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foster parent

American  

noun

  1. a foster father or foster mother.


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A retired foster parent, Hassan says he rented his home to a local business owner and allowed him to sublet it to others.

From BBC Jun. 24, 2026

“I was shocked,” said Jason White, a foster parent to Fernandez.

From Seattle Times May 17, 2024

She also was a beloved foster parent, taking in nearly three dozen children and being honored with the state’s Foster Parent of the Year award in 2017.

From Washington Times Dec. 7, 2023

Cook’s foster parent, Marie Pilloud of Nebraska, said Cook lived with her until he was 20 or so.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 7, 2023

In the meantime, Adele was making good on her promise to become a licensed foster parent.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter

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