Lisäperhetoiminta
Lisäperhetoiminta is a concept used in Finland to describe the range of support services that municipalities provide to families that are not covered by standard child welfare and family help services. The term literally means “additional family activity” and refers to intervention programs that aim to maintain or strengthen the relationship between a child and their non‑resident parent or other close family members.
The primary goal of lisäperhetoiminta is to prevent unnecessary separation of children from their families by
Municipalities are mandated to provide lisäperhetoiminta when a child’s well‑being is at risk or when a family
Critics argue that the availability of lisäperhetoiminta varies between local authorities, potentially creating inequities in access