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foster parent

American  

noun

  1. a foster father or foster mother.


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“The whole thing is just ridiculous,” said Julie Shoup, 69 years old, a retired foster parent who supports Alberta remaining in Canada.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026

Brick expert Harp was delighted to hear Lucy was safe, especially given his own experiences as a long-term foster parent.

From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2026

Michelle Raftery, who was a foster parent to Harmony Montgomery, attended Kayla’s hearing and cried as she heard the parole board’s decision.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 7, 2024

The teenager and her foster parent declined interviews for this story.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 2, 2024

Pattie's not trying to be a foster parent, but still, they have requirements, even for the temporary custody people.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan

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