huostaanoton
Huostaanotto is a Finnish term describing the act of taking a child into state or municipal care when the child’s safety or well-being is at risk and the parents or guardians cannot provide adequate care. It is governed by the Finnish Child Welfare Act (lastensuojelulaki) and related child protection provisions. In practice, decisions are made by municipal social welfare authorities, and in urgent situations a temporary placement can be arranged promptly, with further review and a longer-term plan pursued.
There are two main forms of huostaanotto: tilapäinen huostaanotto, or temporary emergency placement, used to rapidly
During huostaanotto, a care plan (sijoitus) is prepared that outlines the goals, required supports, and arrangements
Critics point to the impact of removal from home and emphasize the importance of high-quality support, monitoring,