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supervised care for delinquent or neglected children usually in an institution or substitute home
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Foster care is a system by which adults care for minor children who are not able to live with their biological parents. Many states have provisions for voluntary or involuntary foster care. Voluntary foster care may be in circumstances where a parent is unable or unwilling to care for a child. For instance, a child may have behavioral problems requiring specialized treatment. Involuntary foster care may be necessary in situations involving child abuse or neglect. ...
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A form of substitute care, usually in a home licensed by a public agency, for children whose welfare requires removal from their homes.
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The care of individuals who cannot live independently (such as children, homeless families, or frail elderly persons) in a group or private home.
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or "foster care services" means continuous 24-hour care and supportive services provided for a child in a foster placement, including but not limited to the care, supervision, guidance, and rearing of a foster child by the foster parent.
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