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From Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium

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Parent Topics

• Social Work [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Family [r]: (1) Persons related by blood, marriage, adoption or guardianship, including individuals placed for foster care. (2) The social organization of a household or housekeeping unit using certain rooms and housekeeping facilities in common. See nuclear family and extended family [e]

Subtopics

Related Topics

• Foster care
• Fostering