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   foster

   /ˈfɒstə/

   verb

   • 1. encourage the development of (something, especially something desirable): "the teacher's task is to foster learning" Similar encouragepromotefurtherstimulateadvanceforwardcultivatenurturestrengthenenrichhelpaidabetassistcontribute tosupportendorsechampionspeak forproselytizesponsorespouseupholdbackboostgive backing tofacilitateOpposite neglectsuppressdestroy
   • ▪ develop (a feeling or idea) in oneself: "appropriate praise helps a child foster a sense of self-worth"
   • 2. bring up (a child that is not one's own by birth): "a person who would foster Holly was found" Similar bring uprearraisecare fortake care oflook afternurtureprovide formotherparent
   • ▪ (of a parent or authority) assign (a child) to be brought up by someone other than its parents: British "when fostering out a child, placement workers will be looking for a home similar to their own"

   Word Origin Old Englishfōstrian ‘feed, nourish’, from fōster‘food, nourishment’, of Germanic origin; related to food. The sense ‘bring up another's (originally also one's own) child’ dates from Middle English. See also foster-.

   Derivatives

   • 1. fosterer noun

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2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › foster-parentFoster-parent - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   3 days ago · a person who acts as parent and guardian for a child in place of the child's natural parents but without legally adopting the child. synonyms: foster parent. see more.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AdoptionAdoption - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · Adoption is a process whereby a person assumes the parenting of another, usually a child, from that person's biological or legal parent or parents. Legal adoptions permanently transfer all rights and responsibilities, along with filiation, from the biological parents to the adoptive parents.

4. www.acf.hhs.gov › cb › focus-areasFoster Care | The Administration for Children and Families - ACF

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   Jun 30, 2024 · CB provides funding to states and tribes to provide safe foster care placements for children and youth who cannot remain in their homes. Our funding also provides assistance to youth aging out of foster care so that they can achieve self-sufficiency.

5. www.regain.us › advice › parentingEverything You Need To Know About Foster Parenting | Regain

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   Jun 17, 2024 · Foster care, foster children, and foster parents all work together to make the experience the best it can be. How much do foster parents get for a child? On average, foster parents receive about $1 per hour , or $20 to $25 each day.

6. www.culturemonkey.io › employee-engagement › positive-workPositive work environment: Everything you need to know

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   Jun 18, 2024 · “Positive” work environments can be defined as those workplaces where there is trust, cooperation, safety, risk-taking support, accountability, and equity. It is characterized by open communication , collaboration, fairness, and a focus on employee development and growth .

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7. cayugacenters.org › the-state-of-foster-care-in-the-unitedThe state of foster care in the United States: 7 takeaways

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   Jun 28, 2024 · How do we define foster care and the youth that are placed in the foster care system? Unfortunately, there is still some stigma surrounding these children. But the fact is, for the most part, children are removed from their homes through no fault of their own.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › foster-brotherFoster-brother - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Jul 2, 2024 · foster-brother. noun. your foster brother is a male who is not a son of your parents but who is raised by your parents. synonyms: foster brother.