You may already have some of this info, but here are some other things that a case worker could tell you:
are there any other possible family members around who would be considered for placement now or in the future or past (why were they not chosen);
have there been any behaviors that are not typical to his age;
how does he respond to adults (any attachment issues);
has the child had any testing done to specifically check for developmental/mental delays;
has the child been exposed or been a victim of sexual/physical abuse...
As a former case worker, I just want to say that it is a tough job. Oftentimes caseworkers are overloaded due to those above them who pile on the cases instead of hiring more case workers. Sometimes case workers do not have all the information, believe it or not. They have to make decisions based on the limited info they have, and we are just people too..I believe that foster parents are truly amazing, as they are the ones with most of the info about foster children. Sometimes case workers just don't get all the info, whether it be from the bio parents, foster parents, schools, doctors...wherever the info could come from. And sometimes case workers do have the info, but don't know what you want to know until you ask! So just ask, it never hurts...
My state has a required "disclosure statement" that all foster parents get a copy of and you could always ask for something like that if your state has one. Hope that helps ya!
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