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foster child

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A quick definition of foster child:

A foster child is a kid who needs a safe place to live because their own home is not safe or their parents can't take care of them. The state finds a grown-up who is licensed to take care of the child and they become their foster parent. The child might live in a group home, with a foster family, or with someone they know. Most foster kids go back to their own family when things get better, but some find a new family through adoption or guardianship. Some kids stay in foster care until they are grown up and have to leave the system.

A more thorough explanation:

A foster child is a minor child who is placed in the care of a state-licensed adult, instead of their parent or guardian. This happens when the child's home environment is unsafe or unstable, usually due to abuse or neglect. Sometimes, parents are unable to care for their children because of illness, death, or incarceration. In rare cases, parents voluntarily give up their parental rights and place their child in foster care.

Foster children can live in different places, such as a group home, ward, or a private home with a foster family. Child welfare agents may also find relatives or adults who know the child to care for them.

Most foster children eventually go back to their parent or guardian after the problems that caused them to be removed are resolved. Others find permanent homes through adoption or permanent guardianship. However, some foster children reach the age of majority and "age out" of the foster care system before finding a permanent family.

For example, a child who has been neglected by their parents may be placed in foster care with a family who can provide a safe and stable home. Another example is a child whose parent is incarcerated and unable to care for them. In this case, the child may be placed with a relative or a foster family until their parent is released.

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JumpySubsequentDolphin
22:43
nobody wants to learn Arabic these days what’s up w that!!!
22:43
i want to perfect my knowledge of spanish and japanese before i learn more languages tho tbh. its already a huge jumble in my head and i get confused between the two languages these days
shaquilleoatmeal
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astatie 'an 'atakalam lighatiki, walakin 'astatie 'an 'atahadath 'iilaa qalbik bishakl 'afdal 😉
22:44
having to tell customers they have to order two separate frappuccinos if they want me to layer them into one frappuccino (but in Spanish)
@JumpySubsequentDolphin: it's hard as shit to learn
I took Arabic for 6 years growing up and barely speak any now
JumpySubsequentDolphin
22:52
I’ll teach you tex
JumpySubsequentDolphin
22:53
I also speak the best dialect so you’re in good hands trust
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@JumpySubsequentDolphin: I won't be a very good student :(
JumpySubsequentDolphin
22:55
@Sleepy-Sleuth: Levantine
JumpySubsequentDolphin
22:55
@texaslawhopefully: I believe in you
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(idk anything about arabic dialects lmao)
@JumpySubsequentDolphin: I appreciate the vote of confidence
JumpySubsequentDolphin
22:58
@shaquilleoatmeal: I HAAATE JABID
shaquilleoatmeal
23:03
Lmaooo why that song is mad catchy
JumpySubsequentDolphin
23:04
they’re so icky
JumpySubsequentDolphin
23:04
mahrajan shabab falastin - such a weird song
shaquilleoatmeal
23:04
Duly noted 🫡
shaquilleoatmeal
23:05
Put me on some good music then
23:06
How does that video have 290M views it looks like it was shot on a budget of $2 and a bottle of Coke
shaquilleoatmeal
23:07
Do you listen to saint levant? That’s a dude who can speak 5 languages lmao
shaquilleoatmeal
23:07
lol back in the day that’s how videos were made and it was pure gold
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Levantine truly is the best one day I’ll find the will to learn Arabic and I’ll go with Levantine
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my friend from college learned arabic and she became fluent and spent a semester doing independent study in jordan. i thought that was cool
JumpySubsequentDolphin
23:11
@shaquilleoatmeal: wea’youneha by sana moussa is the song i have reserved for my wedding
JumpySubsequentDolphin
23:12
@shaquilleoatmeal: he’s a douche but his music can be fairly catchy
JumpySubsequentDolphin
23:12
@renard99: yes I’m loving the Levantine love!! and @eggan v cool Amman is one of my fave places
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