Dates:
Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 12:00–15:00
At this recruitment event, the Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County’s Family Care Unit is looking for new support families, and short-term and long-term foster families .
At the start of the event 12.00 am., the employer will provide information about foster parenting and after that will interview everyone interested in the role.
What does foster parenting mean?
In the context of child welfare services, family care means arranging the care and upbringing of a child in a foster home, away from the child's own home. The aim of family care is to ensure a stable environment for each child, in addition to close and permanent relationships with other people. Foster families are needed by children of different ages, each with their individual needs.
The child will stay in the foster family for as long as necessary. The objectives and duration of placement and care are determined in the plan that is drawn up together by the child's parents, the foster parents and a social worker. Family care can be short-term or long-term.
Ordinary, reliable adults are welcome to apply to become foster parents.
No prior experience in foster parenting is required.
The wellbeing services county provides training, support, and guidance for the role.
We look for applicants who are interested in supporting the wellbeing of children and young people and are ready to commit to a long-term, responsible role.
We recommend arriving at 12:00 sharp to hear the employer’s presentation about the role. After the presentation, anyone interested can have an interview. The event c...
Cost: Free
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