Legal Definitions - foster-care placement

Definition: Foster-care placement is the act of placing a child in a temporary home with a person or people who will take care of them like parents.

Example: When a child is removed from their home due to abuse or neglect, they may be placed in foster care until they can be reunited with their family or a permanent home can be found for them.

Explanation: Foster-care placement is a way to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children who cannot live with their biological parents. The foster parents are trained and licensed to provide care for the child, and they receive financial support to help with the child's needs. The goal of foster care is to provide a stable and loving home for the child until they can be reunited with their family or adopted into a permanent home.