foster parent

noun

1. a foster father or foster mother.

Example Sentences

"As I was dressing my son to hand him over to his foster parents who were on their way, I felt the most horrific heartbreak," Ulrik says.

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BK’s life with his human foster parents began in their bathroom, where the tub could be filled and flushed as needed.

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Although we transformed the kitchen with imported tiles and a French range plucked from our shared Pinterest board, viewers had no idea we were foster parents struggling to keep our marriage intact.

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A few months before, Chesson and her husband had undergone a full medical review as part of the process to become foster parents.

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When foster parents went to see family for the holidays, they were expected to take the children with them.

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