foster parent
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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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
“I was shocked,” said Jason White, a foster parent to Fernandez.
From Seattle Times • May 17, 2024
She also was a beloved foster parent, taking in nearly three dozen children and being honored with the state’s Foster Parent of the Year award in 2017.
From Washington Times • Dec. 7, 2023
Cook’s foster parent, Marie Pilloud of Nebraska, said Cook lived with her until he was 20 or so.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2023
“You see, her girlfriend—her name is Babette—is becoming a foster parent, so this time it’s all going to work out.”
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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