foster parent

Example Sentences

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His lawyers said that as the Nigerian authorities had approved him as her foster parent, the English court had no power to take her away.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2025

“I was shocked,” said Jason White, a foster parent to Fernandez.

From Seattle Times • May 17, 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

Cook’s foster parent, Marie Pilloud of Nebraska, said Cook lived with her until he was 20 or so.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 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