55 Pa. Code § 3700.64 : HUMAN SERVICES — CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES MANUAL — Residential Agencies, Facilities and Services — Licensing/Approval — Foster Family Care Agency —REQUIREMENTS FOR FFCA APPROVAL OF FOSTER FAMILIES — Assessment of foster parent capability

(a) The FFCA shall consider the following when assessing the ability of applicants for approval as foster parents:
(1) The ability to provide care, nurturing and supervision to children.
(2) A demonstrated stable mental and emotional adjustment. If there is a question regarding the mental or emotional stability of a family member which might have a negative effect on a foster child, the FFCA shall require a psychological evaluation of that person before approving the foster family home.
(3) Supportive community ties with family, friends and neighbors.
(b) In making a determination in relation to subsection (a) the FFCA shall consider:
(1) Existing family relationships, attitudes and expectations regarding the applicant's own children and parent/child relationships, especially as they might affect a foster child.
(2) Ability of the applicant to accept a foster child's relationship with his own parents.
(3) The applicant's ability to care for children with special needs, such as physical handicaps and emotional disturbances.
(4) Number and characteristics of foster children best suited to the foster family.
(5) Ability of the applicant to work in partnership with an FFCA.

55 Pa. Code § 3700.64