in/into care

idiom

British

—used to describe children who are being cared for by a government organization because their parents have died or are unable to care for them properly

The children had to be taken into care because of parental failure.

The youngest child was in care for several years.

Examples of in/into care in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This lack of coordination can lead to redundant tests, conflicting treatments or gaps in care and decrease both efficiency and patient safety. —Shakeel Ahmed, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024

The care teams analyze that clinical data, alongside social determinants of health, to identify gaps in care and to establish appropriate care plans. —Aaron Weitzman, Axios, 1 Aug. 2024

But Amanda Zimmerman said foster care workers encouraged her to proceed with adoption right away; establishing permanency quickly is a goal for children in care. —Jennifer Brookland, Detroit Free Press, 7 July 2024

At filing, the company had more than 1,000 employees and primary care offices across Florida, specializing in care for senior citizens. —David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 3 July 2024