fosterling
Non-biological dependent child
A fosterling is a child raised by someone other than their biological parents—a foster child.
The term is literary and old-fashioned, appearing mainly in historical fiction or fairy tales: The fosterling grew up ignorant of his royal blood.
It emphasizes the child's status within the fostering arrangement rather than the act of fostering itself.
Protected person; division
- orphanChild whose parents died
- dependantOne supported by another
- adopteeOne legally taken in
- chargeCost or accusation
minor · protégé · guardianship · custody · placement · foundling · waif · household
Childhood care and training
- rearingNurturing to maturity
- caregivingAttending to dependents
- nurtureSupport growth and development
- guidanceAdvice for decisions
mentorship · development · growth · support · nourishment · encouragement · education · training
Protected place or structure
- sanctuaryProtected sacred space
- havenShelter from danger
- asylumShelter from persecution
- refugePlace of safety
safekeeping · protection · harbor · new beginning · second chance · belonging · stability · permanence
ward
Protected person; division
charge · minor · protégé · guardianship · custody · placement · foundling · waif · household · kinship care
upbringing
Childhood care and training
- rearingNurturing to maturity
- caregivingAttending to dependents
- nurtureSupport growth and development
guidance · mentorship · development · growth · support · nourishment · encouragement · education · training · provision
shelter
Protected place or structure
refuge · safekeeping · protection · harbor · new beginning · second chance · belonging · stability · permanence · security
cherished
Held dear, prized
precious · cared-for · loved · adored · valued · favored · endearing · protected · sheltered · embraced
fosterlingfoster parent
Temporary guardian of another's child
foster mother · foster father · guardian · foster family · caretaker