foster child

Definition of "foster child"
  1. A child taken care of by someone who isn't their biological parent, typically due to parental neglect, abuse, or voluntary placement by the parents
How to use "foster child" in a sentence
  1. The couple cares deeply for their foster child who came from a troubled home.
  2. The welfare agency placed the child in a foster home when her parents were no longer capable of taking care of her.
  3. John and Linda decided to welcome a foster child into their family to provide a safe and nurturing environment.

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