| A | B |
|---|
| Adoptive Families | Children not born into the family are made permanent members of that family by law |
| Blended Families | Husband, wife and at least one child from a previous relationship |
| Extended Families | Family consisting of parents, children and other close relative(s) |
| Foster Families | Family that assumes responsibility for the care of a child for an indefinite period of time |
| Nuclear Families | Husband, wife and their children |
| Nurture | To promote development in all areas by meeting needs throughout a lifetime |
| Sibling | A brother or sister |
| Emotional support | Word and actions that reassure others and share positive feelings |
| Support system | The network of individuals and groups that you can turn to for help |
| Child support | The amount of money that the court orders a parent to pay to help support his or her children |
| Custody | The legal responsibility for housing and caring for children |
| Joint custody | Responsibility for children that is shared between the mother and father after divorce |
| Launching stage | When children leave home to support themselves and develop their own lifestyle |
| Traumatic | Causing severe emotional shock that takes time to heal |
