his/her own. Self care The term "self care" is used to refer to a resident or patient who resides in a caregiving facility, but is able to meet one's own needs, such as ambulation and toileting, and only requires a caregiver for occasional assistance. See also Orphanage Residential Child Care Community Teaching-family model Congregate Care Cottage Homes Supported living Supported housing Family support Foster Care Foster Care in the United States Residential treatment center Group homes Independent living Community integration Assisted living Community-based care Child and family services Kinship Care Child and youth care Child abuse Child abandonment Wraparound (childcare) References Caregiving Geriatrics Housing