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Responsible for the service Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County

Family care for people who have arrived in Finland as unaccompanied minors

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Foster care is intended for minors living in Finland without a guardian who have received a residence permit. In foster care, the child is placed into a family and gets the opportunity to have close relationships and home-like care. In foster care, the child is provided with care and a safe living environment and their growth and development are supported.

In foster care, particular attention ...

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To whom and on what terms

- Foster care is intended for minors living in Finland without a guardian who have received a residence permit.

- The service is granted on the basis of an evaluation of the clients needs.

- The foster care service must begin before the young person turns 18 and cannot continue beyond the age of 21.

The service is provided by

Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County

Responsible for the service

Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County
Text edited by: Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County
Updated: 2/4/2024