Experiences of Switzerland – Forced Fostering

This exhibition at the Landesmuseum in Zurich presents a critical examination of forced fostering practices in Switzerland. Through personal accounts, archival materials, and historical documentation, the show investigates the experiences of children who were forcibly placed in foster care or labor situations as part of state welfare policies. The exhibition contextualizes these practices within Swiss social history and gives voice to survivors and their families, shedding light on a significant but often overlooked aspect of the nation's past.