Emergency child welfare services
- Service
- 12 municipalities
- Public service
Please contact emergency child welfare services during office hours when the situation of a child or family requires urgent intervention.
Do the following
With urgent child welfare matters arising during office hours, please contact emergency child welfare services, and outside office hours, please contact emergency social services.
With non-urgent child protection matters, you can contact Perheneuvo via telephone.
Background information
Contact emergency child welfare services if the situation of a child, young person or family requires urgent counselling or immediate intervention. This includes situations related to violence, substance abuse or suspicions of child neglect.
Emergency child welfare services are available by phone during office hours. Outside office hours in the evening and at night, contact the Emergency Response Centre (112). If necessary, the Emergency Response Centre can refer you to the emergency social services of your region.
Lastensuojelulaki (Finnish)