bakrestiturering

Bakrestiturering is a concept that originated in the Scandinavian countries, particularly in Norway and Sweden, in the latter half of the 20th century. The term roughly translates to "post-placement arrangement" or "post-adoption arrangement" in English, and refers to a specific type of child welfare intervention.

In a backrestiturering arrangement, a child is removed from their current family setting and placed with foster parents or in institutional care, with the intention of eventually reintegrating the child back with their biological parents. This type of intervention is often used when the parents' circumstances have improved, or when they have demonstrated a significant willingness to meet their child's needs.

The backrestiturering model differs from other child welfare interventions in that it focuses on the restoration of the family unit, rather than on the termination of parental rights or adoption. This approach is often seen as more family-centered and less stigmatizing than other alternatives, as it prioritizes the preservation of the biological family connection.

In Norway, for example, backrestiturering has been used as a model for child welfare intervention since the 1960s. The approach has been studied and refined over the years, with the goal of creating a more effective and sustainable system for supporting families. While the outcomes of backrestiturering have been mixed, with some children returning to their biological families and others experiencing ongoing challenges, the model remains a topic of interest and debate among child welfare professionals and researchers.