foster dad
Non-biological male parent
A foster dad is a man who cares for a child placed in his home temporarily, typically through a government or social services arrangement.
The child isn't his by birth or adoption but lives with him while biological parents are unable to provide care: My foster dad taught me to ride a bike.
The role may be short-term or last years.
- adoptiveLegally taking as one's own
- forever homeAdopted pet's final residence
- guardianProtective caretaker of another
- legal guardianCourt-appointed child protector
- stepfatherMother's subsequent husband
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- family rolesmother, mom, parents, mama, papa
- father figurespapa, pop, pops, stepfather, grandfather
- child welfarechild protection, child welfare, child services, protective services, child protective services
foster dadbiological father
Male progenitor by blood
birth father · natural father · bio dad · genetic father · biological parent
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