Decline a family for care

[Inspired by Reggio]

I always just keep it short and sweet " thank you for your interest in the program - at this time I have chosen to go a different route "... that's the truth either way if you chose another family OR you've chosen to keep looking - both are other routes

If someone PUSHED for a reason I would be honest but polite - we seemed to have different philosophy that could make it a challenge or little Johnny seemed to need more than I felt I could offer with my current enrollment - whatever but most often they just accept the other route explanation and no conflict need arise!