Definition: Individuals primarily responsible for a child’s daily care, including biological parents, adoptive parents, and other significant figures. Commitment: We use this term to acknowledge the central role of those who provide everyday care, regardless of their legal or biological relationship to the child.

Definition: Individuals legally or informally responsible for a child’s well-being, including relatives or family friends who step into this role. Commitment: By using this term, we honor those who provide stability and care, recognizing both formal guardianship and informal caregiving roles.

Definition: Individuals who offer temporary care for children in the foster care system. Commitment: We use this term to specifically recognize those who provide crucial support and care for children during periods of transition.

Definition: Relatives such as aunts, uncles, grandparents, and cousins who are involved in a child’s life. Commitment: This term reflects the important role that extended family plays in supporting and enriching a child’s development.

Definition: Family members or close friends who take on caregiving responsibilities due to circumstances preventing the child’s biological parents from providing care. Commitment: We use this term to recognize and support the vital role of relatives who provide care and stability for children in challenging situations.

Definition: Individuals who have legally adopted a child and are responsible for their upbringing. Commitment: This term is used to acknowledge the dedication and commitment of those who have chosen to build their family through adoption.

Definition: Individuals who share parenting responsibilities, whether through marriage, divorce, or separation. Commitment: We use this term to reflect the shared responsibilities and collaborative efforts of parenting, regardless of the relationship between co-parents.

Definition: Individuals who provide emotional, financial, or practical support to a child and their family, including mentors, community members, and family friends. Commitment: This broad term recognizes the diverse forms of support that contribute to a child’s well-being and acknowledges the importance of community involvement.

Definition: Individuals raising children on their own, without a partner. Commitment: We use this term to honor the strength and resilience of single parents who manage all aspects of caregiving independently.

Definition: Individuals who are married to a child’s biological parent and play a significant role in the child’s life. Commitment: This term acknowledges the important role that stepparents play in blended family dynamics.

Definition: Individuals who are not related to the child by blood but are involved in parenting roles, such as partners of biological parents or close family friends. Commitment: We use this term to include all individuals who contribute to parenting, recognizing their essential role in a child’s life.

Definition: All adults involved in a child's upbringing, including those who may not have a traditional parenting role but are important to the child's life. Commitment: This term reflects the collaborative nature of caregiving and the importance of every individual who supports a child’s development.

Definition: All adults responsible for the care and upbringing of children, including relatives, mentors, and community members. Commitment: This inclusive term ensures that all adults who contribute to a child's upbringing are recognized and valued.