there are as I learned today have been required by federal law since 1997......I havn't heard of all those cases, at least not recently.....but keep in mind people lie .....there was a case here a few years back where a foster parent used the kids for identity theft purposes.........and had been convicted of that...but after investigating....the person lied about who she was ...i.e. she used a stolen identity to get foster kids.......shit happens......there will be lapses.....

that monthly paycheck is very small.....starting at $317.00 going to $411 if it is a teenager..... but i guess if you get enough kids you can have a nice income coming in........

my county may go above and beyond the federal requirements though I do know the need is so great that I am willing to bet that they don't scrutinize people the way they are supposed to do