A professional who rears homeless or parentless children in own home as members of family. Respnsibilities include:

• Organizes and schedules activities, such as recreation, rest periods, and sleeping time.
• Ensures child has nutritious diet.
• Instructs children in good personal and health habits.
• Bathes, dresses, and undresses young children.
• Washes and irons clothing.
• Accompanies children on outings and walks.
• Disciplines children when required.
• May return children to parents' home during weekends and holidays.
• May work under supervision of welfare agency.
• May prepare periodic reports concerning progress and behavior of children for welfare agency.