foster care

• Sistema por el cual un niño es colocado bajo el cuidado de un adulto o familia cualificada, generalmente por decisión de una autoridad pública o servicio social, cuando sus padres biológicos no pueden proporcionar un cuidado adecuado.

A system in which a child is placed under the care of a qualified adult or family, typically by a government or social service agency, when their biological parents are unable to provide proper care.

1. Temporary care for childrenB2formal

   A system where children are placed in the care of a certified family or individual when their biological parents cannot care for them.

   acogimiento familiar

   • The child was placed in foster care after the family emergency.
   • Many children in foster care are waiting for adoption.
   • She works as a social worker supporting foster care families.