I have a child but live at my parents home. Do I qualify for earned income credit

[SweetieJean]

Do you file your own return, and claim the child as your dependent?

[IreneS]

Yes,  depending on your income.  It does not matter that you are living with your parents.  Please see the following FAQ for the Earned Income Credit (EIC) requirements:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3299933

To enter your information for the EIC in TurboTax please follow these steps:

1. Click on Federal Taxes > Deductions & Credits
2. In the You and Your Family section, click on the Start/Revisit box next to Earned Income Credit (EIC).
3. On the screen, Did [you]  live in the U.S. for more than six months in 2018? mark the Yes radio button and click Continue.
4. Continue through the screens, entering the requested information.
   

[SweetieJean]

However, you probably cannot file as Head of Household.