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The player of the role (parent) who is a state-certified caregiver responsible for the scoper (child) who has been placed in the parent\'s care. The placement of the child is usually arranged through the government or a social-service agency, and temporary.

The state, via a jurisdiction recognized child protection agency, stands as in loco parentis to the child, making all legal decisions while the foster parent is responsible for the day-to-day care of the specified child.