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I think what happens is that CW want to get these kids into an adoptive home as quick as possible. They don't want them to stick in eternal foster care. So what they fail to disclose might be deal breakers for some families. Unfortunately, what they would much prefer is that a home that is willing to take them, will find out some of their "other" issues as they go along and by then they might be emotionally invested in these children.
The most common things hidden are behavioral and emotional issues. I think when you talk about a child on paper it can always be and sound so much worse. My newest placement they told me he had behavior issues, was very defiant etc. he sounded horrible. He's not that bad, LOL. By no means am I saying that he's great but I've dealt with much worse.
I think what a lot of people need to remember is that just because a child acts out or is "terrible" in one house it does not necessarily mean that they will be that way in your home. Family dynamics and different parenting make huge differences.
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2 boys
 
Bio Mom to:
Mr. Don Juan - The Ladies Man
Foster Mom:
Mr. Baby Don King - placed 8/08 - R/U
Former Foster Mom and Dad to:
Mr. Investigator - 8/07-5/08 - Moved to therapeutic (Miss him greatly)
Mr. Home Run Hitter - 5/08 - Moved to relative
Ms. Puff-Balls - 5/08 - Moved to relative
Ms. Pumkin - 6/08 - Back to Dad
Mr. El Gato - placed 6/08-7/08 - To a not so good choice non-relative
Ms. Beautiful Angel - 8/08 - Home, Came back into care 10/08, Went to another foster home.
Mr. Baby Stewie - 07/08 - 8/08 - Went back Home
Mr. Peabody - 10/08 - 12/08 - Disrupted - Went back to previous FP for adoption
Mr. Touchy - placed 8/07-02/09 - Had moved to another FH, because of my personal issues  , hoping that one day I can get him back. I love him, more than I have words...
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