Foster care

It is a term used for a system in which a minor who has been made a ward is placed in an institution, group home, or private home of a state-certified caregiver.

foster care

Culture; American culture

State-run system to place children from abusive or otherwise damaging homes in temporary substitute care, usually through licensed families. The fostercare system, once seen as a ...

adult foster care (AFC)

Health care; General

An elderly person's placement with another family when independent living is no longer possible, but nursing care is not necessary. Also see family rest residential.

stamp

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official mark that indicates genuineness, validity or payment of a duty or charge

Stamp

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petitioner

Law; General law

A party who presents a petition to a court or other official body.

annuity

Law; General law

This is a fixed sum of money paid to a person at fixed times, such as yearly.

prenuptial agreement

Law; General law

It is a contract between two persons about to marry regarding property settlement in the event of divorce.

arbitration

Law; General law

Setting a dispute out of the court by presenting arguments to a person acting as an arbitrator.

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Art War

Art War is a protest being carried out by the Casoria Contemporary Art Museum in Naples, Italy. The protest is the idea of museum director Antonio ...