One of the most important aspects of being a foster parent, in my opinion, is understanding and acknowledging your own biases. Even if you try your darndest to come to the table without any preconceived judgements, it is just not realistic to say that personal biases don’t exist—they do. Your life experiences, education, ethnicity, social status, gender etc. all play a role in defining who are you and what you believe. That means, as you navigate the world of foster care, it is important you make a conscious effort to analyze how those biases may be impacting your actions or reactions to certain situations.