foster care

American  

noun

1. the raising or supervision of foster children, as orphans or delinquents, in an institution, group home, or private home, usually arranged through a government or social-service agency that provides remuneration for expenses.

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Example Sentences

A good example is CarePortal, which connects Catholic parishes and other churches with families in crisis, saving children from foster care.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

It also removed exemptions for veterans, young adults who aged out of foster care, and people experiencing homelessness.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

From speaking to his sister after he died, she learned Harker had four siblings, several of whom also grew up in foster care.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

As the woman never returned the dog was placed in foster care.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

Adele did receive foster care payments from Florida during that time, which is unusual, so money might have been the issue.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter