types of parents and carers

Question 1

What is a biological parent?

Answer 1

Parents who share the identical genes with the dependent, which can be achieved by sexual intercourse.
(can also be done with reproductive technologies)

Question 2

list the types of social parents

Answer 2

• adoption
• fostering
• step - parenting
• surrogacy

Question 3

define adoption

Answer 3

When the child’s birth parents transfer all parental legal rights and responsibility to the adoptive parents.

Question 4

define fostering

Answer 4

Fostering refers to temporary living arrangements under a foster parent from a young age up to 18. This is the case when the dependent parents are unable to care for the individual in their home.

Question 5

define step - parenting

Answer 5

Step parenting is when a dependent has one parent that does not share the same genetics as the child. The dependent usually gains a step parent when their biological parent marries another person.

Question 6

define surrogacy

Answer 6

the process of another individual carrying a child on behalf of another person or couple. This is usually the result of someone not being fertile.

Question 7

What is a carer?

Answer 7

A carer is someone who meets the ongoing needs of someone with their day to day lives. This may require care due to age, illnesses, or disability.

Question 8

what is a informal carer?

Answer 8

Informal carers is any person such as a family member or relatives that assists in day to day care, without payment.

Question 9

what is formal carer?

Answer 9

Formal carers relates to trained professionals who assist through formal agency institutions.

Question 10

what is a primary carer?

Answer 10

Primary carers are people who provide the most ongoing informal assistance.