raising someone to be an accepted member of the community. / encouragement; aiding the development of something

present participle of foster

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of foster

plural of foster

Capable of being fostered; suitable for fostering.

plural of foster family

To remove offspring from its biological mother to be reared by another, especially so as to equalize the numbers in litters.

A female adult who cares for a child who has been placed in foster care.

A male adult who cares for a child who has been placed in foster care.

the technique of removing eggs from the nest of one species of bird, to be incubated in the nest of another. Usually done to aid the recovery of endangered species.