Foster Home (Noun)
Meaning
A household in which an orphaned or delinquent child is placed (usually by a social-service agency).
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Smiths opened their home as a foster home to a teenage boy who had been living on the streets for months.
- After losing her parents in a tragic accident, young Emily was placed in a foster home with a loving family who cared for her.
- The social worker's goal was to find a stable foster home for Jimmy, who had been bounced from family to family due to his behavioral issues.
- As a foster home, the Watsons had a special room set aside for temporary residents, with a cozy bed and plenty of toys.
- Many people consider opening their homes as a foster home for children in need, but often back out due to the daunting responsibility.