Family and Social Services

Child Supervisor

Child Supervisor’s duties include for example investigation of paternity concerning children born outside of marriage.

Child Welfare

It is social workers’ obligation to look after a child’s interests in situations where own resources of the family are not enough.

Services for Families with Children

Services include for example family counselling and home services for families with children.

Social Ombudsman

The municipality shall appoint a social ombudsman, who provides services to both the public and private social welfare clients.

Social Services for Adults

In Social Services for Adults the client is supported by means of social work in order to provide any supports and services he/she is entitled to.

Social Work for Persons with Disabilities

Social work for persons with disabilities includes t.ex. guidance and counselling, client appointments, and home visits.