Adding Children to a Family
To add a child to a family, do the following:
- Click on the Families button and select 'Families':
- Click on the name of the family's primary carer in the list to view the family's details. For example:
- Click on the 'Add Child' button:
- Enter the child's details in the form. All fields marked with a red asterisk * are mandatory.
- If you click on the 'More' button you will be able to select options applicable to the child and enter details of any deposits paid:
- Click on the 'Save' button to add the child to the family.
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