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title: How can we improve placement stability for children in foster care?
description:   This resource highlights promising approaches that can have a positive impact on placement stability. It is a companion piece to The Importance of Placement Stability, also in the Knowledge Hub. An important strategy to improving placement stability is to…
url: "https://bridges4mentalhealth.org/hub/adoption-competence/how-can-we-improve-placement-stability-for-children-in-foster-care/"
updated: "2026-07-31"
category: Adoption Competent Mental Health
tags:
  - Article
  - Audience
  - Child welfare professionals
---

# How can we improve placement stability for children in foster care?

 

This resource highlights promising approaches that can have a positive impact on placement stability. It is a companion piece to The Importance of Placement Stability, also in the Knowledge Hub. An important strategy to improving placement stability is to address children's behavioral and mental health needs.

 

**Source: **Casey Family Programs

 

[Read More](https://www.casey.org/strategies-improve-placement-stability/)

 

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