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I agree with the posters, you should report it, and call a psychotherapist. He thinks about it and it does affect him (because he told you, and then had a nightmare about it). My son started psychotherapy a few weeks ago and although he hasn't talked about the abuse yet, the therapist said that my son is the boss and can talk about it whenever he is ready to... my son thinks that's pretty cool that he is the boss when he is in session. So far I'm happy with the psychotherapy. We did lose our foster child though (my adopted son was the victim, who was abused by a neighbor boy. When we reported the disclosure to CPS, they pulled our foster child and told us to get therapy.) You're in a different situation; of course they won't pull your foster child if you report this, because he is just telling you about past abuse that he has experienced. He's feeling comfortable in your home to be able to finally express his deepest confusions & fears. Make sure any future visits with biomom are supervised at ALL times. Good luck with working through this.
Julie
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