foster care

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.

Example Sentences

The California Highway Patrol issued an Amber Alert on Thursday for two young brothers who are believed to be in imminent danger after allegedly being abducted from their foster care home in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times

Gang members and associates allegedly recruited vulnerable minors and young women — including runaways and children from the foster care system — through social media and branded them with tattoos, prosecutors charged.

From Los Angeles Times

If selected, it would build a 54-unit apartment near Sunset Junction in Silver Lake for Los Angeles City College students with preference for those in or exiting foster care.

From Los Angeles Times

Six other children who were temporarily away from the home at the time have since been taken into protective custody by the Department of Children and Family Services and placed into foster care.

From Los Angeles Times

After recovering in foster care, Bernie became "the heart" of Amanda's family but it took time for him to overcome his fear of men.

From BBC