Lastenhuolto
Lastenhuolto, often translated as child welfare or child custody, is a legal and social concept primarily concerned with the care, upbringing, and protection of children. In many legal systems, it encompasses the rights and responsibilities of parents or guardians towards a child. This can include decisions about where the child lives, their education, healthcare, and general well-being.
The term is particularly prominent in family law, especially during separation or divorce proceedings. When parents
Beyond legal custody, lastenhuolto also refers to the societal responsibility to protect children from harm, neglect,