foster

Everyday

1. To look after a child for a time in your own home when the child's own family cannot care for them. tree →
2. To look after an animal for a time until it finds a new home. tree →
3. To help something grow or develop: «foster a love of reading». tree →
4. (adjective) Connected with fostering: «foster parent», «foster child», «foster family». tree →

In the lessons

In lessons about families, a foster family is a real family; children live with foster carers for a short or long time. Animal shelters ask people to foster puppies and kittens. In school, teachers foster good habits. Phrases: «foster care», «foster parents», «in foster care».

Examples

• My friend lives with her foster parents. tree →
• We fostered three kittens until they found homes. tree →
• Some children stay in foster care for a few months. tree →
• A good teacher fosters curiosity. tree →
• Our foster dog is learning to walk on a lead. tree →
• Foster carers give children a safe, loving home. tree →
• Jurgen and his foster parents went past this castle. tree →

Note

Past form: fostered. Fostering is different from adopting: adoption is permanent and the child legally joins the new family; fostering may be for a time. Be kind; every kind of family is a family.

In Jewish tradition

In lessons about families, a foster family is a real family; children live with foster carers for a short or long time. Animal shelters ask people to foster puppies and kittens. In school, teachers foster good habits. Phrases: «foster care», «foster parents», «in foster care».

Note

Past form: fostered. Fostering is different from adopting: adoption is permanent and the child legally joins the new family; fostering may be for a time. Be kind; every kind of family is a family.