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I'm not sure it has as much to do with someone's income as it has to do with that person's social conscience. I've found, personally, that regardless of income, the people who more easily accept the idea of me fostering children are the ones who also do *something* to better the world in general.
For example, those who volunteer their time, or donate money, or even just pick up litter from the sidewalk in front of their house - if the person does any of those things, they're more open to the idea of someone else (like me) doing something more radical - even fostering children. But if the person does nothing themselves, then they're surprised or even shocked that others do things.
For me, personally, I haven't seen an income correlation. But I'm slightly different than many - I work for a non-profit company, donate to a children's charity, donate to the humane society, help the Salvation Army Christmas drive, and work for an animal rescue. Anyone in those groups I've talked to about fostering has been accepting of the idea. And anyone I've talked to who does none of those things has been dismissive of the idea. So not income-related.
But that's not to say it's not income-related in your area. Birds of a feather flock together, and perhaps each income level in your area is its own little "flock" with its own social norms. Definately something to think about when you're looking for someone to tell about your exciting updates in the world of fostering!
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