foster parent

noun

1. a foster father or foster mother.

Example Sentences

She said there was no training for foster parents, who were often looking after vulnerable children, and said she wanted to know more about vetting procedures.

From BBC

The boys’ foster parents heard the door of their house opening and ran outside, they told KTLA, but the boys were already gone.

From Los Angeles Times

Two women were in the vehicle - one of them wound down the window and asked him where his foster parents lived.

From BBC

County has been flooded by claims from nearly 7,000 plaintiffs who said they were abused by caretakers, probation staff or foster parents while they were children in county custody.

From Los Angeles Times

Initially, authorities identified the children as in the care of foster parents, but the San Bernardino County district attorney’s office later clarified that they were legal guardians.

From Los Angeles Times

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