“…Findings from this project thus clearly support the importance of helping youth heal from the disruptions and loss of a stable family unit for one's development (Frey, Cushing, Freundlich, & Brenner, 2008;Unrau, Seita, & Putney, 2008). It is crucial to not underestimate the challenges these young people face, including the trauma of youth prior to entering care as well as the potential difficulties incurred during foster care, particularly in terms of shifting parental figures.…”