foster care

American

noun

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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Averin grew up in an orphanage in eastern Siberia until he was taken into foster care aged 11.

From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026

A good example is CarePortal, which connects Catholic parishes and other churches with families in crisis, saving children from foster care.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026

For every one child inside the foster-care system with relatives, there are 18 children being raised by relatives outside of foster care.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 8, 2026

It also removed exemptions for veterans, young adults who aged out of foster care, and people experiencing homelessness.

From Slate ● Apr. 19, 2026

The occasion was an announcement of a program for children who were aging out of foster care.

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

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