cultivation — the planting, tending, improving, or harvesting of crops or plants
fosterage — the act of fostering or rearing another's child as one's own.
adoption — the act of adopting: the adoption of a new amendment.
adjective fostering
nursing — a person formally educated and trained in the care of the sick or infirm. Compare nurse-midwife, nurse-practitioner, physician's assistant, practical nurse, registered nurse.
