A ________________________ family is a family form that encompasses relatives that live in a household or in a close proximity.

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An extended family includes relatives beyond the nuclear family (parents and children) who live in close proximity or even in the same household. Blended families refer to families formed after divorce or death of a spouse where one or both partners have children from a previous relationship. Foster families are families who care for children who are in the custody of child welfare agencies, but are not biologically related.

A ________________________ Family Is a Family Form That Encompasses Relatives