Which of the following would be protected under the familial status protected class?

• A. Families with foster children
• B. Pregnant women
• C. Families with adopted children
• D. Renters without children

Answer: (A)

Familial status protection covers households with children under 18 and those connected to having or securing a child. This includes families with foster children, families with adopted children, and pregnant women, as well as people who are in the process of gaining custody of a child. The key idea is that discrimination cannot be based on whether a family has a child or is expecting one. A household with foster children clearly fits this protection because a child under 18 is living with them. The same protection applies to families with adopted children and to pregnant women. Renters without children do not fall under this protected category.