foster parent

ˈfɒstər ˈpeərənt

Definition

Definition of foster parent - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

caregiveradult caring for a child in foster care

The foster parent attended the child's school meeting.

caregiver

guardian

temporary guardianperson acting as parent without legal adoption

She became a foster parent to help children in need.

caretaker

guardian

nurturer

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Expressions with foster

foster child

child raised by someone who is not their biological parent

The couple decided to adopt their foster child after two years.

foster daughter

girl raised by non-biological parents

They treated her as their own foster daughter.

foster family

family that provides temporary care for children

She grew up in a loving foster family.

foster father

man who raises a child not biologically his

His foster father helped him with homework every night.

foster home

temporary home for children without adequate family care

She spent her early years in a foster home before being adopted.

foster mother

woman caring for a child not her own

The foster mother picked up the child from school.

Expressions with parent

helicopter parent

parent who is overly involved in their child's life

She became a helicopter parent, attending every single school meeting.

tiger parent

parent who demands high achievement

As a tiger parent, he expects his children to get top grades.

snowplow parent

parent who removes obstacles for their child

A snowplow parent often intervenes in school matters to ensure their child's success.

like parent, like child

exp.

children often resemble their parents in traits or behavior

He loves painting, just like his dad. Like parent, like child.

single-parent

person raising a child without a partner

She is a single-parent working two jobs.

parent-teacher

adj.

involving both parents and teachers working together

We attended a parent-teacher conference last night.

either parent

one of the two parents

Either parent can attend the meeting.

male parent

male animal that has produced offspring

The male parent lion protects his cubs.

adoptive parent

person who legally adopts a child not biologically theirs

The adoptive parent attended all school meetings with great enthusiasm.

biological parent

child's natural parent providing genetic material

She met her biological parent for the first time.

Terms with foster parent included in their meaning

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foster sibling

foster care

child of one's foster parent

fosterhood

family

the state of being a foster parent

Examples of foster parent in a sentence

Foster parents often face unique challenges.
The foster parent attended the school meeting.
He found joy in being a foster parent.

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French:parent d'accueil, ...
German:Pflegeelternteil, ...
Italian:genitore affidatario, ...
Spanish:progenitor de acogida, ...
Portuguese:pai de acolhimento, família de acolhimento, ...
Chinese:寄养父母, 临时父母, ...
Japanese:里親, 養育者, ...
Arabic:والِد حاضِن, أب حاضِن, ...
Hebrew:הוֹרֵה אוּמְנָה, הוֹרֵה אוּמָן, ...
Russian:приемный родитель, ...
Ukrainian:прийомний батько, тимчасовий опікун, ...
Hindi:पालक अभिभावक, अस्थायी अभिभावक, ...
Bengali:পালক অভিভাবক, পালক পিতা, ...
Catalan:pare d'acollida, ...
Czech:pěstoun, pěstounský rodič, ...
Danish:plejeforælder, fosterforælder, ...
Dutch:pleegouder, ...
Greek:ανάδοχος γονέας, ανάδοχος, ...
Hungarian:nevelőszülő, pótszülő, ...
Khmer:ឪពុកម្តាយចិញ្ចឹម, អាណាព្យាបាលចិញ្ចឹម, ...
Korean:위탁 부모, 임시 보호자, ...
Persian:سرپرست, سرپرست موقت, ...
Polish:rodzic zastępczy, ...
Portuguese (BR):mãe adotiva, pai de acolhimento, ...
Romanian:părinte de plasament, tutore de plasament, ...
Swedish:fosterförälder, familjehem, ...
Thai:พ่อแม่อุปถัมภ์, ผู้ปกครองชั่วคราว, ...
Turkish:koruyucu ebeveyn, ...
Vietnamese:cha mẹ nuôi dưỡng, cha mẹ nuôi, ...

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