Fosterer: meaning, definitions and examples

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fosterer

 

[ หˆfษ”หstษ™rษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

child care

A fosterer is an individual who provides temporary care and nurturing for children who cannot live with their birth families. This role is crucial in the child welfare system, as fosterers help create a stable and supportive environment for children in need. They take on the responsibilities of parenting, which includes meeting the child's emotional, physical, and educational needs. Fosterers may work with various organizations and can receive training to help them fulfill these responsibilities effectively.

Synonyms

caregiver, foster parent, guardian.

Examples of usage

  • The fosterer welcomed the child into their home.
  • Many fosterers are trained to deal with trauma in children.
  • The agency actively seeks fosterers to accommodate more children.

Translations

Translations of the word "fosterer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น promotor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคพเคฒเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fรถrderer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengasuh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฟั–ะบัƒะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ opiekun

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่‚ฒๆˆ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท foster-parent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ padre adoptivo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท koruyucu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–‘์œก์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑุจูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pฤ›stoun

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pestรบn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏ„ๅ…ป่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skrbnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fosterforeldri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะผา›ะพั€ัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒ แƒฃแƒœแƒ•แƒ˜แƒก แƒžแƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™rbiyษ™รงi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ padre adoptivo

Etymology

The term 'fosterer' stems from the Old English word 'fostrian,' which means 'to feed' or 'to rear.' This term evolved over time to encompass the broader concept of nurturing and caring for someone, particularly a child or a dependent. The use of the word took on a more formal meaning in the 20th century with the establishment of foster care systems to protect children who are unable to live with their biological families. As societal views on family and caregiving evolved, the role of fosterers became increasingly recognized as vital for child welfare. Foster care aims to provide a temporary alternative to family life, where fosterers play a significant role in stabilizing children's lives during times of crisis.