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Foster parents

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Debbie

Debbie Report 22 Feb 2010 22:04

Hello,
I am not sure if I can put foster parents on my tree, but feel I should as they are part of the family just not blood related.
Can I do this or is it only bloodlines that can be put on a tree?
Any help welcomed

Flick

Flick Report 22 Feb 2010 22:56

It's your tree - entirely up to you who you include.

grannyfranny

grannyfranny Report 22 Feb 2010 23:17

except that you might find it a bit tricky if you want to put 2 lots of parents on, unless someone else knows better?

Researching:
Freeman of Berwick upon Tweed

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 22 Feb 2010 23:31

How about adding them as 2nd spouses to birth parents? Not sure how that would work out and would confuse the &*^%$ if someone else should see it!

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Debbie

Debbie Report 23 Feb 2010 07:23

Thanks for the replys. I am not sure how to add them either. I also don't want people in the foster family to think I am adding people to my tree unnecessarily. Although I have spoken to a distant relative about the situation. I will look at my tree again and see if there is a way.

Flick

Flick Report 23 Feb 2010 10:28

Remember that if your tree is on GR, you cannot add living people unless they have given you permission to do so.

Thelma

Thelma Report 23 Feb 2010 10:39

It can be argued that a step parent is actually a foster parent.
So you treat your situation in the same way.
You enter the child with two natural parents,you then add one foster parent. Now add the partner of the foster parent.
You will find a"change parents" option in the bottom bar,if you wish to use it.

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 23 Feb 2010 11:16

You could also just mention the foster parents and the dates they were relevant in the person's life in the notes section.

Kath. x

Debbie

Debbie Report 24 Feb 2010 09:19

Thanks again,
I have added them but in the notes I have stated they were foster parents. I also haven't added any living relatives to the foster parents.