Children in the NSCAW study with multiple placements had more compromised outcomes across domains than children who experienced greater placement stability.63 In another study of a large group of
foster children, the number of placements children experienced predicted behavioral problems 17 months after placement entry.64 Other studies have reported that placement instability is linked to child behavioral and emotional problems, such as aggression, coping difficulties, poor
home adjustment, and low self -
concept.65 Relatedly, children's perceptions of the impermanency of their placements have also been linked to behavioral difficulties.66