fosterage
/ˈfɔːstərɪdʒ/
noun
- The act or practice of raising a child who is not one's biological or legal offspring, usually temporarily.
- They decided to pursue fosterage after learning about the need for temporary homes.
- The agency provides support and training for families interested in fosterage.
- Fosterage has a long history in many cultures around the world.
- The condition or period of being a foster child.
- The novel tells the story of a boy's fosterage in a remote village.
- During his fosterage, he learned to adapt to a new school and community.
- Her fosterage lasted from age eight until she turned eighteen.