In care
prepositional phrase
Being watched or looked after by an organization, like the government or other people who are not your parents.
The children are in care because their parents could not look after them.
Often appears as...
- children in care
- placed in care
prepositional phrase
Having medical treatment in a healthcare institution.
My grandfather is in care because he had a stroke.
Often appears as...
- patient in care
- received in care
prepositional phrase
Being watched or looked after by an organization, like the government or other people who are not your parents.
The children are in care because their parents could not look after them.
Often appears as...
- children in care
- placed in care
prepositional phrase
Having medical treatment in a healthcare institution.
My grandfather is in care because he had a stroke.
Often appears as...
- patient in care
- received in care
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Child Welfare Context
Used when children are under the protection of social services, often due to family issues.
She has been in care since she was five.
Pro Tip 2/3Legal Implications
Refers to formal legal status, indicating child protection services involvement.
The court decided that the child should be placed in care.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Situation
Often implies a temporary arrangement, although the duration can vary.
Until the parents resolve their issues, the siblings will remain in care.
Pro Tip 1/3Child Welfare Context
Used when children are under the protection of social services, often due to family issues.
She has been in care since she was five.
Pro Tip 2/3Legal Implications
Refers to formal legal status, indicating child protection services involvement.
The court decided that the child should be placed in care.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Situation
Often implies a temporary arrangement, although the duration can vary.
Until the parents resolve their issues, the siblings will remain in care.
Pro Tip 1/3Child Welfare Context
Used when children are under the protection of social services, often due to family issues.
She has been in care since she was five.
Pro Tip 2/3Legal Implications
Refers to formal legal status, indicating child protection services involvement.
The court decided that the child should be placed in care.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Situation
Often implies a temporary arrangement, although the duration can vary.
Until the parents resolve their issues, the siblings will remain in care.
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