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

He’s now in foster care but dealing with pain, according to CBS News.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

If he and his wife, a fellow pastor at the church, didn’t take the girls in, they would have to go into foster care.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

As the woman never returned the dog was placed in foster care.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

Armed with this conviction, the “American Hustle” star soon joined forces with Tim McCormick, who at the time was working on building foster care housing aimed at keeping siblings together in Chicago.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026

And I said, ‘Were you in foster care with me?’

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times