Refers to a person who takes in and raises a child who is not their biological offspring, often through a formal foster care arrangement. Compare 里子 (foster child).
See also: 里子
They are raising three children as foster parents.
pet caretaker; pet foster parent
Used for people who temporarily care for pets, especially in rescue or shelter contexts, until a permanent home is found.
We are looking for foster homes for rescued dogs.
They decided to become the foster parents of that child.
The animal shelter is looking for a foster parent for the rescued dog.
Due to certain circumstances, the child had to be placed with a foster parent.
The rescue group is recruiting foster parents for the kittens.