foster child

Example Sentences

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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

From his time as a foster child, Saka said: “I know what it’s like to feel uprooted and swept away.”

From Seattle Times • Jun. 30, 2023

Him being a foster child feels like a significant piece of things.

From New York Times • Jun. 14, 2023

Licensed foster parents and group homes also have the right to reject any foster child before or after their arrival.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2023

“We can take her as a foster child while they work out the details.”

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