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Child welfare

  • Service
  • 13 municipalities
  • Public service

Child welfare services support and advise families especially in life’s crisis situations.

All children have the right to

  • a good and safe childhood
  • to grow and go to school
  • to play and participate
  • to be protected and cared for.

Child welfare means supporting parenthood or, at its extreme, replacing it.

Child welfare services under legislation include support measures in open care, em ...

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Any private person can contact a child welfare worker when they are concerned about the situation of a particular child or family. The best results are achieved when the family reaches out early enough if they need help and support.

The service is provided by

Wellbeing services county of North Karelia – Siun sote

Responsible for the service

Wellbeing services county of North Karelia – Siun sote
Text edited by: Wellbeing services county of North Karelia – Siun sote
Updated: 28/4/2023