Fostering
/ˈfɒstərɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process of providing care and nurturing to a child not one’s biological offspring, typically in a temporary legal guardianship arrangement.
The agency oversees the fostering of children awaiting adoption.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, fostering specifically pertains to the temporary care arrangement governed by child welfare laws, distinct from adoption which involves permanent guardianship.
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