carer

as in caregiver
a person who has responsibility for the care of another a workshop for parents and other carers of autistic children

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caregiver
Noun
  • According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study, 48 percent of parents and caregivers incorrectly installed their child's car seat.
    Michelle Stansbury, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • New state law makes changes to CARE Act Senate Bill 42 will require California courts to keep families and caregivers informed during Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment Act — also known as the CARE Act — proceedings.
    Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2025
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“Carer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carer. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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