Service group: Services for children, youth and families
Oral health care remote appointments
Oral health care also offers care remotely via video link. Video link between a customer and a professional happens via Maisa portal. More specific instructions about attending video appointments can be found at Maisa Q&A section.
A new service number for family mediation in Vantaa and Kerava – appointments are readily available
You can now schedule an appointment for family mediation through a new service number, which is provided as part of family law services. The new service structure enables more prompt and effective responses to parents' support needs.
The well-being tour of the Wellbeing Services County of Vantaa and Kerava kicks off in January – includes information meetings for seniors, teens and young adults
The information meetings of the well-being tour are an opportunity to meet experts and get counselling and guidance.
The Wellbeing Services County of Vantaa and Kerava reformed its mental health, substance abuse and addiction services for children, youth and families
The wellbeing services county has established a new unit focusing on the mental wellbeing of children and young people. The unit began operation on 2 January 2024, providing treatment for mental health disorders, substance abuse and addiction issues for individuals aged 6 to 21. The services for
Concern about a child or young person
Instructions for filing a child welfare notification and a notification of concern, as well as frequently asked questions
Emergency services for families with children and child welfare
Emergency services for families with children and child welfare, tel. 09 4191 5500, Mon-Fri 8.00-16.00. The emergency services are centrally responsible for emergency social work for families with children and child welfare in the wellbeing services county of Vantaa and Kerava during office hours
Position statement on Valvira’s proposal to tighten social work substitution eligibility
The Vantaa and Kerava wellbeing services county reacts to Valvira’s proposal to make the qualification criteria for substitute social workers stricter. There are too few university places for social work students, and Valvira’s interpretation concerning substitute workers exacerbates the shortage of
The relationship and divorce information services offer help to couples and families in Vantaa and Kerava
Is your relationship and its challenges on your mind? Do questions about divorce concern you, like how divorce may affect children and parenting? Make an appointment and visit our relationship and divorce information service!
Iodine tablets distributed at maternity and child health clinics
The wellbeing services county of Vantaa and Kerava begins distributing iodine tablets at maternity and child health clinics starting 28 August 2023. The iodine packets from maternity and child health clinics are intended to protect pregnant people and children under 3 years. Iodine must not be taken
Young people with serious criminal tendencies will continue to get help in the wellbeing services county of Vantaa and Kerava
The Ri-O project seeks to support young people who have repeatedly committed serious crimes to move towards a life free of crime and drugs. The project to help 13–17 years started in 2020 and continues until May 2024 in the wellbeing services county of Vantaa and Kerava.