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

“If we go to foster care, I’ll only see Boo one week a year?”

From Literature

Julian had been almost eighteen and out of foster care, looking to do things on his own.

From Literature

After the children were initially taken into foster care in Scotland, they were moved back to Newport and stayed in care for about a year.

From BBC

But, Ms Pollen said, foster care was a huge part of why Fern and her pups were doing so well.

From BBC

HHS has broad spending oversight for programs for the underprivileged, including Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, early education of toddlers and foster care.

From Barron's