Mäntyrinne Family Support Centre

The Mäntyrinne Family Support Centre operates within the Service Area for Social Services.

The Family Support Centre is a child welfare institution in which social workers place a child/young person/family
for a period of time agreed with the client. The placement is in accordance with the Child Welfare Act,
as an emergency placement, taking into care or community care support measure.

The Mäntyrinne Family Support Centre operates around the clock.

The Family Support Centre:

• supports the individual development and growth of children and young people as well as the management of daily life together with  parents and support networks.
   
• helps a child/young person/family learn daily routines and social skills through clear rules. Normally, the child or young person continues to attend school, and the
  continuation of existing care relationships is safeguarded.
   
• assesses together with the family and networks the necessary support measur when the placement ends and works towards the goals.

The Mäntyrinne Family Support Centre has five units:

•  Family crisis unit
   six places for families with small children
   
•  Vesala
   seven places mainly for children aged 7 to 13  years and
   two family rehabilitation place.
   
•  Toukola
   seven places for teenagers aged 13 to 17 years.
   
•  Reception and assessment unit
   seven places for teenagers aged 13 to 17 years.
   
•  Community care
   intended for families with children aged between 13 and 17 years.
   The aim is to prevent or shorten placement.