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China Daily | Updated: 2014-05-06 07:20

FOSTER PARENT

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A foster parent refers to a person who acts as parent and guardian for a child in place of the child's natural parents but without legally adopting the child. The legal guardian for the fostered child is the local government, usually the civil affairs department or a child welfare home.

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