What is another word for foster child?
Pronunciation: [fˈɒstə t͡ʃˈa͡ɪld] (IPA) 
The term "foster child" is commonly used to refer to a child who has been placed in the care of a family other than their birth parents. However, there are several other phrases that can be used as synonyms for this term. Some of these include "ward of the state," "kinship care," "temporary guardianship," and "child in need of care." Each phrase has a slightly different connotation, but they all refer to a child who is not living with their birth parents and is being cared for by someone else. Using different phrases to refer to foster children can help to shift the narrative and reduce stigma associated with the term "foster child".
