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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.

Example Sentences

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"My mother was in and out of foster care and children's homes throughout her childhood."

From BBC • May 2, 2026

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

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

She informed Flores that if she couldn’t find someone to take the children, the state would place them in the foster care system.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

In foster care, Ashley and Tevin missed Shanon a lot, but I didn’t really mind our new situation.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

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