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Prospective alternative parent(s) shall possess personal qualities of maturity, stability, flexibility, ability to cope with stress, capacity to give and receive love and good moral character. Such characteristics are reflected in the following:

A. Psycho-social history, including significant childhood relationships and experiences, i.e.: parent-child, sibling or other relationships;

B. Role identification and acceptance;

C. Reactions to experiences of separation loss, i.e., through death, desertion or divorce;

D. Education, employment and patterns of interpersonal relationships;

E. General social, intellectual and cultural level of family;

F. Level of everyday functioning:

1. Home and money management ability;

2. Daily routine and habits;

3. Reactions to stress.

G. Affect responses, i.e., ability to give and receive love, deal with loss, separation, disappointment, etc.

H. Moral, ethical and spiritual qualities of the family.

I. Religious affiliation and habits.

J. Hobbies, special interest, skills and talents.