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Services for minors who have arrived in Finland without a guardian

A child who arrives in the country as an unaccompanied minor may live in a family group home or family care. The child will receive round-the-clock support and care and get to live the everyday life of a child. The aim is to help the child integrate into Finland.

A family group home is a home-like residential unit. In family care, the child is placed in a family.

Conditions for receiving the Service

The family group home and family care supporting integration are intended for minors who have arrived in Finland without a guardian. Children are entitled to the family group home services or family care supporting integration when they receive a residence permit and a municipal place in a municipality either through the reception system or as a quota refugee. The service is granted on the basis of a client-specific service needs assessment.
The service is free of charge.

Would you like to become a family carer for a child who has arrived in Finland as an unaccompanied minor?

Become a foster family for an unaccompanied minor — offer safety and a brighter future! We are especially in need of families from diverse backgrounds. Perhaps your home can make a greater difference than you ever imagined.

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