foster
adj : providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not
related by blood or legal ties; "foster parent";
"foster child"; "foster home"; "surrogate father" [syn:
{surrogate}]
v 1: promote the growth of; "Foster our children's well-being and
education" [syn: {further}]
2: bring up under fosterage; of children
3: help develop, help grow [syn: {nurture}]