'We're the Eyes for these Children 24 Hours a Day': Foster Parents' Understanding of their Role as Foster Carers

This article reports findings from a focus group study (N= 57) soliciting foster parent perspectives on court engagement, which were shaped by understandings of their role vis-a-vis children they foster and were often at odds with other stakeholder perspectives. As "24/7" carers, respondents wished to share information so that foster system stakeholders could make informed decisions about children's needs and placement. Receptivity varied; respondents developed information-sharing strategies. We provide recommendations for creating a receptive environment to enable foster parents to share appropriate information.