“Stable relationships are the platform on which children in care can build their lives and achieve their potential. Children themselves say that stability is the most important aspect of their experience of care. Consistent, high-quality relationships are important – they enhance feelings of security, support their ability to form relationships as they grow into adults, and enable the development of a sense of belonging and identity.”
“Instability in experiences of care reduces the opportunity … to form and maintain secure relationships.”
A child is quoted in the Children’s Commissioner Stability Index launch document, “if you move places constantly you will never feel safe in a secure home. If you move about a lot, you can lose trust in people.”
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