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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-mother

    A foster mother is a woman who takes care and raises a child which is not biologically her own, often as part of the foster care system. This is usually on a temporary basis, until the child's biological parents can resume responsibility, or a permanent adoption can be arranged.

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  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

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