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July 15, 2026The Journal of Human Resources

Before and after out-of-home placement

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PCPetra Gram CavalcaMEMette EjrnæsMGMette Gørtz

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Overview

Event study shows improved schooling and reduced crime in children post out-of-home placement, indicating positive outcomes.

Key Points

  • This research aims to evaluate the short-term effects of out-of-home placement on children’s health, education, and criminal behavior.
  • Utilized administrative data for analysis
  • Conducted an event study to assess changes in outcomes
  • Focused on average child behavior before and after placement
  • Health care utilization increases temporarily upon placement while returning to baseline levels after a short period.
  • School absenteeism declines significantly and remains low for two years post-placement.
  • Criminal charges decrease markedly after placement and stay lower compared to pre-placement levels.

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Cavalca et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a57231a88b21df87547ff2ahttps://doi.org/10.3368/jhr.1122-12630r5
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