foster parent
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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A foster parent of the young boy read a victim impact statement to the court during the pre-sentence hearing.
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2025
“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
I even forgot about the ice cream, which Mrs. Moss had only offered in front of the worker to make it seem like she was a good foster parent.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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