The parent who has temporary or legal physical custody of a dependent child. The parent to whom child support is paid.

The person or agency taking physical care of the child. The person may or may not have legal custody of the child.

A person who has agreed to be responsible for the care of a child on an extended basis and who exercises parental authority in the capacity of a guardian.

an official who performs the duties of an office temporarily; "he acted as a caretaker until a new president could be elected"

an individual in whose care a biological or adoptive parent or legal guardian has left a child on an extended basis and who exercises parental authority in the capacity of a guardian

The person responsible for a dependent child's health or welfare who has temporary or legal custody of the child.

temporary holder of an office, until an election can be held

The word "caretaker" may have numerous meanings. It most commonly refers to a person who cares for a property, or a temporary government.