Definitions for foster mother
fos·ter moth·er

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1. foster-mother, foster mothernoun

   a woman who is a foster parent and raises another's child

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1. foster mothernoun

   An female adult who cares for a child who has been placed in foster care.

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1. foster mother

   Foster care is a system in which a minor has been placed into a ward, group home (residential child care community, treatment center, etc.), or private home of a state-certified caregiver, referred to as a "foster parent" or with a family member approved by the state. The placement of the child is normally arranged through the government or a social service agency. The institution, group home, or foster parent is compensated for expenses unless with a family member. In some states, relative or "Kinship" caregivers of children who are wards of the state are provided with a financial stipend. The state, via the family court and child protective services agency, stand in loco parentis to the minor, making all legal decisions while the foster parent is responsible for the day-to-day care of the minor. Scholars and activists are concerned about the efficacy of the foster care services provided by NGOs. Specifically, this pertains to poor retention rates of social workers. Poor retention rates are attributed to being overworked in an emotionally draining field that offers minimal monetary compensation. The lack of professionals pursuing a degree in social work coupled with poor retention rates in the field has led to a shortage of social workers and created large caseloads for those who choose to work and stay in the field. The efficacy of caseworker retention also affects the overall ability to care for clients. Low staffing leads to data limitations that infringe on caseworkers' ability to adequately serve clients and their families. Foster care is correlated with a range of negative outcomes compared to the general population. Children in foster care have a high rate of ill health, particularly psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. One third of foster children in a US study reported abuse from a foster parent or other adult in the foster home. Nearly half of foster children in the US become homeless when they reach the age of 18, and the poverty rate is three times higher among foster care alumni than in the general population.

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1. foster mother

   A foster mother is a woman who looks after and takes care of a child in the framework of the foster care system, where children are placed into a ward, group home or private home of a state-certified caregiver, referred to as a "foster parent" or with a family member approved by the state. This care given is usually as a result of the biological parent's absence, neglect, inability, or choice not to take care of the child. It is usually a temporary arrangement until the child can return to their biological family or a permanent placement option, such as adoption, is established.

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1. foster mother

   The foster mother symbol -- In this Symbols.com article you will learn about the meaning of the foster mother symbol and its characteristic.

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How to pronounce foster mother?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of foster mother in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of foster mother in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=foster mother
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Foster_Mother
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foster_Mother
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