foundling

a foundling's putative father;

Thomas Coram's Foundling Hospital opened in 1741 to look after the abandoned babies of unmarried mothers, attracting support from the cream of society.

The foundling was left on the doorstep of the orphanage.

The kind-hearted couple decided to adopt the foundling.

The foundling grew up not knowing their true parentage.

The community rallied together to support the foundling in need.

The foundling's identity remained a mystery for many years.

The foundling was welcomed into the loving arms of their new family.

The authorities were called to investigate the abandonment of the foundling.

The foundling's story touched the hearts of many who heard it.

The foundling's fate was uncertain until a generous benefactor stepped in.

The foundling's journey to find belonging led them on a path of self-discovery.