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Definitions List (revised 03/01/13) The primary care-giving
unit, inclusive of the wide diversity of primary care-giving
units in our culture. Family therefore is a biological, adoptive
or self-created unit of people residing together and consisting
of adult(s) and children, with adult(s) performing duties of
parenthood for the children. Persons within this unit share
bonds, culture, practices and significant relationships.
Biological parents, siblings and others with significant
attachment to the individual living outside the home are
included in the definition of family. Family-driven care means
families have a primary decision making rol