ward of the state

• fosterEncourage development of
• orphanChild whose parents died
• custodyProtective care or control
• courtTrial venue or sports surface
• adoptionLegal family formation

child · dependent · minor · juvenile · shelter · caseworker · neglect · abandonment · placement · institution · orphanage · protective · legal · welfare · social · vulnerable · removed · parental

• child welfarechild protection, child welfare, foster care, child services, foster home