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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?
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    • 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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Grounds for child welfare

Parents are primarily responsible for a child’s care and upbringing. They are entitled to receive help from society.

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

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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.