concept   ward
culture   India
statement   In India, the concept of ward encompasses both family protection and administrative divisions within cities.

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1 foster India Fostering of children is often done within extended family structures rather than through formal foster care system. 1
2 foster India Fostering children outside of the extended family is rare, as the extended family is usually relied upon to care for children in need. 1
3 ward India A protective or guardian role, often associated with family members looking after each other 1
4 ward India In India and Pakistan, a ward may also refer to a neighborhood or administrative division within a city or town. 1