Child and Family Social Work
Child and family social work may become necessary when problems arise in family situations. A family may contact a social worker to discuss their circumstances on their own initiative. A relation or someone else who is worried about a child’s wellbeing may also contact a social worker by making a notification/contact or a child welfare notification to social welfare services. Child and family social work provides help to the whole family with the child’s best interests at the core.
- Supports parenthood and families as well as promotes a child’s individual growth, positive development, and participation.
- Supports families with children regarding issues with life management skills and child maintenance, promotes integration, and reduces inequality.
- Tackles and reduces damages caused by substance abuse problems and other mental health problems, and promotes the functional ability and security of families.
- Protects the right to a secure growth environment for children who require special support, and even protects the balanced and well-rounded development of these children (child welfare services).
Contact Information
Virpi Hagström, social worker-in-charge, phone 040 624 1185
Illanvuori Jonna, social worker, phone 0405561940
Kivelä Jonna, social worker, phone 0406614267
Kalliokoski Salme, social worker, phone 0408223659
Alho Sanna, social worker, phone 0401835867
Björni Päivi, social worker, phone 0400299768
Erholtz Johanna, social worker, phone 0405444311
Kannisto Taina, social worker, phone 0406591922
Tastula Sarika, social worker, phone 0401533839
Sillanpää Riitta-Leena, social instructor, phone 040 5782 187
Children, youth, and adults can have their service needs identified and be offered support according to their needs by contacting a social worker.
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