Definition of Houseparents

1. houseparent [n] - See also: houseparent

Lexicographical Neighbors of Houseparents

housemartin
housemartins
housemaster
housemasters
housemate
housemates
housemother
housemothers
housen
housepaint
housepainter
housepainters
housepainting
houseparent
houseparents (current term)
houseperson
housepersons
housepet
housepets
houseplant
houseplants
houser
houseroom
houserooms
housers
houses
houses of cards
houses of correction
houses of worship

Literary usage of Houseparents

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Breaking New Ground For American Indian And Alaska Native Youth At Risk by DIANE Publishing Company (1990)
"It used Navajo houseparents in a significantly higher ratio of adults to children ... Special training for these houseparents and instructional aides was ..."

2. Treatment Services for Adolescent Substance Abusers by Alfred S. Friedman (1998)
"Specialized services by way of supportive, professional houseparents, trained counselors, educational services geared to his needs, a nutritious, ..."

3. Assessing Psychopathology and Behavior Problems in Persons With Mental (1994)
"... such as parents, work supervisors, nurses, hospital aides, houseparents, and so forth. Time Required to Complete: Approximately 10 minutes. ..."

4. Family and Community Interventions for Children Affected by AIDSby Linda Richter, Julie Manegold, Riashnee Pather by Linda Richter, Julie Manegold, Riashnee Pather (2005)
"In some communities, women or couples take in children as full-time houseparents with financial support from the community, church or an external agency. ..."

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