Answer: adopter

AnswerCrossword Clue
ADOPTER

Angelina Jolie or Madonna, notably

ADOPTER

Orphan's instant parent

ADOPTER

Pet shelter visitor, perhaps

ADOPTER
Many a parent
ADOPTER
New parent, at times
ADOPTERMr. Brownlow, to Oliver Twist
ADOPTERFoster parent.
ADOPTEREspouser.
ADOPTERFoster parent, at times.
ADOPTEROrphan's new parent
ADOPTERTextbook selector
ADOPTERSurrogate parent
ADOPTERParent by choice
ADOPTERParent-by-choice, of sorts
ADOPTERMother who never had a delivery?
ADOPTERInstant parent
ADOPTEREarly ...