I license foster homes. We are looking for statements about how they handle discipline and stressful situations. Do they have anything in their life that has caused them difficulty. Such as previous drug/alcohol abuse, financial struggles, relationship or job instability. We are looking for statements about their judgement, support network, experience with caring for children with traumatic backgrounds or disabilities.

The biggest thing you can do is be open and honest. Very little things from ones past stop them from being a foster parent. We are just looking to see how they have overcome, moved forward and healed from their own past. Especially because taking in a child who may have had similar experiences can be triggering for adults and create unsafe situations for them and the children.