Care and upbringing of children is first and foremost a parental responsibility. However, parents sometimes need help during difficult times. Child welfare authorities can assist children and families in securinggood living conditions and care.

Did you know

...that you can contact your muncipal child welfare office if you are worried about a child?

If you need advice regarding the welfare of children and teenagers, you can contact your municipal child welfare office.

Use the Norway.no list of Municipalities - listed by county to find your municipal office.

In the case of an emergency, you can call the police on 02800 .

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