foster care

noun

: a situation in which for a period of time a child lives with and is cared for by a foster parent

children placed in foster care

Examples of foster care in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner also said Thursday his office is launching a separate investigation into what led to Malayshia's death, including foster care placement procedures. — Liz Crawford, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026

Additionally, the proposal ends temporary exceptions for homeless adults, veterans and young adults who have aged out of foster care. — Mark Hooson, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026

The foster care program will be featured across the LSU campus in Baton Rouge as well as on the field at Tiger Stadium just before kickoff, the White House said. — Darlene Superville, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

Lilley married engineer Jason Wayne in 2007, and the couple share four children, including two sons adopted through foster care and two daughters. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

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