Meaning & use
foster child
A child cared for by adults who are not their biological parents, under a formal, usually temporary, arrangement.
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The couple welcomed their first foster child into their home last spring.
Social workers regularly visit each foster child to check on their well-being.
A note on using this word
Foster child differs from an adopted child in that foster care is typically temporary and arranged through a government or agency system.
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