foster care

American  

noun

1. the raising or supervision of foster children, as orphans or delinquents, in an institution, group home, or private home, usually arranged through a government or social-service agency that provides remuneration for expenses.

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Example Sentences

"My mother was in and out of foster care and children's homes throughout her childhood."

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Unified career, she taught high school students working to catch up on missing credits and also worked as a mental health therapist for victims of crime and as a foster care social worker.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

It also removed exemptions for veterans, young adults who aged out of foster care, and people experiencing homelessness.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

She informed Flores that if she couldn’t find someone to take the children, the state would place them in the foster care system.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

There's been talk of permanent placement in foster care, but it's not easy finding spots for older kids.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan