Fair Housing
The protected class 'familial status' under the federal Fair Housing Act includes:
AOnly married couples with children
BFamilies with children under 18, pregnant women, and persons in the process of adopting✓ Correct
CAny family regardless of children
DOnly single-parent households
Explanation
Familial status protects families with children under 18 living with a parent or legal guardian, pregnant women, and people in the process of securing legal custody of a child.
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