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Services for families with infants

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Family counselling centres’ services for families with infants

The purpose of these services is to strengthen the relationship and interaction between parents and their unborn or newborn baby and to support parenting. The aim is to help parents:

- build safe and positive parenting

- recognize and understand factors that may hinder their parenting

- understand their baby’s needs and

- find ...

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Background information

Families with children can receive developmental and family counselling services that promote the wellbeing, growth and development of children and young people and support parenthood. Developmental and family counselling employees also help families who are struggling with everyday life and their ability to cope. The service is confidential.

The counselling includes assessments and guidance related to the child’s or young person’s growth, development, relationships and social skills, as well as other forms of support. The service can include social work, psychology and medical professionals.

The service includes guidance, counselling, examinations, therapy for individuals, couples, families and groups, speech therapy, and foster family coaching.

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: 25/2/2026