文摘
Thousands of unaccompanied children have migrated to the United States and some are placed in long-term foster care (LTFC). This study examines the placement stability of unaccompanied children while in LTFC. Experiencing violence in home countries, and behavioral acting out, predict higher likelihood of placement changes. Fear of returning to home countries, and non-migration related trauma, predict lower likelihood of placement changes. Migrant children’s functioning in LTFC is linked to the conditions, culture, and experiences in countries of origin.