foster care

noun

the raising or supervision of foster children, as orphans or delinquents, in an institution, group home, or private home, usually arranged through a government or social-service agency that provides remuneration for expenses.

During August and September, UNICEF had helped 700 children find a parent or extended family or placed a child in foster care.

Surely it would be preferable to place Issy in foster care than attempt to kill her.

If the issue that brought a child into foster care is homelessness, child welfare systems must find parents housing.

Q.A.H. was placed back in foster care, this time with a new couple.

His only child, J, who is now 3, was removed from the hospital immediately after she was born and placed in foster care.

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