foster mother
Temporary caring guardian
A foster mother is a woman who cares for a child not biologically her own, typically through a formal arrangement with social services.
The child remains in her care temporarily while authorities work toward reunification with birth parents or permanent placement.
Unlike adoption, foster care doesn't transfer legal parenthood: My foster mother took in three of us that year.
Legally taking as one's own
- surrogateOne acting for another
- caretakerOne who maintains property
- guardianProtective caretaker of another
- custodianGuardian of a place
legal guardian · ward · stepmother · kinship · placement · child welfare · social services · caseworker
One who safeguards others
- providerOne who furnishes things
- advocatePublic cause supporter
- defenderOne who guards another
- championTop competitor, or advocate
stability · security · safety · shelter · sanctuary · support · guidance · mentor
Of or like mothers
- motherhoodState of being a female parent
- bondingForming close connections
- attachmentConnection or fondness
- loveIntense fond attachment
affection · compassion · warmth · caring · devotion · tenderness · nurture · nourishment
adoptive
Legally taking as one's own
- surrogateOne acting for another
- caretakerOne who maintains property
- guardianProtective caretaker of another
custodian · legal guardian · ward · stepmother · kinship · placement · child welfare · social services · caseworker · temporary custody
protector
One who safeguards others
champion · stability · security · safety · shelter · sanctuary · support · guidance · mentor · role model
maternal
Of or like mothers
- motherhoodState of being a female parent
- bondingForming close connections
- attachmentConnection or fondness
love · affection · compassion · warmth · caring · devotion · tenderness · nurture · nourishment · comfort
foster motherbiological mother
Female who gave birth
birth mother · biological parent · birth parent · adoptive mother
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