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  • Grounds for child welfare
    • Convention on the Rights of the Child
    • Child welfare is based on law
    • The best interests of the child is most important
    • The child may participate
    • Child custody
    • Parental rights and responsibilities
  • Services for families with children
    • Where to find help?
    • Child welfare and social services
    • What kind of help does a family primarily receive?
    • When is a child placed away from home?
    • How is taking into care implemented?
    • What happens after placement?
  • Real life stories
    • A mother can not cope alone
    • The whole family needs help
    • Domestic violence
    • Conflicts between an adolescent and parents
    • An adolescent is in trouble
    • A child with no permanent home
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Information on child welfare

Lastensuojelu.info is a website produced by the Central Union for Child Welfare and it provides an overview of child welfare in Finland. You can find more detailed information on the websites of the various authorities. In a particular case it is best to contact the relevant authority. There are also a number of organisations that can offer general information about these issues.

Grounds for child welfare

The society has the responsibility to look after children's well being

Services for families with children

There are various services for families in Finland

Real life stories

In what situations have immigrant families received help from child welfare?

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Lastensuojelu.info offers information about child welfare in a number of languages. It is specifically written for immigrant parents and professionals working with them.