Being a family home, previously called a foster home, means being a child's family. You help and support the child with everyday things. In addition, you must also manage all contact with different authorities, according to the National Board of Health and Welfare.
Families who want to become family homes are investigated by the Social Committee. Then your life situation, the attitude towards the assignment and the ability to care for a child are assessed. There must be no economic motives behind it. They are checked in the police load register and at the Kronofogden and Försäkringskassan.
If you are thinking of becoming a family home, but may be uncertain - then it may be good to start as a contact family, or contact person.
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