foster child
Example Sentences
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She said she believed the theft may have been a part of a coping mechanism and likened herself to a foster child who may hoard items or food as a means of soothing themselves.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2025
When Allan's foster child arrived, he was "scared, very unsure - not knowing how long it's going to last".
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2025
Him being a foster child feels like a significant piece of things.
From New York Times • Jun. 14, 2023
The state pays Amerigroup a fixed amount per foster child to provide coverage and hold down costs.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 30, 2023
“We should have been more alert to her condition before placing any foster child there. I should have been more alert.”
From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson
