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All of the issues you listed COULD be from severe ADHD, even the fact that he is in a therapeutic foster home. I worked on a locked psychiatric unit until a few months ago, and we sometimes got kids who "just" had ADHD. The main thing is don't underestimate how difficult ADHD can be to deal with. In severe cases, children can be a danger to both themselves and others due to their impulsivity. The biggest question to ask is how effective have his meds been. What was he like before vs. now? Providing a structure equivalent to that of the therapeutic foster home will be difficult in a "normal" family, so you will need to really assess how much time and attention it will require. That said, the most important characteristic for dealing with kids who have ADHD is LOTS of patience.
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