foster child

Example Sentences

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The boy was aged 12 at the time of the incident and was a foster child in Mrs Grant's care.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2023

Him being a foster child feels like a significant piece of things.

From New York Times • Jun. 14, 2023

Licensed foster parents and group homes also have the right to reject any foster child before or after their arrival.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2023

The state pays Amerigroup a fixed amount per foster child to provide coverage and hold down costs.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 30, 2023

Meanwhile, I'm a temporary substitute, a foster child.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper