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Families and social services
Families are supported in Finland through various forms of services and income transfers. The form of relationship in which partners live has an impact on the administration of assets, inheritance and the status of children. Should conflicts arise, help can be sought from the authorities and organisations specialising in family matters. Ageing, divorces and other changes in life situations often require contacting the authorities, especially the local authority and Kela (the Social Insurance Institution of Finland).
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- Kela - Customer Service Locator
You can contact any one of Kela's customer service points. Use the Customer Service Locator to find your nearest Kela office and to see their details and opening hours.
Social Insurance Institution of Finland Kela - Statistics on social services
Statistics on home care, institutional care and housing services, social protection expenditure and social assistance.
National Institute for Health and Welfare THL - Sosiaaliportti - The Social Gateway
Sosiaaliportti - The Social Gateway supports knowledge exchange between professionals and encourages collegial support.
National Institute for Health and Welfare THL - Application - Parental benefits for fathers
Use this form to apply for paternity allowance if the parental allowance paid on account of your child's birth started 1 January 2013 or later.
Social Insurance Institution of Finland Kela - Social welfare
Information on Finnish social welfare.
Ministry of Social Affairs and Health - Social rights
Information on social rights by ordinary legislation, fundamental social rights affirmed by the national Constitution and social human rights defined by international human rights treaties. Appeal proceedings and international supervisory bodies.
Social Insurance Institution of Finland Kela
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Kela has customer service numbers for different benefits. Numbers are at your service on weekdays from 8 am to 8 pm.
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