How do I manage Multiple iCloud accounts

Years ago (dotmac days) I set up a family account. For $99 per year I received email accounts for me, my wife and my 2 children. We have used them ever since and the credit card gets charged annually. Now all of the others (but me) are using google accounts and I want to change this. I used to be able to manage all of the accounts (set passwords, add storage etc.) by logging into my account. Now, there does not seem to be any way to access these other accounts. Any help?
P.S. This is not Family Sharing for iTunes issue. This is an iCloud email account for each of my family members. All help in support etc. points me to family sharing.

There is no 'Family Pack' for iCloud as there was with DotMac/MobileMe - in those cases the object was to provide limited accounts linked to the main account at a lower price. As iCloud at basic level is free there is no requirement for this. Each family member will need their own separate iCloud account which they will administer. As you've found, Family Sharing is designed to allow separate iCloud accounts owned by family members to share purchases, and for the main account owner to control a child's spending.

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