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Child welfare
Every child and young person has the right to a safe environment in which to grow up, learn and develop. Local authorities provide preventive and open care services for children, young people and families. If required, local authorities are also responsible for taking children into care and making foster arrangements. Youth emergency shelters are run by the Red Cross.
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All of Finland
- Children's rights
Children's rights, adoption, foster care, child protection.
Save the Children Finland - Emergency youth shelters
Emergency youth shelters in Helsinki, Vantaa, Espoo, Tampere and Turku for all young people when things get difficult.
Finnish Red Cross FRC - Statistics on child welfare
Statistical data on children and young people in support interventions in community care and children and young people placed outside the home.
National Institute for Health and Welfare THL - Information on Finnish child welfare for immigrants
Lastensuojelu.fi provides an overview of child welfare in Finland especially for immigrants. The website contains compiled information on what child welfare is, what it is based on and how it works.
Central Union for Child Welfare in Finland - Child protection
Information on children's holiday homes and family support work.
Save the Children Finland - Child welfare
The responsibilities of the child welfare officials, preventative measures, non-residential care services.
Ministry of Social Affairs and Health
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