On Saturday morning, a group of eleven adults and a child gathered in the culture house Björnen in Åstorp to listen to what it takes to become a family home.
The invitation was about unaccompanied refugee children from Ukraine.
- There is a shortage of family homes throughout Sweden and in large municipalities there are children in line, says Thea Schweitzer, family home secretary in Åstorp.
She says that there are no unaccompanied children from Ukraine in the municipality yet, but that they want to be prepared.
There are also other children who need a safe home.
At present, around 40 children are placed in family homes in Åstorp.
- I have thought about it for a long time and now it was time to do something, says Ida Gangefors, who came to the information meeting with her son.
She says that she and her husband agree.
- We know it will take a lot of time, but we have a lot of love to give.
Important months in life
It generally takes four months to conduct an investigation to see if the family home is suitable.
Those who are approved must be prepared to stand for at least six months.
- During my 25 years as a sociologist, I have met so many children who have been placed and it can be the months in life that make these children have a good adult life.
- It may have changed their view of themselves and strengthened their self-image to then be able to become well-functioning, good and wonderful adults, says Yvette Olsson.