foster child
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
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
A former foster child who met his wife when he was 19, Major Haley has largely orbited her ambitions since.
From New York Times ● Feb. 4, 2024
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
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
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
