foster child

Example Sentences

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“Just seeing the next generation, the reason why I’ve been more optimistic about having a foster child of my own, is about being able to see them grow.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 2024

A former foster child who met his wife when he was 19, Major Haley has largely orbited her ambitions since.

From New York Times • Feb. 4, 2024

Her husband said the couple had "never been without a foster child".

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2024

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