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
The parent, foster parent, guardian or tribal representative of a child subjected to this punishment also would be notified.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 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
And this time around, the U.S., the clear hegemon of the postwar order, would stick around as foster parent.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 3, 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
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