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    How did the term "foster care" or "foster parents" come about, was Foster a person?

    Question #117702. Asked by 29CoveRoad. (Sep 22 10 12:31 AM)


    abechstein

    		No, "fostering" in this sense comes from an Old English word meaning "to provide with food or support", and dates to about the 13th century.

    http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=foster

    Sep 22 10, 12:37 AM

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