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adoptive parent

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Noun1.adoptive parent - a person who adopts a child of other parents as his or her own childadoptive parent - a person who adopts a child of other parents as his or her own child
adopter
parent - a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
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These include health and foster carers, adoptive parents childminders, teachers, scout leaders and sports coaches.
CRIMINAL RECORDS BUREAU by The Mirror (London, England)
Adoptive parents must be married under Ukrainian rules and although Sir Elton and his partner David Furnish have been joined in a civil ceremony the former Soviet republic does not recognise samesex unions.
Adoption bid blow for Elton by Huddersfield Daily Examiner (Huddersfield, England)
Liverpool-born Barber, who was in foster care for more than 10 years, said: "It is very important that we get potential foster and adoptive parents coming forward, as there are so many children out there who just want a loving, safe, stable home.
Actor gets on board fostering campaign by Daily Post (Liverpool, England)
 
 
 
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