sijaisperhetilanteissa

Sijaisperhetilanteissa refers to situations involving foster families in Finnish. A foster family, or sijaisperhe, is a family that provides care for a child or children who cannot live with their biological parents. This arrangement is typically temporary, though it can sometimes become long-term or permanent.

The primary goal of foster care is to ensure the child's well-being and safety when their own home environment is no longer suitable or possible. Reasons for a child to be placed in foster care can vary widely, including parental illness, substance abuse, neglect, abuse, or other challenging circumstances.

Children are placed with foster families by social services based on a thorough assessment of both the child's needs and the foster family's capacity to provide a stable and nurturing environment. Foster parents undergo training and screening to prepare them for the responsibilities and complexities of caring for a child who has experienced trauma or adverse childhood experiences.

Sijaisperhetilanteissa involve close cooperation between the foster family, the child's biological family (where possible and deemed beneficial), social workers, and other professionals involved in the child's life. The aim is often to support the child's eventual return to their biological family if circumstances improve, or to provide a permanent home through adoption if returning home is not feasible. The well-being and developmental needs of the child remain the central focus throughout the process.