Human Growth and Development / Unit 14 HGD 1976 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Family of Choice
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The idea
A family of choice is a kin-like network not based on blood or marriage, complementing a family of origin.
In practice
Former foster youth, immigrants, LGBTQ+ adults and never-married adults building close networks of chosen family.
Where people slip
Chosen families provide the support that families of origin provide others, and many people have both.
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