Foster care is a temporary service provided by states for children who cannot live with their biological families. Foster care can also refer to placement settings such as group homes, residential care facilities, emergency shelters, and supervised independent living.

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Foster care is important because it protects children and preserves families. When biological parents are not able to provide adequate care in a safe environment for their children, foster parents step in and provide children with love, compassion, and the basic necessities that they need. (I.e., food, clothing, shelter, and medical care).  

 

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