"Foster carers" refers to individuals or families who provide temporary care and support to children or animals that are not able to live with their own families. Full definition
There is a national shortage of foster carers in for children who are deemed «hard to place». (fostertalk.org)
Being interviewed by the police can be a distressing and frightening experience for foster carers as until this point they are usually unaware of the nature of the allegation held against them. (fostertalk.org)
When a child is looked after by the local authority, they may be placed with foster carers who look after them. (frg.org.uk)