"Child, Foster" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Individual who is unable to live safely with his or her family, usually due to abuse or neglect in the family home. In most instances the placement is or is intended to be non-permanent and is placed with another family.
| Descriptor ID |
D000073921
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| MeSH Number(s) |
M01.107
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| Concept/Terms |
Child, Foster- Child, Foster
- Foster Youth
- Foster Youths
- Youth, Foster
- Youths, Foster
- Children, Foster
- Foster Child
- Foster Children
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