Hilma Forsman

Hilma Forsman is a Lecturer at the Department of Social Work, Stockholm University. Her research focuses on the long-term outcomes of infants and children placed in out-of-home care (OHC), including educational trajectories, labor market attachment, criminal behavior, and health-related disparities. She examines drivers of inequality in child welfare systems and evaluates interventions like the Letterbox Club.

• Key Research Areas: Longitudinal child welfare studies, educational equity, life course development, and policy implications.
• Projects: NORDLOCH (Nordic longitudinal research), RISE (risk/resilience pathways), and studies on family reunification and healthcare utilization.

Her 15 most recent articles (2024–2012) analyze OHC outcomes via Swedish register data, emphasizing socioeconomic and mental health disparities. Despite lacking explicit awards, her work informs child welfare policy and interventions.