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title: "Families | People | Ilmiya Documentation"
description: "Create and manage family groups to organize students and guardians for better communication and coordination."
url: "https://ilmiya.com/docs/people/families/"
language: "en"
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# Families

Ilmiya’s Families module helps institutions organize students and guardians into clear family groups, improving communication, coordination, and overall engagement.

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## Create Families

The Family feature groups related students under a single family profile, simplifying management of academic records, attendance, and guardian information.

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### How to Create a New Family

1.  Click the **”+”** icon on the right side of the screen.
2.  Enter the **family name** (e.g., “ABC Family”).
3.  Choose a visual representation:

-   Search emojis
-   Browse icons
-   Select **Signed** for verified families
-   Or **Cancel** to skip

4.  The new family profile is created, ready for linking students and adding notes.

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### Benefits of Creating Families

| Benefit | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Better Organization** | Group students for structured management |
| **Simplified Record-Keeping** | Accurate tracking of student-family relationships |
| **Reduced Data Duplication** | Link siblings under one profile |
| **Streamlined Admin Tasks** | Manage multiple student records efficiently |

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## Managing Families

The Manage Family section is divided into three tabs: **Overview**, **Guardians**, and **Students**.

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### Overview Tab

-   Displays family name, status (active/inactive), and uploaded images
-   Administrators can edit details and update status
-   Provides a quick snapshot of family demographics

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### Guardians Tab

-   Lists all guardians linked to the family
-   Add, edit, or remove guardians to keep information accurate
-   Ensures smooth institutional operations

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### Students Tab

-   Shows all students associated with the family
-   View student details, assign students, or make updates
-   Supports relationship management and accurate record-keeping

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### Why Managing Families Matters

-   **Better Organization** — Groups students and guardians under one profile
-   **Improved Communication** — Send updates to the entire family at once
-   **Simplified Record-Keeping** — Reduces redundancy by storing shared details in one place

> **Tip**
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> Regularly update family records to keep all guardian and student information accurate and current.

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