) care? (CODE ALL THAT APPLY.)

95



U.S.

Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

Child's other parent/step parent

Child's brother/sister 13+


Child's grandparent

Other relative

Non-relative or babysitter

Day care center

Nursery/preschool

Family day care

Federally-funded Head Start program

Kindergarten/school (grades 1-12)

Before or after school care

Child cares for self

Other

Own home

Other home

Both/Varies

Yes

No

Please look at Card 83. Which of these, if any, have

you used for this child in the past four weeks?

IF MORE THAN 1 CHILD ASK: Please look at Card 83.

Which of these, if any, have you used for any of

these children in the past four weeks?

ENTER all that apply.

02, 06-

08

Location of Child Care

Is the care provided by ([CHILD]/[TWIN])'s

([RELATIVE]/that relative) in your home or another

home?w1, 5

Does (*CHILD+/*TWIN+)’s (*RELATIVE+/that relative)

who provides this care live in your household?

PROBE: INCLUDE PERSONS LIVING IN IN-LAW

SUITES, ABOVE GARAGES, OR IN QUARTERS

ATTACHED TO HOUSE.w1



U.S.

Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

Own home

Other home

Both/varies

Own home

Other home

Both/varies

In child's home

In provider's home

Provider and [CHILD] live in same home


Day care/school

Child's and provider's home

Church

Pre-school

Babysitter w3

In-home daycare w3

Child's home

Other home

Other place

w2-4

w2-4

w2-4

w2-4

w2

w2

Talking about the relative who provides the most

care for [CHILD] now:

Is the care provided by ([CHILD]'s [RELATIVE]/ that

relative) in your home or another home? w1

Was that care provided in your home or in another

home? (in the year before starting kindergarten)

w1

Where does [MAIN PROVIDER] usually take care of

[CHILD]?w2-4

w3

w3

Where did the care take place for the childcare

arrangement during [BIOCHILD]'s (1st/2nd/3rd) year

of life. Did it take place in [BIOCHILD]'s home,

another home, a day care or group care center, a

nursery or preschool or someplace else?08



U.S.

Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

Child's home

Other private home/Provider's home

Both/Went back and forth

Child lives with provider

Other (SPECIFY)

*Respondent

*Child's father

*Equal split between R and child's father

*This relative

*Other (SPECIFY)

*Respondent

*Child's father


*This relative

*Other (specify)

*Respondent

*Child's father


*This relative

*Other (specify)

*Respondent's spouse, partner (who is NOT child's

father)


father)

Who most often took [CHILD 1-X] and picked [CHILD

1-X] up?

08


father)

Who most often took your child and picked your

child up from the family day care provider's

location?

08

Who most often took your child and picked your

child up from the child care center?

08

Where did [RELATIVE CAREGIVER] most often care

for [CHILD 1-X]?

08



U.S.

Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

*Child's other parent or stepparent?

*Brother or sister age 15 or older?

*Brother or sister under age 15?

*Grandparent?

*Any other relative?

Yes

No

Yes

No

Every day or almost every day,

A few times a week,

A few times a month,

Once or twice, or

Never?

During a typical week last month, please tell me if

[fill TEMPNAME] used any of the following

individuals or arrangements to look after [fill

CHILDNAME1] on a regular basis. By regular basis, I

mean at least ONCE A WEEK during the PAST

MONTH.

04, 08

*A non-relative such as a friend, neighbor, sitter,

nanny, or au pair?

For ANY of the children we have discussed, did the

child's other parent or parents provide any non-cash

items during the last 12 months? Such items would

include things like diapers, clothing, or services such

as child care.04, 08

Frequency/Duration of Child Care

In the past month, how often have you looked after

your child while child's mother did other things?

Was it…

w1



U.S.

Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

PROBE: In the last 30 days.

Every day or almost every day,

A few times a week,

A few times a month,

Once or twice, or

Never?

Often

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

Before school

After school

On weekends

Before school

After school

Weekends

w3, 4

(READ ITEM). Would you say (he/she) helps you with

this often, sometimes, rarely, or never?

• How often does (he/she) look after [CHILD]

when you need to do things?

Does ([CHILD]/[TWIN]) receive care from ((his/her)

[RELATIVE]/that relative) before school, after

school, or on weekends?

CODE ALL THAT APPLY. w5

Regarding relative who provides the most care for

[CHILD] now:

w1

Does [CHILD] receive that care before school, after

school, or on weekends?

In the past month, how often has [CHILD] (and

[TWIN])'s biological father looked after

*him/her/them+ while you did other things? Was it…

w1

(Fathers/Mothers) can help in many different ways.

Please tell me how often [FATHER/MOTHER] helps

you with the following:

w2-4



U.S.

Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

Yes

No

NUMBER OF HOURS

Regarding non-resident father:

NUMBER OR HOURS

NUMBER OF HOURS

TOTAL NUMBER OF HOURS.

NUMBER OF HOURS

NUMBER OF HOURS


[CHILD] now:

Is the care that [CHILD] receives from ((his/her)

[RELATIVE]/that relative) regularly scheduled at

least once each week?w1

How many hours each day does [PRIMARY

ARRANGEMENT] usually take care of [CHILD]? w2, 3

w1About how many hours each week does he usually

care for [him/her/them] while you are not home?


[CHILD] now.

w1You said that [CHILD] was cared for by [NUMBER]

other relatives on a regular basis. How many hours

each week does [CHILD] receive care from these

other relatives?

How many hours each week does ([CHILD]/[TWIN])

receive care from (his/her) ([RELATIVE]/that

relative)?w1, 5

You said that ([CHILD]/[TWIN]) was cared for by

[NUMBER] other (relative/relatives) on a regular

basis. How many total hours each week does

([CHILD]/[TWIN]) receive care from (this/these)

other (relative/relatives)?

w1, 5


[CHILD] now.

w1How many hours each week does [CHILD] receive

care from ((his/her) [RELATIVE]/that relative)?



U.S.

Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

NUMBER OF HOURS

NUMBER OF HOURS

NUMBER OF HOURS

NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK

NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK

ENTER NUMBER OF HOURS

w2

Including all the different arrangements that you

use, how many hours a week is (he/she) in care? w3

How many hours each week does [CHILD] usually

spend being cared for at the [MAIN PROVIDER]? w4

Including all the different child care arrangements

that you use (but not including time (he/she) spends

in any of the schools or centers we asked about

earlier), how many hours a week is (he/she) in care?

w4

How many hours each week did [CHILD] receive

care from (his/her) relative the year before (he/she)

started kindergarten?w1

How many hours a week is [CHILD] in care, including

all the different arrangements that you use?

In a typical week in the last month, how many hours

did you work for pay, attend school, attend training,

or travel to work, school, or training?

IF R VOLUNTEERS THAT R's CHILD(REN) ARE WITH R

WHILE R WORKS OR THAT CHILD(REN) ARE WITH R

WHILE R COMMUTES: ASK FOR THE NUMBER OF

HOURS THAT R WORKS, ATTENDS SCHOOL OR

TRAINING, OR COMMUTES AND THE CHILD(REN)

ARE NOT WITH (HIM/HER).

IF R VOLUNTEERS THAT THERE WAS NO TYPICAL

WEEK: ENTER 999

08



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

*Asked of parents who report there was no typical

week






Yes

No

Yes

No

Did [CHILD X] spend the same number of hours as

[CHILD Y] being cared for by a non-relative?08

Did [CHILD X] spend the same number of hours as

[CHILD Y] being cared for by family day care

providers? 08

Of the hours that you spent at work, in school, in

training, or commuting, how many did non-relatives

care for [CHILD 1-X]?08

About how many hours per week of those that you

were working, in school, in training, or commuting,

was [CHILD 1-X] cared for by a family-care provider?08

About how many hours of those that you were

working, in school, in training, or commuting, was

[CHILD] cared for in child care centers?08

08

Okay, I will be asking you about the child care

arrangements used LAST WEEK while you were at

work, school, or in training. In total, last week how

many hours did you work for pay, attend school,

attend training, or travel to work, school, or

training?

How many hours of those that you were working, in

school, in training, or commuting did [RELATIVE

CAREGIVER] care for [CHILD 1-X]?08



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

NUMBER OF DAYS

NUMBER OF DAYS

NUMBER OF DAYS

NUMBER OF DAYS

One to two months

Three to five months

Six to eight months, or

Nine to twelve months

# MONTH(S)

MONTH

YEAR

How many days each week does ([CHILD]/[TWIN])

receive care from (his/her) ([RELATIVE]/that

relative}?w1, 5

w2, 3

For how long did [CHILD] receive care from (his/her)

relative the year before (he/she) started

kindergarten? Would you say …

w1

How many months did you use that childcare

arrangement for [BIOCHILD] in (his/her)

(1st/2nd/3rd) year of life? (ROUND TO NEAREST

MONTH.)

08

What month and year did you first use that

arrangement?08


[CHILD] now.

w1How many days each week does [CHILD] receive

care from ((his/her) [RELATIVE]/that relative)?

How many days each week did [CHILD] receive care

from (his/her) relative the year before (he/she)

started kindergarten?w1

How many days each week does [PRIMARY

ARRANGEMENT] usually take care of [CHILD]?



U.S.

Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

Yes

No

NUMBER OF CHILDREN

NUMBER OF ADULTS

Yes

No

Yes

No

Number of Children and Adults Associated with Child Care

NEXT, I'D LIKE TO TALK TO YOU ABOUT ALL CHILD

CARE ARRANGEMENTS YOU HAVE FOR [TWIN] ON A

REGULAR BASIS.

Does [TWIN] currently have the same child care

arrangements as [CHILD]?w1, 5


[CHILD] now.

w1How many children are usually cared for together, in

the same group at the same time, by ([CHILD]'s

[RELATIVE]/that relative), counting [CHILD]?

Was there any charge or fee for the care [CHILD]

received (the year before (he/she) started

kindergarten) from this (relative/nonrelative), paid

either by you or someone else? IF NECESSARY SAY,

Please only think about the relative who provided

the most care for [CHILD].

w1


[CHILD] now.

w1How many adults usually care for [CHILD] at the

same time (at your home/at ((his/her)

[RELATIVE]'s/that relative's) home)?

Charges/Fees for Child Care

Is there any charge or fee for the care

([CHILD]/[TWIN]) receives from (his/her)

([RELATIVE]/that relative) paid either by you or

someone else?w1



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Paid part of the cost

Free child care

Neither

Both

Does [PERSON CHILD USUALLY LIVES WITH] receive

any kind of payment for taking care of [CHILD]?w3, 4

When [fill CHILDNAME1] was cared for by ([fill

HISHERG] grandparent(s)/this other relative/this

non-relative), did [fill TEMPNAME] or [fill

PTEMPNAME] family usually make any money

payment for this arrangement?04, 08

You said that since [fill MONTH1] 1st, [fill

TEMPNAME] received child care services or support.

Did [fill HESHE] pay part of the cost of the child care

or did [fill HESHE] receive FREE child care services?04, 08

Was there any charge or fee for the Head Start

program paid either by you or someone else?w1

Regarding program type (day care center, nursery

school, preschool, prekindergarten program):

w1

Was there any charge or fee for the [PROGRAM

TYPE] [CHILD] attended (the year before (he/she)

started kindergarten) paid either by you or someone

else?

NOW I AM GOING TO ASK ABOUT EDUCATION

EXPENSES. PLEASE INCLUDE ANY DIRECT PAYMENTS

MADE FOR ANY MEMBERS OF YOUR CU OR FOR

ANYONE OUTSIDE YOUR CU.

03



U.S.

Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

Read each item on list

Nursery school or child day care centers

Yes

No

* IF YES - Read each item on list

Did you pay for -

*Tuition? 03, 10

*Housing while attending school? 03, 10

*Food or board while attending school? 03, 10

*Private school bus service? 03, 10

*Test preparation or tutoring services? 10

03, 10

03, 10

*None/No more entries 03, 10

Have you or any members of your household paid

for any/other school related expenses?10

03, 10

03, 10

*Purchase of any school books, supplies, or

equipment, which has not already been reported?

*Other school related expenses not already

reported?03, 10

Since the first of the reference month, have you or

any members of your CU paid for -03


any members of your household paid for -10

03, 10

Have you or any members of your CU paid for

any/other school related expenses?03

NOW I AM GOING TO ASK ABOUT EDUCATION

EXPENSES. PLEASE INCLUDE ANY DIRECT PAYMENTS

MADE FOR ANY MEMBERS OF YOUR HOUSEHOLD

OR FOR ANYONE OUTSIDE YOUR HOUSEHOLD AND

ANY PAYMENTS YOU MADE ONLINE OR HAD

AUTOMATICALLY DEDUCTED.

10

DO NOT INCLUDE PAYMENTS MADE ON STUDENT

LOANS.10



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

What was the expense for?

Enter value

Who was the expense for (if CU member)?

ENTER NAME

Non-CU member

ENTER NAME

Was this expense for-

Someone inside the household?

Someone outside the household?

Ask if not apparent: What kind of school was it? 03

Child day care center 03, 10

Nursery school or preschool 03, 10

Other 03, 10

How much was paid? 03

How much was paid?/ How much is paid monthly? 10

Enter value 03, 10

Yes

No

How much was or will be reimbursed?

Enter value03, 10

Ask if not apparent: What kind of school or facility

was it?10

Has any of this amount been or will any of it be

reimbursed by an employer, agency, or other

person? 03, 10

The following questions are asked for each item on

the above list:03, 10

03, 10

03

10



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

ENTER AMOUNT

ENTER UNIT

Per hour

Per day

Per week

Per month

Per year

Other (specify)

ENTER AMOUNT

ENTER UNIT

Per hour

Per day

Per week

Per month

Per year

Other (specify)

ENTER AMOUNT

ENTER UNIT

Per hour

Per day

Per week

Per month

Per year

Other (specify)

How much does your household pay

(*CHILD+/*TWIN+)’s (*RELATIVE+/that relative) to care

for ([CHILD]/[TWIN])?

w1

How much did your household pay this

(relative/nonrelative) to care for [CHILD] the year

before (he/she) started kindergarten? IF NONE,

ENTER ZERO.

w1



w1

How much did your household pay for [CHILD] to go

to the [PROGRAM TYPE] the year before (he/she)

started kindergarten? IF NONE, ENTER ZERO.



U.S.

Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

ENTER AMOUNT

ENTER UNIT

Per hour

Per day

Per week

Per month

Per year

Other (specify)

How much did your household pay for [CHILD] to go

to the Head Start program? IF NONE, ENTER ZERO.

w1



U.S.

Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

ENTER AMOUNT

Yes

No

Per hour

Per day

Per week

ENTER AMOUNT

Child only

Child and other(s)

Is this amount for ([CHILD]/[TWIN]) only, or does it

include other children in your household?w1

How much money did you pay [RELATIVE

CAREGIVER] for child care? Please answer in

whatever time unit is most convenient for you. Do

exclude the amount that an employer, outside

agency, or anyone outside of your household pays

for this child care.

08

What is the total amount that you are paying for the

care of [CHILD 1-X] that was provided by non-

relatives? Please answer in whatever time unit is

most convenient for you. Do not include the amount

that an employer, outside agency, or anyone outside

of your household pays for this child care.

08

In total, how much do you pay to family-care

providers for the care of [CHILD 1-X]? Please answer

in whatever time unit is most convenient for you

(hour, day, week). Do not include the amount that

an employer, outside agency, or anyone else outside

of your household pays for this child care.08

About how much money did you pay for [CHILD

CARE TYPE] in a typical week? Exclude the amount

that an employer, outside agency or anyone outside

of your household pays for this child care.

08

Are you paying [RELATIVE CAREGIVER] for care of

[CHILD 1-X]?08



U.S.

Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

Child only

Child and other(s)

Child only

Child and others

ENTER NUMBER CHILDREN

NUMBER OF CHILDREN

Child only

Pay for child care or summer camp

Yes

No

Regarding relative care, non-relative care, Head

Start, and/or program type (day care center,

nursery school, preschool, prekindergarten

program):w1

Was this amount for [CHILD] only or did it include

other children in your household?

Regarding amount paid for by someone outside of

household:

(Other than the child support you told me about,

between) January 1 and December 31, 2007, did

(CHILD's/the children's) (father/mother) do any of

the following for CHILD?00, 02,

04, 06,

08

Regarding amount paid for by someone outside of

household:w2-4

How many children, including [CHILD], are covered

in this amount?

w2-4

w4

Child Care Payment Provider

w2, 3Is this amount for [CHILD]'s care only, or does it

cover other children from your household?

Regarding relative care, nonrelative care, Head

Start, and/or program type (day care center,

nursery school, preschool, prekindergarten

program): w1 w1

How many children was this amount for, including

([CHILD]/([CHILD]/[TWIN]))?



U.S.

Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

*Someone else?

Yes

No

Has he done this often, sometimes, or never?

Often

Sometimes

Never

For each item, mark (X) one response

*Helped pay for child's child care expenses

Often

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

Not applicable

Do any of the following people or organizations help

to pay for (*CHILD+/*TWIN+)’s (*RELATIVE+/relative

care giver/non-relative care giver/child care center)

to care for (him/her)? How about...

w1*A relative of ([CHILD]/[TWIN]) outside your

household who provides money specifically for

that care?

Fathers who do not live with their children

sometimes help out with them in other ways. I am

going to read things that fathers may do. Please tell

me whether [CHILD] (and [TWIN])'s father has done

these things often, sometimes, or never. How often

has he done any of the following for [CHILD] (and

[TWIN])? w1

*Helped pay for *CHILD+ (and *TWIN+)’s child care

expenses?

How often have you done any of the following for

your child?

w1



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

*Someone else? (SPECIFY)

Yes

No


Yes

No


Yes

No

Respondent/Child's (mother/father)

Child's (father/mother)

Other relative of child

Friend




w1

Did any of the following people or organizations

help to pay for [CHILD] to go to that program the

year before (he/she) started kindergarten? How

about…

*A relative of [CHILD] outside your household who

provided money specifically for that care?

Who provides payment (to PERSON CHILD USUALLY

LIVES WITH) ?

w4


help to pay for this (relative/nonrelative) care

provider to care for [CHILD] the year before

(he/she) started kindergarten? How about…

w1*A relative of [CHILD] outside your household who



help to pay for [CHILD] to go to Head Start? How

about…

w1*A relative of [CHILD] outside your household who




U.S.

Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

Yes

No charge for child care, care by relative

No

No charge for child care

Yes

No

No charge for program

PROBE: Anyone or any place else?

CIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY

Child's (father/mother) (not live-in)

Relative not living with (mother/father)

Government agency

Employer

Child care center

Head Start or Early Head Start


Community organization

Community organization (source of funds unknown)

Mother's school w2

School w3

*Helped pay for [CHILD]'s child care expenses

Who gives you money for the voucher or

scholarship?w2

Does any person or any agency give you money, a

voucher, or a scholarship to help pay for child care?w2, 3

w2, 3

w2

w3

w3

w2, 3

w2, 3

w2

w3

Not including child support, which of the following

things has ([PARTNER]/you) done during the past

year?w3

w2, 3

w2, 3

w2, 3

w2, 3

w2, 3

w2, 3

(Does/Did) any person or any agency give you

money, a voucher, or a scholarship to help pay for

the (day care center/nursery school/preschool/Head

Start program/pre-kindergarten/junior

kindergarten/kindergarten)?w4

Who or what agency gives you money for the

voucher or scholarship?w3

w2, 3



U.S.

Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Child's non-resident parent

Relative of child

Other

Does an employer, outside agency, or anyone else

outside your household pay for all or part of the

care given to [CHILD 1-X] by family-care providers? 08



care given to [CHILD 1-X] by child care centers or

programs?08

Who or what employer, agency, or person pays for

all or part of your child-care expenses in a typical

week?

(SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)08


outside your household pay for all or part of your

child-care expenses in a typical week? 08



care that [RELATIVE CAREGIVER] provides for [CHILD

1-X]?08



care that non-relatives provide for [CHILD 1-X]? 08



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008


Relative of child

Other


Relative of child

Other


Relative of child

Other


Relative of child

Other

Yes

No

Did not use any arrangements


all or part of [RELATIVE CAREGIVER]'s care of [CHILD

1-X]? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)08


all or part of the care provided by non-relatives for

[CHILD]? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.)08


all or part of the care of [CHILD] by family-care

providers? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)08


all or part of center-care for [CHILD 1-X]?

(SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)08

Did anyone help [fill TEMPNAME] pay for all or part

of the cost of any child care arrangements for [fill

CHILDNAME1]? By this, I mean a government

agency, an employer, a relative, or a friend. 04, 08



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

Yes

No

Child's other parent

Relative or friend

Other

Yes

No

Who was that?

A relative

A friend

Other

Dollar amount per…

Week

Month

Year


ENTER AMOUNT

How much money does child's

(father/mother/relative) (not live in) give you (or

what is the value of the voucher or scholarship?)

w2, 3

In total, what amount does [CHILD CARE AID TYPE]

pay in a typical week? 08

Who was that? (Who or what agency helped pay for

[fill HISHER] childcare?) MARK ALL THAT APPLY.

04, 08

Did an employer, a charity, a relative, or a friend

also help pay the cost of any of the child care since

[fill MONTH1] 1st? [else]. Did an employer, a charity,

a relative, or a friend help pay the cost of any of the

child care since [fill MONTH1] 1st?04, 08

04, 08

Amount Paid by Outside Person for Child Care

Did anyone else pay for all or part of the cost of [fill

HISHER] child care while [fill HESHE] worked? By

this, I mean a government agency, an employer, a

relative, or a friend.04, 08



U.S.

Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

Per hour

Per day

Per week

ENTER AMOUNT

Per hour

Per day

Per week

ENTER AMOUNT

Per hour

Per day

Per week

ENTER AMOUNT

Per hour

Per day

Per week

ENTER AMOUNT

In total, what amount did or will an employer,

outside agency, or individual pay for the care that

[RELATIVE CAREGIVER] provided for [CHILD 1-X]?

Please answer in whatever time unit is most

convenient for you (hour, day, week). 08

What amount did or will an employer, outside

agency, or individual pay for the care that non-

relatives provided for [CHILD 1-X]? Please answer in

whatever time unit is most convenient for you.08


agency, or individual pay for the care of [CHILD 1-X]

by family day care providers? Please answer in



agency, or individual pay for the care that day care

centers provided to [CHILD]? Please answer in




U.S.

Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

*Taking care of a minor child

*Other family or home responsibilities

*Other

What is the main reason [fill HESHE] never worked

[fill 6MOSFIL] at a paid job or business?)

04, 08

Is the payment information for non-relatives' care of

[CHILD X] the same as that for [CHILD Y]? That is, do

you pay the same total amount, do the same

individuals, employers, or agencies help or not help

pay for non-relatives' care of [CHILD X], do they pay

the same amount as that for [CHILD Y]?

08

Is the payment information for care of [CHILD X] by

family care providers the same as that for [CHILD Y]?

That is, do you pay the same total amount, do the

same individuals, employers, or agencies help or not

help pay for family-care providers' care of [CHILD X],

do they pay the same amount as that for [CHILD Y]?

08

Is the payment information for care of [CHILD X] by

child-care centers the same as that for [CHILD Y]?

That is, do you pay the same total amount, do the

same individuals, employers, or agencies help or not

help pay for child care centers' care of [CHILD X], do

they pay the same amount as that for [CHILD Y]?

08



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

OR

Yes

No

MARK ALL THAT APPLY

A minor child

MARK ONE ONLY

A minor child


*Adult day care centers

Since [fill SIXMTHFIL] [fill HAVHAS] [fill TEMPNAME]

had any long periods off work because [fill HESHE]

[fill WASWERE] taking care of someone else --

specifically, a child, an elderly person, or a disabled

person.

04, 08Since [fill LASTYRFIL], have there been any periods of

time when [fill TEMPNAME] [fill WASWERE] off work

for 6 months or more because [fill HESHE] [fill

WASWERE] taking care of someone else --


person?

Who [fill HAVEWEREFIL] [fill TEMPNAME] [fill

BEENFIL] taking care of [fill ATTIMEFIL]? [ASKED FOR

FIRST AND MOST RECENT]

04, 08READ CATEGORIES IF NECESSARY. ENTER ALL THAT

APPLY

Which one would you say [fill ISWASFIL] [fill

PTEMPNAME] main caregiving responsibility?

[ASKED FOR FIRST AND MOST RECENT] 04, 08

Adult Care/Caregiving


any members of your household made any

payments for the following?

10

*Care for invalids, convalescents, handicapped, or

elderly personal in the home



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008


the above list:Ask if not apparent: Describe the care/service/item.

Household member

Non-household member

10

ENTER AMOUNT 03, 10

Yes

No

Yes

No

NUMBER OF HOURS

Yes

No

03, 10

What was the total amount paid in the above

month?/

What is your monthly expense?

03, 10

Is anyone in your household (besides you) disabled

or chronically ill?08

Which household member is this? (INTERVIEWER:

PROBE IF THERE IS MORE THAN ONE HOUSEHOLD

MEMBER: "Is there anyone else?")

08

03, 10

Ask if not apparent : Was the person who received

the care a CU member? 03

OR

Ask if not apparent: (Was/were) the

(care/service/item) for a member of your household

or someone outside of your household?

10

Do you regularly spend time helping or taking care

of (this/these) individual(s)?08

About how many hours per week do you spend

doing this? 08

Do you regularly spend time helping or taking care

of a relative or friend who does not live in your

household? 08



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

# HOURS

MARK ONLY ONE

RELATIVE

Son

Daughter

Spouse

Parent

Other relative

NONRELATIVE

Friend or Neighbor

Paid help

Other nonrelative

Did not receive help

MARK ONLY ONE

No one else helped

RELATIVE

Son

Daughter

Spouse

Parent

Other relative

NONRELATIVE

Friend or Neighbor

Paid help

Other nonrelative

About how many hours per week do you spend

doing this? 08

You have said [fill TEMPNAME] need(s) the help of

another person with one or more activities. Who

generally helps [fill TEMPNAME] with these

activities?

04, 08

First Helper

-----------

Does anyone else help [fill TEMPNAME] with these

activities?

04, 08



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

Less than 6 months

6 to 11 months

1 to 2 years

3 to 5 years

More than 5 years

Yes

No

How much was paid for such help in [fill TEMP5]?

ENTER AMOUNT

Yes

No

ASK OR VERIFY: THIS PERSON MUST BE 15 YEARS OF

AGE OR OLDER.

Is the person who generally helps [fill TEMPNAME]

with these activities a member of this household?04, 08

ENTER LINE NUMBER OF PERSON OR

(N) IF NOT A HOUSEHOLD MEMBER

ASK OR VERIFY: THIS PERSON MUST BE 15 YEARS OF

AGE OR OLDER.

Is the person a member of this household? 04, 08

ENTER LINE NUMBER OF PERSON OR

(N) IF NOT A HOUSEHOLD MEMBER

There are situations in which people provide regular

unpaid care or assistance to a family member or

friend who has a long-term illness or a disability.

During the past month, did [fill TEMPNAME] provide

any such care or assistance to a family member or

friend living here or living elsewhere? [r]H[n]

INCLUDE ONLY UNPAID CARE OR ASSISTANCE

ACTIVITIES. INCLUDE ONLY THOSE ACTIVITIES MADE

NECESSARY BY THE ILLNESS OR DISABILITY OF THE

RECIPIENT.

04, 08

For how long [fill HAVHAS] [fill TEMPNAME] needed

help of another person?

04, 08

During the past month, did [fill TEMPNAME] or([fill

PTEMPNAME] family) pay for any of the help that

[fill TEMPNAME] received? 04, 08

04, 08



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

Yes

No

Spouse

Partner

Child

Grandchild

Parent

Brother/sister

Other relative

Nonrelative

Yes

No

*Taking care of an elderly family member

*Other family or home responsibilities

*Other

During the past month, did [fill TEMPNAME]

regularly spend time with [fill OUTSIDNAM] in order

to provide companionship and emotional support

because of this illness or disability?04, 08

What is the main reason [fill HESHE] never worked

[fill 6MOSFIL] at a paid job or business?)

04, 08*Taking care of a disabled but non-elderly family

member

During the past month, did [fill TEMPNAME] provide

any unpaid care or assistance to any persons who

lived outside of [fill PTEMPNAME] home?

INCLUDE ONLY UNPAID CARE OR ASSISTANCE

ACTIVITIES. INCLUDE ONLY THOSE ACTIVITIES MADE

NECESSARY BY THE ILLNESS OR DISABILITY OF THE

RECIPIENT.

04, 08

What is [fill PTEMPNAME] relationship to [fill

OUTSIDNAM]?

04, 08



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

OR

Yes

No

MARK ALL THAT APPLY

An elderly family member

A disabled but non-elderly family member

MARK ONE ONLY

An elderly family member

A disabled but non-elderly family member

Yes

No

Since [fill SIXMTHFIL] [fill HAVHAS] [fill TEMPNAME]

had any long periods off work because [fill HESHE]

[fill WASWERE] taking care of someone else --


person.

04, 08Since [fill LASTYRFIL], have there been any periods of

time when [fill TEMPNAME] [fill WASWERE] off work

for 6 months or more because [fill HESHE] [fill

WASWERE] taking care of someone else --


person?

Do you have an informal agreement, or an

understanding, not spelled out in a legal document

that ([FATHER]/you) will provide financial support

(to you/for [CHILD])?w2, 3

Who [fill HAVEWEREFIL] [fill TEMPNAME] [fill

BEENFIL] taking care of [fill ATTIMEFIL]? [ASKED FOR

FIRST AND MOST RECENT]

04, 08READ CATEGORIES IF NECESSARY ENTER ALL THAT

APPLY

Which one would you say [fill ISWASFIL] [fill

PTEMPNAME] main caregiving responsibility?

[ASKED FOR FIRST AND MOST RECENT]04, 08

Informal Financial Support



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

How much has he agreed to give you each month? w2, 3

ENTER AMOUNT per… w2, 3

Week w2, 3

Every 2 weeks w2, 3

Month w2, 3

Other (not specified) w2, 3

Per year w2

Didn't pay w2

No specific amount/Gives what he can w2, 3

How much did you agree to give each month?

ENTER AMOUNT per…

Week

Every 2 weeks

Month


No specific amount/Gives what he can

Yes

No

Yes

No

Who received this assistance?

WRITE IN RESPONSE

Receipt of Money from Outside the Household

During the last 12 months, did you or any member

of your (CU/household) receive any REGULAR

income from - Other sources such as from persons

outside your household?03, 10

During 2009 did (you/ anyone in this household)

receive: (Any other/Any) regular financial assistance

from friends or relatives not living in this household?

(not including loans)00-10

w2, 3



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

*Money given to the family

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Regarding the informal agreement for support:

Yes

No


Yes

No

READ FIRST TIME AND AS NECESSARY:

Since [CHILD] (and [TWIN]) turned 5 years old, have

you (or any member of your household) received

any of the following other sources of household

income or support?w5

*Another source of income not from a job?

Specify________________

w2

Has [FATHER] paid anything toward ([CHILD)/your

children)'s support since (he/she/they) (was/were)

born?

w3, 4

Has [FATHER] paid anything toward ([CHILD)/your

children)'s support in the past 12 months?

During your pregnancy, did [FATHER] give you

money or buy things for the (baby/babies)?w1

(In the past 12 months/[DATE]) Has FATHER given

money or other financial support to you directly

(instead of/in addition to) paying formal child

support?w3

USE MOST RECENT: (Since [DATE]/In the past two

years,) has [FATHER] given money or other financial

support to you directly (instead of/in addition to)

paying formal child support?w4



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008


Family and friends

Financial assistance of any kind

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

During (your/*BABY’S MOTHER’S+) pregnancy, did

you receive any of the following types of support

from anyone besides ([FATHER]/[MOTHER])? Did

you receive.... w1

Since [CHILD] was born, have you received any

financial help or money from anyone other than

[FATHER/MOTHER]? Please include your relatives

and friends, and (his/her) relatives and friends, but

don't include help from any government or private

agency.

w2-4

Does [MOTHER] give you any financial support to

help you care for [CHILD]?w2, 3

In the last 12 months, did you have income from any

of the following sources?w1

Has [PREVIOUS RESIDENTIAL (MOTHER/FATHER)]

given you any money or paid for anything significant

for you during the past 12 months? w3

During any part of {2000/ 2001} did you receive

income from the following sources?:

...family and friends (Include only transfers of

income to you yourself from family and friends. Do

not include a spouse's salary or a scholarship, for

example.)

w3



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Did [YOUTH] make any (other) regular payments to

you during 1996?P97

During 1978, did you or anyone in your household

regularly receive any money from someone outside

of your household (excluding alimony/child support

previously mentioned)?79

Since [DATE OF LAST INTERVIEW], did you (or)

[Spouse/PARTNER] receive any property or money

even if only a small amount, from any estates,

trusts, inheritances, or gifts from relatives?08

(Aside from the things you have already told me

about) During [PAST CALENDAR YEAR], did you (or)

[SPOUSE/PARTNER] receive any money, even if only

a small amount, from any other source such as

interest on savings or bonds, dividends, pensions or

annuities, net rental income, royalties, alimony, or

any other regular or periodic source of income?

08



year? w3

*Given (you/[PARTNER] extra money to help out

with [CHILD]



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Other than allowances, did your (mother/female

guardian/father/male guardian) give (you/you or

your spouse/partner) any money during 1996?

Please include any gifts in the form of cash or a

check but do not include any loans from your

(mother/female guardian/father/male guardian).

97

Did (you/you or your spouse/you or your partner)

receive any money as gifts from friends or family

during 2007? Please include any gifts in the form of

cash or a check but do not include any loans.08

Asked if R’s current husband/cohabiting partner has

one or more children from previous relationships

that is aged 18 or under, and they are not living

with R.C5, 6,

06-08Does (CURRENT HUSBAND/COHABITING PARTNER)

regularly contribute to the financial support of (this

child/these children) aged 18 or under?

In the year (LASTYEAR_FILL), did you receive any

income from any other source, such as alimony,

contributions from family or others, Veteran's

Administration (VA) payments, or Worker's

Compensation?

02, 06-

08TO BE DISPLAYED FOR ALL: Any other source could

include alimony, VA payments, worker's

compensation, foster care payments, and other

retirement income. Also include cash awards,

education stipends, trust funds from other relatives,

and anything else adding to family income.



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

Yes

No

Regarding help with rent or mortgage payment(s):

Yes

No

AND

AND

AND

Yes

No

THE FOLLOWING ARE SOME OF THE SPECIFIC

DIFFICULTIES PEOPLE EXPERIENCE WITH

HOUSEHOLD EXPENSES.

04, 08

Was there any time in the past 12 months when [fill

TEMP1] did not pay the full amount of the rent or

mortgage?

When [fill TEMP1] had this problem, did any person

or organization help?

NOW I AM GOING TO ASK QUESTIONS ABOUT THE

SHARING OF MAJOR EXPENSES WITH THE

HOUSEHOLD.

04, 08

[fill C_DODOES] [fill TEMPNAME] pay for all [fill

HISHER] housing expenses with [fill HISHER] own

money?

[fill C_DODOES] [fill HESHE] pay for all [fill HISHER]

food expenses with [fill HISHER] own money?

[fill C_DODOES] [fill HESHE] pay for all [fill HISHER]

other living expenses such as clothing,

transportation, etc., with [fill HISHER] own money?

Does all or part of the money to pay for these

expenses come from someone in this household?



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

Yes

No

Yes

No

Support from Others Outside the Household

Money from Relatives or Friends

Let me make sure that the information I have is

correct. So far, I have not recorded any sources of

income [fill OTHBONDFIL] for [fill TEMPNAME] since

[fill MONTH1] 1st. Did [fill HESHE] receive any

income at all -- any financial help from someone

outside the household, any cash or other assistance

from a welfare-type program, any part-time or odd

jobs, or anything else?

04, 08

Is anything missing? Did [fill TEMPNAME] [fill

PERSONALLYFIL] have any other income sources,

such as help from someone outside this household,

from the government or military, from any [fill

OTHERFIL] kind of work, or from any other source

outside this household? IT IS EXTREMELY

IMPORTANT TO GET A COMPLETE LISTING OF ALL

INCOME SOURCES.

04, 08

What kind of income? Anything else?

ENTER ALL THAT APPLY 04, 08

PROBE IF NECESSARY: What form of Support from

Others Outside the Household?

ENTER ALL THAT APPLY04, 08



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008


Often

Sometimes

Never

Often

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

All of the times,

More than half of the time,

About half the time,

Less than half the time, or

Never

No specific schedule/Gives when he can

Never

Yes, number of times unknown

Yes, 1 or 2 times

What about other bills or expenses for [CHILD]? In

the last year, has (he/she) helped pay for these….

w5

How often does (FATHER) give you this money when

he is supposed to? Is it...

w2, 3

How many times has your (mother figure/father

figure) paid your living expenses or given you $50 or

more to pay living expenses during the past 12

months? w4

Frequency of Receipt







[TWIN])? w1

*Given you extra money to help out, not including

child support?



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

Less than half

About half

More than half

All

Enter value

Do not know the exact amount

$0-$999

$1,000-$1,999

$2,000-$2,999

$3,000-$3,999

$4,000-$4,999

$5,000-$9,999

$10,000-$14,999

$15,000-$19,999

$20,000-$29,999

$30,000-$39,999

$40,000-$49,999

$50,000 and over

WRITE IN RESPONSE

How much of these other bills or expenses for

*CHILD+’s does (his/her) (biological/adoptive)

(father/mother) pay for? Would you say…

w5

Amount of Money Received

Altogether, what was the total amount received by

all (CU/household) members from alimony and

other sources in the last 12 months? 03, 10

Could you tell me which range on CARD C best

reflects the total amount received in alimony and

other sources during the last 12 months?

03, 10

According to my calculations (name/you) received

(total) altogether from regular financial assistance in

2009. Does that sound about right?

00-10What is your best estimate of the correct amount

(name/you) received from regular financial

assistance during 2009? (If calculation is incorrect)



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

(About/for) fathers with no legal agreements:

AMOUNT

AMOUNT

AMOUNT

(About/for) fathers with no legal agreements: w2, 3

I just need to have a range. Can you tell me if it is…

Less than $500

$500 to $1,000

$1,001 to $2,000

$2,001 to $3,000

$3,001 to $4,000

$4,001 to $5,000

$5,001 to $10,000

More than $10,000

For unmarried parents who do not have a formal or

informal agreement:w3

w2-4


informal agreement:w3

How much have you received from him for

([CHILD]/your children)'s support in the past 12

months?w3, 4

For parents who do not have a formal or informal

agreement:w2

w2, 3

About how much have you received in total from

[FATHER] in child support payments since your

informal agreement was reached?

For parents who do not have a formal or informal

agreement:

w2How much have you received from him for

([CHILD]/your children)'s support in the past year?



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

AMOUNT

AMOUNT

AMOUNT

AMOUNT

Less than $500

$500 to $1,000

$1,001 to $2,000

$2,001 to $3,000

$3,001 to $4,000

$4,001 to $5,000

$5,001 to $10,000

More than $10,000

Less than $200

$200-$499

$500- $999

$1,000 or more

About how much financial help or money were you

given since [CHILD] was born? w2

About how much financial help or money were you

given in the past 12 months? w3, 4

Please give an estimate of this financial help in the

past 12 months. Include money given directly to you

and the cost of significant items bought for you by

[PREVIOUS RESIDENTIAL (MOTHER/FATHER)].w3

(Not including money that [FATHER] paid as part of

the formal child support,) How much money did you

receive from [FATHER] (in the last 12 months/if

agreement is less than 12 months old: since the

agreement began)?

w3

(Not including money that [FATHER] paid as part of

the formal child support,) How much money did you

receive from [FATHER] (since [DATE]/in the past 2

years)?

w4

I just need to have a range. Can you tell me if it

was…

w2-4



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

Regarding money received:

How much?

WRITE IN AMOUNT

ENTER AMOUNT

ENTER AMOUNT

More than:

Less than:

Yes

No

Would it amount to $100 or more?

Yes

No

Would it amount to $5,000 or more?

Yes

No

Can you give me an approximate range for that

amount? (INTERVIEWER: IT IS ACCEPTABLE FOR

RESPONDENT TO REPORT UPPER AND LOWER

RANGES VERY CLOSE TOGETHER, OR THE SAME

FIGURE FOR UPPER AND LOWER RANGE IF A

SPECIFIC NUMBER.)

08

Would it amount to [ENTRY POINT INHERITANCE

INCOME] or more?08

08

08

79

What was the total market value or amount that

you (or) [SPOUSE/PARTNER] received since [DATE

OF LAST INTERVIEW] from these sources?

(INTERVIEWER: "MARKET VALUE" IS DEFINED AS

"HOW MUCH THE RESPONDENT WOULD

REASONABLY EXPECT SOMEONE ELSE TO PAY IF THE

ITEM(S) WERE SOLD TODAY IN ITS/THEIR PRESENT

CONDITION: NOT THE ORIGINAL PRICE PAID FOR

THE ITEM(S).")

08

How much of this property or money, from estates,

trusts, inheritances, or gifts did you receive in [PAST

CALENDAR YEAR]?08



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Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008


Yes

No


Yes

No

ENTER AMOUNT

ENTER AMOUNT

A. $1 - $1,000

B. $1,001 - $2,500

C. $2,501 - $5,000

D. $5,001 - $10,000

E. $10,001 - $25,000

F. $25,001 - $50,000

G. More than $50,000

A. $1 - $500

B. $501- $1,000

C. $1,001- $2,500

D. $2,501- $5,000

E. $5,001- $7,500

F. $7,501- $10,000


Please look at this card. Can you tell me the letter of

the category that corresponds to the range that

includes the total amount (you and your spouse/

partner) received from all other sources of income?

P97


the category that is your best estimate of the total

amount (you/you and your spouse/you and your

partner) received from your friends and family in

2007?

08

08

08

How much did [YOUTH] pay you in other regular

payments? P97

What was the total amount (you and your

spouse/partner) received from all other sources

(e.g., friends, relatives, royalties, or any other

regular or periodic source of income) during 1996?

P97



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

ENTER AMOUNT

ENTER AMOUNT

A. $1 - $500

B. $501 - $1,000

C. $1,001 - $2,500

D. $2,501 - $5,000

E. $5,001 - $7,500

F. $7,501 - $10,000


How much money did your (father/male guardian)

give you during 1996? 97

97

Which category represents your total weekly income

in the year (LASTYEAR_FILL), including income from

all the sources you just went through such as wages,

salaries, Social Security or retirement benefits, help

from relatives, and so forth? Please enter the

amount before taxes.

02, 06-

08

Which category represents your total monthly

income in the year (LASTYEAR_FILL), including

income from all the sources you just went through

such as wages, salaries, Social Security or retirement

benefits, help from relatives, and so forth? Please

enter the amount before taxes.

02, 06-

08

How much money did your (mother/female

guardian) give (you/you and your partner/you and

your spouse) you during 1996?97

Which category represents your total yearly income

in the year (LASTYEAR_FILL), including income from

all the sources you just went through such as wages,




02, 06-

08



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008



Mother

Father

Other relatives

Baby's (father/mom)'s family


Friends

Which category represents the total combined

yearly income of your family in the year

(LASTYEAR_FILL), including income from all the

sources you just went through, such as wages,




02, 06-

08

NOTE: Remember, only include income from

yourself and anyone else living here who is related

to you. If there is no one living here who is related

to you, “family” refers only to you.

02, 06-

08

Who (Outside the Household) Gave Money

Regarding financial assistance received during

(your/[BABY'S MOTHER'S]) pregnancy:

w1


weekly income of your family in the year






02, 06-

08


monthly income of your family in the year






02, 06-

08



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Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

Who gave you financial help (or money)?

PROBE: Anyone else?


Respondent's parents

Other relatives of (mother/father)

(Father/Mother)'s parents

Other relatives of (father/mother)

Friend(s)

(Boy/Girl)friend/Partner

Partner's family


Church/Religious group w2

Employer w2

Godparent w2

Other child(ren)'s father w3

w2-4

w2-4

w2-4

w2-4

w2-4

w2-4

w2-4

w2-4

w2-4



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Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

*Your parents together

*Your mother only

*Your father only

*Your mother and your stepfather together

*Your father and your stepmother together

*Your stepfather only

*Your stepmother only

*Your grandparents

*Your spouse's/partner's parents together

*Your spouse's/partner's mother only

*Your spouse's/partner's father only

*Your spouse's/partner's stepfather only

*Your spouse/s/partner's stepmother only

*Your spouse's/partner's step-grandparents

*Other relatives

*Friends or other non-relatives

*Non of these categories of people gave gifts of

$100 or more

Please look at this card. Which of the following

friends and family members gave you money gifts of

at least $100 in 2007? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

08

*Your brothers or sisters (or stepbrother or

sisters)

*Your spouse's/partner's mother and stepfather

together

*Your spouse's/partner's father and stepmother

together

*Your spouse's/partner's brothers or sisters (step

brother or sisters)



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

Parent

Spouse

Ex-spouse

Child under 21

Child over 21

Other relative

Not related

Regarding help with rent or mortgage payment(s):

Who was that?

ENTER ALL THAT APPLY

A family member or relative

A friend, neighbor or other non-relative

Other

Family or friends

Someplace else

MARK ALL THAT APPLY

Family or friends

Someplace else

How is [fill TEMP1] [fill TEMPNAME] make support

payments for related to [fill TEMPNAME]?

04, 08

04, 08

You said that since [fill MONTH1] 1st [fill

TEMPNAME] received short-term cash assistance to

tide [fill HIMHER] over or to help [fill HIMHER] stay

off welfare. Did [fill HESHE] get that through a

government social service agency, through family or

friends, or through someplace else?

04, 08


TEMPNAME] received: [fill WRTXT1] [else] You said

that since [fill MONTH1] 1st, [fill TEMPNAME]

received: other assistance or benefits. Did [fill

HESHE] get that through a government social service

agency, through a community or religious charitable

organization, through family or friends, or through

someplace else?

04, 08



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

Read each item on list:

*College students living away from home

What was the payment/contribution for?

Enter text

Yes

No

Yes

No

Have you or any members of your household given

any…

In the past 12 months, have you given any money to

friends or relatives?

PROBE: This includes loans. 10 w2

10

*Stocks, bonds, or mutual funds to persons or

organizations outside of your household?

STOCKS, BONDS, MUTUAL FUNDS: Include only

funds given to persons or organizations outside

of your CU.

10

Did you make any other payments/ contributions for

this "payment/ contribution item"?10

Money Given to Individuals Outside the Household


any members of your household given any money

by cash, checks, or given any gift cards to …

03, 10*Any other people not in your household, such as

friends, co-workers, or homeless persons

i.e., ANY AND ALL OTHER PERSONS NOT IN

YOUR CU, such as - birthday money, friends,

street musicians, cash gifts at the office,

homeless persons, wedding money, co-workers,

money to assist others.



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008


*Making rent or mortgage payments

*Helping pay for utilities or other household bills

*Some other kind of help. Please specify

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No


Yes

No

w2

Have you given anyone in the child’s household help

by…

w1

*Making car payments, paying for repairs, or

purchasing or loaning a car

USE MOST RECENT: (Since [DATE]/in the past two

years,) have you given money or other financial

support to (MOTHER) directly (instead of/in addition

to) paying formal child support?w4

Have you paid anything toward ([CHILD)/your

children)'s support since (he/she/they) (was/were)

born?

In the past 12 months, have you given or loaned any

money to friends or relatives?w3, 4

During [MOTHER]'s pregnancy, did you give her

money to buy things for the (baby/babies)?w1

(In the past 12 months/[DATE])) Have you given

financial support to [MOTHER] directly (instead of/in

addition to) paying formal child support? w3



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008


Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

w3, 4

During 1996, did you make any other regular

payments to your (mother/female

guardian/father/male guardian)? 97

In the last 12 months, that is, since (INTERVIEW

MONTH, 2001), did you contribute money or child

support for (this child/ either of the children/any of

the children)’s upbringing?C6, 06-08

During the past 12 months, did [fill TEMPNAME]

make payments for the support of [fill PTEMPNAME]

child or children under 21 years of age who live

outside the household?

DO NOT INCLUDE PAYMENTS FOR A CHILD WHO IS

AWAY AT SCHOOL BUT WHO IS CONSIDERED PART

OF THE HOUSEHOLD. DO NOT INCLUDE PAYMENTS

ALREADY REPORTED BY ANOTHER HOUSEHOLD

MEMBER.

04, 08

Have you paid anything toward (*CHILD’s+/your

children’s) support in the past 12 months?

Did [fill TEMPNAME] make any payments for any

other of [fill PTEMPNAME] children under age 21

living outside the household without any kind of

child support agreement in place?04, 08



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

Yes

No

ENTER LABEL


Often

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

Not applicable

All of the times,

More than half of the time,

About half the time,

Less than half the time, or

Never

No specific schedule/Gives when he can

Never

Yes, number of times unknown

Yes, 1 or 2 times

How many times have you paid your (mother

figure's/father figure's) living expenses or given her

more than $50 to pay living expenses during the past

12 months? w4

Frequency of Money Given to Individuals Outside the Household


your child?

w1

c. Given the child's mother extra money to help

out, not including child support.

How often do you give this money when you are

supposed to? Is it…

w2, 3

(Did [fill TEMPNAME] receive) any short-term cash

assistance (since [fill MONTH1] 1st) to tide [fill

HIMHER] over when [fill HESHE] needed it to help

[fill HIMHER] stay off welfare, or for an emergency?04, 08

Can you give me a label for this assistance, so I'll

know how to refer to it later? 04, 08



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Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

Regular basis

Once in a while

Regular payments

Lump sum payments

Other

Enter value

Enter amount

ENTER AMOUNT

(About/for) fathers with no legal agreements:

AMOUNT

Paid total amount agreed upon

None

AMOUNT

Did you do this on a regular basis, or once in a

while?C6, 06-08

Did [fill TEMPNAME] make regular payments, lump-

sum payments, or some other kind of payment?

MARK ALL THAT APPLY ENTER (N) FOR NO MORE04, 08

w2, 3

About how much did you actually give in child

support money since your informal agreement was

reached?


informal agreement:

w2How much have you given [MOTHER] for

([CHILD]/your children)'s support in the past year?

Amount of Money Given to Individuals Outside the Household

What was the total amount of the

payment/contribution?/What is the monthly

payment/contribution?10

All together, during the past 12 months, how much

money did you give to friends or relatives? w2

All together, during the past 12 months, how much

money did you give or loan to friends or relatives? w3, 4



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

AMOUNT

(About/for) fathers with no legal agreements: w2, 3

I just need to have a range. Can you tell me if it is…

Less than $500

$500 to $1,000

$1,001 to $2,000

$2,001 to $3,000

$3,001 to $4,000

$4,001 to $5,000

$5,001 to $10,000

More than $10,000

ENTER AMOUNT

ENTER AMOUNT

I just need a range. Can you tell me if it was…

Less than $500

$500 to $1,000

$1,001 to $2,000

$2,001 to $3,000

$3,001 to $4,000

$4,001 to $5,000

$5,001 to $10,000

More than $10,000


informal agreement:w2-4

w2-4

(Not including money that you paid as part of the

formal child support,) How much money did you

give [MOTHER] (in the last 12 months/if agreement

is less than 12 months old: since the agreement

began)?

w3

(Not including money that you paid as part of the

formal child support,) How much money did you

give [MOTHER] (since [DATE]/in the past 2 years)?w4


informal agreement:

w3, 4How much have you given for ([CHILD]/your

children)'s support in the past 12 months?

w2-4



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

ENTER AMOUNT

A. $1 - $500

B. $501 - $1,000

C. $1,001 - $2,500

D. $2,501 - $5,000

E. $5,001 - $7,500

F. $7,501 - $10,000


ENTER AMOUNT

ENTER NUMBER

ENTER AMOUNT

Weekly

Monthly

Yearly

In the last 12 months, how much did you give?

Amount in dollars

In the past 12 months, about how much money, if

any, did you give directly to [CHILD]'s

(mother/father) to help support [CHILD]? (Please do

not include any money you may have paid through

the child support enforcement system.)

08

In the last 12 months, how much did you give?

CHOOSE weekly, monthly, or yearly

C6, 06-08

C6, 06-08

R can report weekly, monthly, or yearly amount. If R

says that the payments are not always the same,

SAY: How much do you “usually” give? OR How

much did you give total?

Now I'd like to ask you about the financial support of

[YOUTH]. How much money did you give [YOUTH]

during 1996?

P97

Please look at this card. Which of these categories

best describes the amount you gave to [YOUTH]?

Please just tell me the letter.

How much did you pay to your (mother/female

guardian/father/male guardian) in other regular

payments during 1996?97



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

WRITE IN AMOUNT

WRITE IN AMOUNT


Any recreational lessons or other instructions?

Yes

No

* IF YES - Read each item on list

Did you pay for -

*Tuition? 03, 10

*Housing while attending school? 03, 10

*Food or board while attending school? 03, 10

*Private school bus service? 03, 10

*Test preparation or tutoring services? 10

03, 10

03, 10

*None/No more entries 03, 10

How much did [fill TEMPNAME] pay for the support

of this person during the past 12 months? 04, 08

How much did [fill TEMPNAME] pay for the support

of other people that we have not talked about

during the past 12months?04, 08

Money for School

DO NOT INCLUDE PAYMENTS MADE ON STUDENT

LOANS.10

Have you or any members of your household paid

for any/other school related expenses?10

03, 10

03, 10

*Purchase of any school books, supplies, or

equipment which has not already been reported?

*Other school related expenses not already

reported?03, 10


any members of your CU paid for -03


any members of your household paid for -10

03, 10

Have you or any members of your CU paid for

any/other school related expenses?03



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

What was the expense for?

Enter value

Who was the expense for (if CU member)?

ENTER NAME

Non-CU member

ENTER NAME

Was this expense for-

Someone inside the household?

Someone outside the household?

Ask if not apparent: What kind of school was it? 03

College or university 03, 10

Elementary through high school 03, 10

Vocational or Technical School 10

Other 03, 10

How much was paid? 03

How much was paid?/ How much is paid monthly? 10

Enter value 03, 10

Yes

No

How much was or will be reimbursed?

Enter value


the above list:03, 10

03, 10

03

10

Has any of this amount been or will any of it be

reimbursed by an employer, agency, or other

person? 03, 10

03, 10

Ask if not apparent: What kind of school or facility

was it?10



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Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

Yes

No

How much…

All

Half or more

Less than half

Yes 97, 08

No 97, 08

97, 08

Did you receive any financial assistance from

relatives or friends while attending this

school/institution?

97

Did you receive any financial assistance from

parents, other relatives, or friends while attending

this school/institution during this term?

08

(During this school year/last year enrolled) do/did

any of your relatives (excluding spouse) or friends

help you pay for schooling or living expenses?

79

NOW I WOULD LIKE TO ASK YOU A FEW QUESTIONS

ABOUT HOW YOU FINANCED YOUR ATTENDANCE

AT THIS SCHOOL/INSTITUTION THIS SCHOOL

(YEAR/TERM).



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

Your biological parents together 97

Your parents together 08

Your mother (and stepfather) 97

Your mother (possibly with your stepfather) 08

Your father (and stepmother) 97

Your father (possibly your stepmother) 08

Your grandparents 97, 08

Other relatives, friends, or other non-relatives 97, 08

None 97, 08

*For each family member and friend selected…

ENTER AMOUNT 97, 08

(HAND CARD F) Please look at this card and tell me

who provided you with some financial assistance

while attending this school/institution?

(SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

97

Please look at this card and tell me who provided

you with some financial assistance while attending

this school/institution during this term. Financial

assistance includes cash, checks, loans, 529 plans,

prepaid tuition plans, or remission based on your

parent's employment.

08

97

Altogether, how much (have /did) your (family

member/friend) (give) you in gifts or other money

you are not expected to repay to help pay for your

attendance at this school/institution?

Altogether, how much (have/has/did) your (family

member/other person) (give/given) you in gifts or

other money you are not expected to repay to help

pay for your attendance at this school/institution

during this term?

08



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

*For each family member and friend selected…

ENTER AMOUNT 97, 08

How much is still owed on (this/these) loan(s)?

ENTER AMOUNT

ENTER AMOUNT

ENTER LOWER AMOUNT

ENTER UPPER AMOUNT

A. $1 - $1,000

B. $1,001 - $2,500

C. $2,501 - $5,000

D. $5,001 - $10,000

E. $10,001 - $25,000

F. $25,001 - $50,000


In previous interviews you reported receiving loans

from parents, other relatives, or friends to help you

attend school or college. What is the total amount

that you owe altogether on these educational loans

from family members or friends?

08

(READ IF NECESSARY) What is the lower amount of

the range? What is the upper amount of the range?08


the category that is your best estimate of that

amount?

08

Loans for School

97Altogether, how much (has/did) your (family

member/friend) loaned you to help pay for your

attendance at this school/institution?

Altogether, how much (have/has/did) your (family

member/other person) (loan/loaned) you to help

pay for your attendance at this school/institution

during this term?

08

08



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

*[fill TEMPNAME] only signed

*Someone else signed

*Both [fill TEMPNAME] and someone else signed

Parent or guardian

Spouse

Someone else

Yes

No

Same

More

Less

How does the amount owed to your household on

the last day of last month compare with the amount

owed to your household by persons outside your

household on the last day of last month one year

ago?

10

03, 10

On the last day of last month, did anyone outside of

your CU owe money to you or any member of your

CU?

03

On the last day of last month, did anyone outside of

your household owe money to you or any member

of your household?

10

03, 10

How does the amount owed to your CU on the last

day of (last month) compare with the amount owed

to your CU by persons outside your CU on the last

day of (last month, one year ago)?

03

I recorded that [fill TEMPNAME] received money

from a student loan. Did[fill HESHE] sign for this

loan, did someone else sign the loan, or did [fill

HESHE] cosign with someone else? 04

What is the relationship of the signer to [fill

TEMPNAME]?

04

Other Loans



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

How much more/less?

ENTER VALUE

Yes

No

How much was owed?

ENTER VALUE

Yes

No

Yes 97, 08

No 97, 08

03, 10

Did anyone outside of your CU owe money to you or

any member of your CU on the last day of last

month ONE YEAR AGO?

03

NOTE: REPEAT AS NEEDED "because there wasn’t

enough money"w3, 4

• (In the past 12 months), did you borrow money

from friends or family to help pay bills?w2-4

Since (date of last interview/your relationship

began), did (you/you or your spouse/you or your

partner) receive any financial loans from relatives or

friends when (you/you or your spouse/you or your

partner) bought or remodeled this residence?

08

Did anyone outside of your household owe money

to you or any member of your household on the last

day of last month ONE YEAR AGO?

10

03, 10

03, 10

We are also interested in some of the problems that

families face making ends meet. In the past 12

months, did you do any of the following because

there wasn't enough money?

w2-4



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

*Your biological parents together 97

*Your parents together 08

*Your mother only 97, 08

*Your father only 97, 08

97

*Your mother and your stepfather together 08

97

*Your father and your stepmother together 08

*Your stepfather only 97, 08

*Your stepmother only 97, 08

97, 08

*Your grandparents 97, 08

97

*Your spouse's/partner's parents together 08

*Your spouse's/partner's mother only 97, 08

*Your spouse's/partner's father only 97, 08

*Your spouse's partner's step father only 97, 08

*Your spouse's partner's step mother only 97, 08

*Your spouse's/partner's grandparents 97, 08

*Other relatives 97, 08

*Friends or other non-relatives 97, 08

Please look at this card and tell me who loaned

(you/you or your spouse/partner) money to help

purchase this residence?


97, 08

*Your biological mother and your stepfather

together

*Your biological father and your stepmother

together

*Your spouse's/partner's biological father and

stepmother together97


together08

*Your spouse's partner's brothers or sisters (step

brother or sisters)97, 08

*Your brothers or sisters (or step brother or

sisters)

*Your spouse's/partner's biological parents

together

*Your spouse's/partner's biological mother and

stepfather together97


together08



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

ENTER AMOUNT 97, 08

ENTER LOWER AMOUNT

ENTER UPPER AMOUNT

A. $1 - $25,000

B. $25,001 - $50,000

C. $50,001 - $100,000

D. $100,001 - $250,000

E. $250,001 - $500,000

F. $500,001 - $1,000,000

G. More than $1,000,000

How much is still owed on this/these loan(s)? 97

Altogether, how much did (this/these) individual(s)

loan (you/you or your spouse/partner) to help

purchase this residence?

97

Altogether, how much did (this/these) individual(s)

loan (you/you and your spouse/you and your

partner) to help purchase or remodel this residence?

INTERVIEWER: IF RESPONDENT IS UNABLE TO GIVE

AN EXACT AMOUNT, PROBE FOR A RANGE.

08

READ IF NECESSARY: What is the lower amount of




amount?

08

Did you receive any financial loans from relatives or

friends when (you/you or your spouse/partner)

bought or built this residence?

97



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

ENTER AMOUNT 97, 08

ENTER LOWER AMOUNT

ENTER UPPER AMOUNT

A. $1 - $25,000 97

B. $25,001 - $50,000 97

C. $50,001 - $100,000 97

D. $100,001 - $250,000 97

E. $250,001 - $500,000 97

F. $500,001 - $1,000,000 97

G. More than $1,000,000 97

A. $1-$1,000 08

B. $1,001-$2,500 08

C. $2,501-$5,000 08

D. $5,001-$10,000 08

E. $10,001-$25,000 08

F. $25,001-$50,000 08

G. More than $50,000 08



(HAND CARD KK) Please look at this card. Can you

tell me the letter of the category that is your best

estimate of that amount?

97, 08

LAST TIME WE TALKED [YOU/YOU OR YOUR

SPOUSE/YOU OR YOUR PARTNER] OWED MONEY

ON LOANS YOU RECEIVED FROM RELATIVES OR

FRIENDS TO PAY FOR YOUR RESIDENCE.

08Including loans from friends and relatives you told us

about last time/Altogether] how much is still owed

on the loans from friends and relatives you used to

purchase or remodel this residence? INTERVIEWER:

IF RESPONDENT IS UNABLE TO GIVE AN EXACT

AMOUNT, PROBE FOR A RANGE.



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

Yes 97, 08

No 97, 08

*Your biological parents together 97

*Your parents together 08

*Your mother only 97, 08

*Your father only 97, 08

*Your mother and your stepfather together 08

*Your father and your stepmother together 08

*Your stepfather only 97, 08

*Your stepmother only 97, 08

*Your grandparents 97, 08

*Your spouse's/partner's parents together 08

*Your spouse's/partner's mother only 97, 08

*Your spouse's/partner's father only 97, 08

Other than money someone loaned you for

education expenses or for the purchase or

remodeling of your home, have you (ever/since

[DLI]) had a loan from any relatives or friends who

have loaned you $(200/1,000) or more?

08

(HAND CARD LL) Please look at this card and tell me

who has (ever) loaned you $(200/1,000) or more

(since [DLI])?


97, 08

*Your biological mother and your stepfather

together

(Other than money someone loaned you for the

purchase of your home, have/Have) you ever had a

loan from any relatives or friends who have loaned

you $200 or more?

97

97

97

*Your biological father and your stepmother

together

*Your brothers or sisters (or step brother or

sisters)

*Your spouse's/partner's biological parents

together

*Your spouse's/partner's biological mother and

stepfather together

97

97, 08

97



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

*Your spouse's partner's stepfather only 97, 08

*Your spouse's partner's stepmother only 97, 08

*Your spouse's/partner's grandparents 97, 08

*Other relatives 97, 08

*Friends or other non-relatives 97, 08

ENTER AMOUNT 97, 08

How much is still owed on this/these loan(s)? 97, 08

ENTER AMOUNT 97, 08

ENTER LOWER AMOUNT

ENTER UPPER AMOUNT

*Your spouse's partner's brothers or sisters (step

brother or sisters)97, 08

Altogether, how much (has/have) your (other

relatives) loaned you?97

Altogether, how much has/have your (family

members/other people) loaned you?08


together08

*Your spouse's/partner's biological father and

stepmother together97


together08



Since [DLI] how much has/have your [FAMILY

MEMBER/OTHER PEOPLE TYPE] loaned you?08

Altogether, how much is still owed on this/these

loan(s), including any money your [FAMILY

MEMBER/OTHER PEOPLE TYPE] may have loaned

you before [DLI]?

08


AN EXACT AMOUNT, PROBE FOR A RANGE.08



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

A. $1 - $1,000

B. $1,001 - $2,500

C. $2,501 - $5,000

D. $5,001 - $10,000

E. $10,001 - $25,000

F. $25,001 - $50,000


Yes

No

*Automobile

*Trucks, minivans, vans, or SUVs

*Motorized camper-coach

*Trailer-type camper

*Other attachable-type camper

*Boat, with motor

*Boat, without a motor

*Private plane

*Any other vehicle

Have/Has you or your household purchased any

[other] vehicles since the first of the reference

month for someone outside of your household?

10

03, 10

* IF YES -

What kind of vehicle(s) did you purchase?

*Motorcycle, motor scooter, or moped

(motorized bicycle)

*Trailer other than a camper type, such as for a

boat or cycle

(HAND CARD GG) Please look at this card. Can you

tell me the letter of the category that is your best

estimate of the amount?

97, 08

Purchases

Since the first of the reference month, have/has you

or your CU purchased or acquired any vehicle not

used exclusively for business? Include those vehicles

purchased for your own use or for someone outside

your CU.

03



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

Was this vehicle . . . ?

Purchased for own use

Purchased as gift to person outside CU

Received as gift

Was this vehicle . . . ?

Purchased for own use

Purchased as gift to person outside household

Received as gift

How did you dispose of the vehicle?

*Sold

*Traded in

*Damaged beyond repair

*Stolen

*Other

How did you dispose of the vehicle?

*Sold

*Traded in

*Damaged beyond repair

*Stolen

*Other

03

10

03*Given away to someone outside the CU,

including students away at school

10*Given away to someone outside the household,

including students away at school



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

Respondents are asked to specify:

*What specific item was purchased

*How much they paid

*Give any birthday, holiday, or other gifts to

AND

*Provide clothes for

Yes

No

Provide food or groceries for

Yes

No

00, 02,

04, 06,

08


between) January 1 and December 31, 2007 did


the following for CHILD?00, 02,

04, 06,

08

The Consumer Expenditure Survey (CE) asks detailed

questions regarding the following types of items:

Household Appliances; Household Equipment; Home

Furnishings; Clothing; Watches, Jewelry &

Hairpieces; Clothing Services; Insurance other than

Health; Subscriptions & Memberships; and Trips &

Vacations.

03, 10

*If the item was purchased for someone inside or

outside their (CU/household)

*Regarding clothing and membership costs, some

details are asked about the recipient

*Regarding trips and vacations, respondents are

also asked if they received


between) January 1 and December 31, 2007 did


the following for CHILD?



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008


Often

Sometimes

Never


Often

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

Not applicable


*Buying food—either groceries or meals out

Yes

No







[TWIN])? w1

*Bought clothes, diapers, toys, or presents for

[CHILD] (and [TWIN])?





w2-4

NOTE: REPEAT AS NEEDED "because there wasn’t

enough money"w3, 4

•In the past 12 months, did you receive free food

or meals?w2-4


your child?

w1

*Bought clothes, diapers, toys, or presents for

your child.


by . . .w1



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

*Clothes for [CHILD]?

*Toys for [CHILD]?

*Child care items, such as diapers and baby wipes?

*Food or formula for [CHILD]?

*Food for [CHILD]?

*Anything else for [CHILD]? (NOT SPECIFIED)

Often

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

*Bought [CHILD] clothes, toys, or presents

I am going to read you a list of things that children

need. Please tell me how often [FATHER] buys these

for [CHILD]. How often does [FATHER] buy [ITEM]?

Is it often, sometimes, rarely, or never?

w2, 3

I am going to read you a list of things that babies

need. Please tell me how often (you/ [MOTHER])

buy these for [CHILD]. How often do(es) (you/

[MOTHER]) buy [ITEM]? Is it often, sometimes,

rarely, or never?

w2, 3


need. Please tell me how often [FATHER] buy(s)

[ITEM]? Is it often, sometimes, rarely, or never?

w4

w2-4



year?w3

w2

w3, 4

w2-4

w2-4

w2-4

w2-4


need. Please tell me how often you buy these for

(CHILD). How often do you buy (ITEM)? Is it often,

sometimes, rarely, or never?

w4

w2-4

w2-4

w2, 3



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

Yes

No

OR

*Bags of groceries or packaged foods?

*Any other food assistance?

Yes

No

MARK ALL THAT APPLY

Family or friends

Someplace else

For ANY of the children we have discussed, did the

child's other parent or parents provide any non-cash

items during the last 12 months? Such items would

include things like diapers, clothing, or services such

as child care.04, 08


TEMPNAME] received some food assistance. Did [fill

HESHE] receive:

04, 08*Money, vouchers, or certificates to buy groceries

or foods?

*Any meals from a shelter, soup kitchen, or

charity?


TEMPNAME] received some food assistance.

Excluding [fill HISHER] [fill WRTXT2] [fill WRTXT3] [fill

WRTXT4] did [fill HESHE] receive:

Did [fill HESHE] get the grocery money, vouchers, or

certificates through a government social service


organization, through family or friends, or through

someplace else?04, 08



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

MARK ALL THAT APPLY

Family or friends

Someplace else


Often

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

Yes

No

(Fathers/Mothers) can help in many different ways.

Please tell me how often [FATHER/MOTHER] helps

you with the following:

w2-4 w3-4

(READ ITEM). Would you say (he/she) helps you with

this often, sometimes, rarely, or never?

• How often does (he/she) run errands for you like

picking things up from the store?

• How often does (he/she) fix things around your

home, paint, or help make it look nicer in other

ways?

• How often does (he/she) take [CHILD] places

(he/she) needs to go, such as to daycare or the

doctor?

You said that [fill TEMPNAME] received clothing

assistance or clothes since [fill MONTH1] 1st. Did [fill

HESHE] get that through a government social service


organization, through family or friends, through an

employer, or through someplace else?04, 08

Activities


by . . .

w1

a. Helping with repairs around the house or to the

car

Did [FATHER] help you in other ways, such as

providing transportation to the pre-natal clinic or

helping with chores? w1



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

Yes

No

AND

Drove own vehicle

Rider in someone else's vehicle/van pool

Public transportation (bus, train, subway, etc.)

Walked or bicycled

Other

Mother

Father

Sister or brother

Grandparent

Another adult in the household

Someone at an after school program

Adults who don't live in the household

04, 08

Now I have a few questions about [fill PTEMPNAME]

work related expenses, including transportation to

work…

Did [fill HESHE] drive [fill HISHER] own vehicle, ride

in someone else's vehicle, take public

transportation, use some combination, or some

other way? (asked of up to two individuals)

INCLUDE ALL WORK-RELATED TRAVEL *EXCEPT*

TRAVEL FOR WHICH THE COSTS TO THE PERSON

ARE REIMBURSED (MARK ALL THAT APPLY)

Who usually helps [CHILD] with (his/her) homework

for English or Language Arts class in areas such as

literature, grammar, and writing?

CODE ONLY ONE PERSON WHO HELPS THE MOST.

w5

Did you help in other ways, such as providing

transportation to the pre-natal clinic or helping with

chores? w1

During the typical week since [fill MONTH1] 1st how

did [fill TEMPNAME] get to work?



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

Mother

Father

Sister or brother

Grandparent

Another adult in the household

Someone at an after school program

Adults who don't live in the household

Were/Was you:

Yes

No

Working without pay in family business or farm

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

(THE WEEK BEFORE LAST/LAST WEEK), did

(name/you) do any unpaid work in the family

business or farm? 00-10

Were you... [asked separately for civilians/those in

the military+…(READ CATEGORIES BELOW). For

those in the military, they ask about most recent job

prior to active duty.

79

LAST WEEK, did you do any unpaid work in the

family business or farm?97

Who usually helps [CHILD] with (his/her)

(math/science) homework?

CODE ONLY ONE PERSON WHO HELPS THE MOST.

w5

03, 10Working WITHOUT PAY in a family business or

farm?

Did [fill TEMPNAME] do any unpaid work in a family

business or farm?04, 08

[fill TEMP2] Did [fill TEMPNAME] pay for [HISHER]

work in the family business or farm?04, 08



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

Sold the property

Gave it to someone else

Something else

Sold the property or traded the property in

Gave it to someone outside household

Something else, other - specify

Yes

No

*Enter percentage

What is your current housing situation? Do you…

*Exchange services for housing,

*Live in temporary housing or a shelter, or

w1

*Live with friends or relatives and pay part of the

expenses,

*Live with friends or relatives and not pay for

housing,

*Have another type of housing arrangement?

(SPECIFY)

You said you or your household no longer

own/owns your property. Did you or your household

sell it, give it to someone outside your household, or

do something else with it? 10

Regarding construction, repairs, alterations, and

maintenance of property:

10

Was or will any of the total cost of this job be

reimbursed or paid by someone outside of your

household?

Regarding construction, repairs, alterations, and

maintenance of property:

03, 10What percent of the total cost was or will be

reimbursed or paid by someone outside of your

household?

Housing Support

Did you (your CU) sell this property, give it to

someone else (outside your CU), or do something

else with it?03



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Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

Yes

No

CIRCLE ONE

A place to live

Yes

No

Whose name is on the mortgage for this house?

CIRCLE ONE

*(Mother/Father)'s name only

*(Father/Mother)'s or current partner's name only

*Family member(s) on the (mother/father)'s side

*Other (not specified)

*Not mortgage/mortgage paid w3

*Respondent and family member w3





w3, 4*Both (mother/father)'s name and

(father/mother)'s or current partner's names

*Family member(s) on the (father/mother)'s or

current partner's side

w2-4• (In the past 12 months), did you move in with

other people even for a little while because of

financial problems?

What is your current housing situation? Please stop

me when I read the statement that describes your

situation. Do you…w2-4

*Live in a house or condo owned by another

family member

During (your/*BABY’S MOTHER’S+) pregnancy, did

you receive any of the following types of support

from anyone besides ([FATHER]/[MOTHER])? Did

you receive.... w1



U.S.

Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

CIRCLE ONE

*(Mother/Father)'s name only

*(Father/Mother)'s or current partner's name only

*Family member(s) on the (mother/father)'s side

*Other (not specified)

*Not applicable--does not have a lease

*Friend

*Respondent and family member w3

*Respondent, relative/friend w3

*Other family member



Mother

Father

Other relatives

Baby's (father/mom)'s family


Friends

How much rent do you pay each month?

ENTER AMOUNT PER MONTH

None

Yes

No

Yes

No

Whose name is on the lease for this

(apartment/house/condo)?

w3, 4

*Both (mother/father)'s name and

(father/mother)'s or current partner's names

*Family member(s) on the (father/mother)'s or

current partner's side

Why did you leave the food stamp program?:

...moved in with familyw3

w4

Regarding housing assistance received during

(your/[BABY'S MOTHER'S]) pregnancy:

w1

w2-4

Why did you leave welfare?:

...moved in with familyw3



U.S.

Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

Your parents home

Another person's home

Your own place

Group quarters

Homeless

YesNo

Yes

No

ENTER MULTIPLE DATES

Yes

No

Does this person live in your household/home?

Yes

No

What is this persons relationship to you?

WRITE IN

(If you are currently living away form your parent's

home both institutions or on your own). Since

January 1, 1978, has there been a period of one

month or more during which you lived at home with

your parent(s)/guardian(s)? 79

Please enter the dates when you lived with your

parent(s)/guardian(s)?

During 1978, did anyone (excluding spouse) pay at

least half of your living expenses?

79

Where do you live now? That is, where do you stay

most often?

w4

Have (you/your spouse/partner) ever received any

financial gifts or loans from your parents, in-laws, or

relatives to help you buy, remodel, build, or furnish

a home or condominium?w4



U.S.

Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

Yes

No

WRITE IN

Yes

No

WRITE IN

Yes

No

ENTER YEAR

ENTER YEAR

Still living with grandparent(s)

Yes

No

Do you pay at least half of the living expenses of

anyone other than yourself (excluding spouse)?

79

How many persons are dependent on you for half of

their support?

Do any of these dependents live outside of your

household/home?

What is/are these dependent(s) outside your

household relationship to you?

Since you (first/next) stopped living with your

children's grandparent(s), have you ever again lived

with any of your children's grandparents for a period

of three months or more?P97

Since [OLDEST CHILD] was born, have you ever lived

with any of your children's grandparents for three

months or more? P97

In what year did you (first/next) live with any of your

children's grandparents? P97

In what year did you (first/next) stop living with your

children's grandparent(s)?P97



U.S.

Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

Did [YOUTH] live with you at any time during 1996? P97

Yes P97, 97

No P97, 97

Yes P97, 97

No P97, 97

ENTER AMOUNT P97, 97

Week

Every two weeks

Month

Every six months

Year

Lump sum; one time payment

Other

Yes

No

Did you pay any money to your (mother/female

guardian/father/male guardian) in exchange for

room and board during 1996?

97

How much did [YOUTH] pay you in exchange for

room and board?P97

How much did you pay to your (mother/female

guardian/father/male guardian) in exchange for

room and board during 1996?

97

Did you live with your (mother/female

guardian/father/male guardian) at any time during

1996?

97

During the time that [YOUTH] lived with you in 1996,

did (he/she) pay you any money in exchange for

room and board?

P97

Is that per week, every two weeks, per month, every

six months, per year, or some other period?

P97, 97

Do you live with either your (mother/father) or a

(mother/father) figure?97



U.S.

Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

R lives on (his/her) own

R lives in someone else's household

Yes

No

Yes

No

MONTH

YEAR

WE NOW HAVE SOME QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR

CURRENT HOUSING SITUATION.08

Do (you/you and your spouse/partner) own this

(ranch/farm), do you own PART of it, do you rent it,

is it owned by a business, or something else?P97, 08

OR

Did you ever move back in with your parents or into

someone else's household for at least three months

after that? 08

Since [DLI], did you move back in with your parents

or into someone else's household for at least three

months (after that)? 08

What month and year did you first move back in

with your parents or a guardian for at least three

months? 08

THE NEXT QUESTIONS ARE ABOUT BEING ON YOUR

OWN -- THAT IS, BEING THE HEAD OF YOUR

HOUSEHOLD OR SHARING THAT ROLE EQUALLY

WITH OTHERS. IF YOU DO NOT LIVE ON YOUR OWN,

YOU LIVE IN A HOUSEHOLD THAT IS HEADED BY

SOMEONE ELSE.08

Do you currently live on your own, or are you part of

someone else's household?



U.S.

Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

Owns all P97, 97

Respondent owns all 08

Respondent and spouse/partner jointly own all 08

Owns part P97, 97

Respondent owns part 08

Respondent and spouse/partner jointly own part 08

Spouse/Partner owns all/part separately from

respondent

08

Rents

Owned by a business

Other

*Own both home and site P97, 97

*Respondent owns both home and site 08

*Own only home P97, 97

*Respondent owns only home 08

*Own only site P97, 97

*Respondent owns only site 08

*Rent both

*Neither owns nor rents

*Respondent and spouse/partner jointly own both

home and site08

*Respondent and spouse/partner jointly own only

home 08

*Respondent and spouse/partner jointly own only

site 08

*Respondent spouse/partner owns separately

from respondent 08

P97, 97,

08

P97, 97,

08

Do (you/you and your partner/you and your spouse)

own this (ranch/farm), do you own PART of it, do

you rent it, is it owned by a business, or what?

97

Do (you/ your spouse/partner) own this mobile

home and the site or lot, do you own only the

mobile home, do you own only the site, do you rent

both the mobile home and the site, or (something

else--P97 /what--97, 08 )?

P97, 97,

08

Do (you/ your spouse/partner) own this

(house/apartment), or do you rent or what? P97, 97

OR



U.S.

Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

Owns or is buying; land contract P97, 97

Respondent owns 08

Respondent and spouse/partner jointly own 08

Spouse/Partner owns separately from respondent 08

Pays rent P97, 97,

08Neither owns nor rents P97, 97,

08What is your situation?

*Live with parent(s) 08

*Live with spouse's/partner's parent(s) 08

*Sold, but R has not yet moved out P97, 97

*Sold home, not moved out of it yet 08

*Other

*Housing is (gift--08) paid for by friend/relative

outside of HU

P97, 97,

08

P97, 97,

08

P97, 97,

08

*Housing is paid for by government

agency/welfare/charitable organization

P97, 97,

08

*Living in house which R (or spouse/partner--P97,

97 ) will inherit; estate in progress

P97, 97,

08

*Temporary living arrangement while house under

repair/constructionP97, 97

*Housing is part of job compensation; e.g.,

servant, housekeeper, farm laborerP97, 97

*Housing is part of job compensation; live-in

servant; housekeeper; gardener; farm laborer08

*Housing is (gift--08 ) paid for by HU resident

other than r or spouse/partner

P97, 97,

08

Do (you/you or your spouse/you or your partner)

own this (house/apartment), do you rent, or

something else?

08

*Living in temporary quarters (garage, shed) while

home is under construction08

*Live here without formal arrangements; staying

temporarily; squatting08



U.S.

Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

ENTER AMOUNT

ENTER LOWER AMOUNT

ENTER UPPER AMOUNT

A. $1 - $25,000

B. $25,001 - $50,000

C. $50,001 - $100,000

D. $100,001 - $250,000

E. $250,001 - $500,000

F. $500,001 - $1,000,000

G. More than $1,000,000

What is the present value of your mobile home?

That is, about how much would it bring if it were

sold today?08, 97

OR

What is the present value of your site or lot? That is,

about how much would it bring if it were sold

today?

08


AN EXACT AMOUNT, PROBE FOR A RANGE. 08

What is the present value of this farm/ranch,

including this house and the immediately

surrounding land? I mean, about what would it bring

if it were sold today?

97

OR

What is the present value of (this/your) mobile

home and site? That is, about how much would they

bring if they were sold today?08, 97

OR

What is the present value of this (farm/ranch),

including this house, any other buildings, and the

immediately surrounding land? I mean, what would

it bring if it were sold today?

08

OR



...Can you tell me the letter of the category that is

your best estimate of that amount?

08, 97



U.S.

Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

ENTER AMOUNT

ENTER LOWER AMOUNT

ENTER UPPER AMOUNT

When [you/you and your spouse/you and your

partner] first received this (gift/inheritance), what

was the market value of this mobile home?08

OR



was the market value of this site or lot?08

OR



was the market value of this [lot/mobile

home/home and lot]?

08

OR


partner] first received this (gift/inheritance) what

was the market value of this home and lot?08

OR

When (you/you and your spouse/you and your

partner) first received this (gift/inheritance), what

was the market value of this (farm/ranch)?08

OR





was the market value of this (home/apt.)?08

OR



was the market value of [your house/the entire

building/your unit/this property]?

08


AN EXACT AMOUNT, PROBE FOR A RANGE. 08



U.S.

Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

A. $1 - $25,000

B. $25,001 - $50,000

C. $50,001 - $100,000

D. $100,001 - $250,000

E. $250,001 - $500,000

F. $500,001 - $1,000,000

G. More than $1,000,000

*Rented for cash

*Occupied without payment of cash rent

*R lives in a dormitory

02, 06-

08*Owned or being bought by you or someone in

your household



amount?

08

This next question is about your residence. Are your

current living quarters owned or being bought by

you or someone in your household, rented for cash,

or occupied without payment of cash rent?02, 06-

08



U.S.

Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008


*Eye examinations 03, 10

*Purchase of eye glasses or contact lenses 03, 10

*Dental care 03, 10

*Hospital room or hospital services 03, 10

*Physician services 03, 10

*Lab tests or x-rays 03, 10

*Care in convalescent or nursing homes 03, 10

*Other medical care and services 03, 10

*Hearing aids 03, 10

*Prescription drugs 03, 10

*Rental of supportive or convalescent equipment 03, 10

*None/No more 03, 10


the above list:Ask if not apparent: Describe the care/service/item.

Household member

Non-household member

Medical Bills and Insurance


any members of your household made any

payments for the following?03, 10

*Services by medical professionals other than

physicians03, 10

Ask if not apparent: (Was/were) the

(care/service/item) for a member of your household

or someone outside of your household?

10

03, 10

*Purchase of medical or surgical equipment for

general use03, 10

03, 10

Ask if not apparent : Was the person who received

the care a CU member? 03

OR

*Care for invalids, convalescents, handicapped, or

elderly person in the home10

*Rental of medical or surgical equipment for

general use03, 10



U.S.

Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

10

Enter value 03, 10

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

How much was paid?

Enter value

How much was paid this month?

Enter value

Yes

No

What was the total amount paid in the above

month?/

What is your monthly expense?

03, 10

Do you/does your household still make payments on

the hospitalization and health insurance from (the

inventory of insurance previously reported) for

someone outside your household?10


any members of your household purchased any

[additional] health or hospitalization insurance?

Include any policies paid for someone outside your

household. Include those made by payroll

deductions.10

*Do not report Medicare Prescription Drug plans

(Medicare Part D) here.

Since the first of the reference month, were any

payments made on this policy by you or any

members of your household? 10

Since the first of the reference month, were any

payments made on this policy by you or any

members of your household? (include those made

by payroll deductions.)10

10

10



U.S.

Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

By whom are the premiums paid?

Entirely by CU members

Partially by CU members

Entirely by another group or person outside of CU

Yes

No

Who was that?

WRITE IN RESPONSE

Yes

No

Who pays for this health insurance plan?

Someone outside the household

Other (specify)

Purchased by other


Relative's employer

Child's father

Relative w4

*Paid for [CHILD]'s dental or medical expenses

w3


between) January 1 and December 31, 2007, did


the following for CHILD? 00, 02,

04, 06,

08

w1

Did you purchase the [private health insurance] plan

yourself, did someone else purchase it, or did you

get it through an employer? w2-4

w2, 3

03

Did (name’s/your) *health insurance+ plan cover

anyone living outside this household?

00-10

*Pay for medical expenses such as medicine or

visits to the doctor or dentist, other than health

insurance

w2



year?



U.S.

Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008


Often

Sometimes

Never


Often

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

Not applicable

Often

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never







[TWIN])? w1

*Paid for [CHILD] (and [TWIN])'s medical

insurance, doctor bills, or medicines?


your child?

w1

*Paid for the child's medical insurance, doctor

bills, or medicines

During the last year, how often has *CHILD+’s

(biological/adoptive) (mother/father) paid for

*CHILD+’s medical insurance, doctor bills, or

medicines, separate from child support? Has

(he/she) helped pay for these….. w5



U.S.

Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

Medicine for [CHILD])?

Often

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

Less than half

About half

More than half

All

Data Sets

CE: Consumer Expenditure Survey. This project focuses on 2003 and 2010 panels.

CPS: Current Population Survey. This project focuses on 2000 and later.

ACS: American Community Survey. Data collected from 2000-2002 and 2003-2004 are available for areas with 250,000 people or more. Data collected in 2005-2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010 are available

for areas with 65,000 people or more.

ECLS-B: The birth cohort of the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study. Children were approximately 9 months old at Wave 1 (2001-02), 2 years old at Wave 2 (2003-04), and 4 years old/preschool age at Wave 3

(2005-06). In 2006, data were collected from sample children who were in kindergarten or higher (Wave 4), and data were collected from the remaining participating sample in 2007 (Wave 5).

w2-4

How much of *CHILD+’s medical expenses does

(his/her) (biological/adoptive) (father/mother) pay

for? Would you say…

w5

w2, 3

I am going to read you a list of things that babies

need. Please tell me how often (you/[MOTHER]) buy

these for [CHILD]. How often do(es)

(you/[MOTHER]) buy [ITEM]? Is it often, sometimes,

rarely, or never?

w2, 3


need. Please tell me how often [FATHER] buy(s)

[ITEM]? Is it often, sometimes, rarely, or never?

w4


need. Please tell me how often you buy these for

(CHILD). How often do you buy (ITEM)? Is it often,

sometimes, rarely, or never?

w4


need. Please tell me how often [FATHER] buys these

for [CHILD]. How often does [FATHER] buy [ITEM]?

Is it often, sometimes, rarely, or never?



U.S.

Census




Fragile

FamiliesNSFG

2000-

2011

2003,

2010

2000-

2010

Wave 1,

5

2004,

2008

1990,

2000,

2010

Wave 1,

5

Wave 1-4Wave 1-4

H1979,

Y1979,

2008

H1997,

P1997,

Y1997,

2008

Cycle 5, 6, 2006-

2008

NLSY79: National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 79. This project focuses on youths’ self report in Round 1 (1979) and 23 (2008).

NLSY97: National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 97. This project focuses on household infromant, parent and youths’ self reports in Round 1 (1997) and youth's report only in 12 (2008).

NSFG: National Survey of Family Growth. Cycles 5 and 6 were collected in 1995 and 2002, respectively.

SIPP: Survey of Income and Program Participation. This project focuses on 2004 and 2008 panels.

U.S. Census: United States Census Bureau. This project focuses on 1990 and later.

ECLS-K: The Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class of 1998-99. Children were in kindergarten at Wave 1 (1998-99), 1st grade at Wave 2 (1999-2000), 3rd grade at Wave 3 (2002), 5th grade at

Wave 4(2004), and 8th grade at Wave 5 (2007).

Fragile Families: The Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study. Information on children was collected at birth in 1998-2000(Wave 1), ages one (Wave 2), three (Wave 3), and five (Wave 4).

Add Health: National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health. Waves 1, 2, 3, and 4 were collected in 1994-1995, 1996, 2001-2002, and 2008-2009, respectively.

This project was supported with a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, grant number 5 UOI AEOOOOOI-04. The

opinions and conclusions expressed herein are solely those of the author(s) and should not be construed as representing the opinions or policy of any agency of the Federal government.

National Center for Family & Marriage Research

website: http://ncfmr.bgsu.edu

e-mail: [email protected]

http://ncfmr.bgsu.edu/

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