Difficulties with a child or a young person, services

The purpose of support measures in open care is to support the child’s development and the skills and possibilities of the parents and guardians.

Child welfare placements refer to arrangements where a child’s care and upbringing are organised outside of their home.

After-care in child welfare means supporting an adolescent when it comes to housing, studies and livelihood.

Substitute care means organizing the care and upbringing of a child who has been taken into care or emergency placement, outside of the home.