Definition of aftercare
: the care, treatment, help, or supervision given to persons discharged from an institution (such as a hospital)
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All proceeds from ticket sales and entry fees will benefit Beyond the Wire, a Thoroughbred aftercare program launched in 2016 by the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association.
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Since 2012, the Totally Thoroughbred Horse Show has offered more than $95,000 in prize money and raised more than $67,000 to benefit Thoroughbred aftercare charities.
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As of noon Friday, the shelter had raised an additional $12,500 toward Thomas' surgery and aftercare.
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By the way, as with the jockey, the 10% (or whatever) comes off the gross of what the horse earns, not the net after the jockey, Lasix charges, racehorse aftercare per-race fees, stakes fees (if any) come out of the purse earnings.
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For an additional fee, children can also participate in aftercare that features structured creative play and art making until 6 p.m.
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Their services are very broad and include diagnostic assessments, group psychotherapy for addiction and underlying mental health symptoms, aftercare and maintenance programs.
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Truly there is no one-size-fits-all aftercare plan with past partners.
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Southwest General works with community referral partners through an innovative medical collaboration to establish a personalized aftercare discharge plan.
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Origin and Etymology of aftercare
AFTERCARE Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of aftercare for English Language Learners
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: the care, treatment, etc., given to people after they leave a place (such as a hospital or prison)
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medical Definition of aftercare
: the care, treatment, help, or supervision given to persons discharged from an institution (as a hospital or prison)
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