foster parent
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Sepulveda was a foster parent and fostered approximately 90 children over the years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
“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
A retired foster parent, Hassan says he rented his home to a local business owner and allowed him to sublet it to others.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 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
He’s the one, Molly knows, who wanted to be a foster parent.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
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