foster parent

Example Sentences

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Brick expert Harp was delighted to hear Lucy was safe, especially given his own experiences as a long-term foster parent.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Michelle Raftery, who was a foster parent to Harmony Montgomery, attended Kayla’s hearing and cried as she heard the parole board’s decision.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 7, 2024

The teenager and her foster parent declined interviews for this story.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2024

She also was a beloved foster parent, taking in nearly three dozen children and being honored with the state’s Foster Parent of the Year award in 2017.

From Washington Times • Dec. 7, 2023

Pattie's not trying to be a foster parent, but still, they have requirements, even for the temporary custody people.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan