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The discussion on the functioning of the modern family hasn’t become weaker for the last years – although its meaning has been emphasized, a threat to realization of its upbringing‑care function has been simultaneously pointed out. Young people decide to start a family but very often they aren’t prepared for the challenges which are put by a society. It concerns particularly the parental function – more and more children need a foster family which will surround them most of all with love and provide a feeling of security. Does the functioning in a foster family differ from the life in a family of origin? If positive, what should be done to minimize these differences? Is it possible at all? Finally – is there a difference in realization of the education‑care function between “yesterday” and “today”? The article will try to give an answer for the outlined questions.