What is another word for foster-child?
Pronunciation: [fˈɒstət͡ʃˈa͡ɪld] (IPA) 
Foster-child is a term used to describe a child that is being taken care of by someone other than its biological parents. However, there are several synonyms for this term that can be used in different contexts. Some of these synonyms include ward, protege, charge, fosterling, and adopted child. These terms are commonly used in legal and social settings where there is a need to differentiate between children who are living with biological parents and those living with caregivers or adoptive parents. They each carry slightly different meanings and connotations but essentially refer to children who are being cared for by someone other than their birth parents.
