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

As a result of the past incidents, the agency now requires at least two caseworkers for every foster child in hotels, as well as security guards nearby, he said.

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

Since many of the guests had legislative power to make reforms, I suggested that they find a foster child who needed a permanent home and help make it happen in less than six months.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter