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foster and adoptive families  

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  • A defining feature of both foster and adoptive families is that they include children who are not being reared by their biological parents. As with other family forms such as single-parent families or blended families, foster and adoptive families can contribute to diversity within educational settings. [Source: Encyclopedia of Diversity in Education; Foster and Adoptive Families]

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