Dr. Ingrid Höjer

Biography

Ingrid Höjer is a Professor Emerita at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in child welfare, foster care, and migration issues affecting children and families. Over the years, she has contributed significantly to research focusing on young people leaving care and their transition to independent living, highlighting the intricate challenges faced during this critical period. She has been involved in various funded research projects, including studies funded by the Swedish Research Council and the EU Seventh Framework Program, exploring themes such as the experiences of foster siblings and the impact of care on educational outcomes. Höjer has collaborated with numerous international networks, including the International Research Network on Transitions to Adulthood Care (INTRAC), representing researchers from 16 countries. Her current projects investigate the dynamics of transnational childhoods, especially focusing on migrant children and their reunification with parents. Throughout her career, she has published extensively, contributing to knowledge on the agency of young people in care and the effects of family migration on children's experiences. Her research aims to inform policy and practice in child welfare services to better support vulnerable populations during key transitions in their lives.

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