Swedish study maps how children move through foster care system

Researchers used statistical modeling to track patterns in how Swedish children are placed in out-of-home care, revealing distinct trajectories that could help policymakers improve placement stability. The findings may inform efforts to reduce costly disruptions in child welfare systems across Europe.

Originaltitel: Out‐of‐home care placement patterns of children within the Swedish child welfare system: Findings from group‐based trajectory modelling