foster child
/ˈfɔːstər tʃaɪld/
noun
- A child who is cared for by people who are not their biological parents, usually through a formal foster care system.
- Every foster-child deserves a safe and loving home.
- He wrote a book about his experiences as a foster-child growing up in three different homes.
- The foster-child adjusted quickly to her new school and made many friends.
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