Foster-child (Noun)
Meaning
A child who is raised by foster parents.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The social worker arranged for the young foster-child to spend the holidays with a local family.
- She became a foster parent at age 35 and took in three foster-children who needed a stable home.
- His new foster-parents enrolled him in school immediately and worked with the teachers to get him caught up.
- Foster-children are eligible for college scholarships specifically set up for those who have spent time in foster care.
- Growing up as a foster-child can be tough, but some individuals emerge as confident and capable adults.