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Low-threshold services
Description of the action and objectives
Green Deal action
Define and implement a low-threshold service for children and families, where possible, aligned with the national policy for integrated services promoting children's welfare.
Implementation period
Planned completion in the second half of 2023
Status: In progress
Status report on January 1, 2023
A workshop has been held with all Better City for Children counselors regarding the definition of low-threshold services. In October 2022, every municipal preschool and primary school, as well as our centers, established designated contact persons and case managers. Currently, we are working on implementing procedures, forms, and a three-level service collaboration strategy. This will be reviewed in the near future. The pilot project or user research will be conducted in fall 2022 at two schools and centers. Following this, we'll be developing an implementation plan for the entire City. By spring 2023, we expect to complete work related to welfare services and inter-service communication.
Older status reports
| Timing | Progress description | |
| July 2022 |
A workshop has been held with all Better City for Children counselors regarding the definition of low-threshold services. In October, liaison officers will be defined in all City preschools and primary schools as well as case managers at the City’s Centers. The implementation of procedures, forms, and collaboration of first and second level services is underway and will be followed up in the near future. |
The actions of the Green Deal are linked to Reykjavík City's policies, which include:
Reykjavík City departments:
Related actions
Societal objective
- 1. For all of us The aim of Reykjavík City is to provide welfare services that promote the well-being of residents and ensure that Reykjavík is for everyone.
- 2. Let Dreams Come True The future vision of Reykjavík City is that through intensive school and recreation, children and adolescents acquire education and experience to realize their dreams and positively impact their environment and society.
- 3. Culture and arts become an integral part of city life The aim of Reykjavík City is to ensure equal opportunities for all residents to participate in and enjoy culture and arts.
- 4. Sports for all The aim of Reykjavík City is to encourage most residents to participate regularly in sports, physical exercise, or other physical activities.
- 5. Improved public health The public health aim of Reykjavík City is to create a health-promoting, sustainable, and diverse community that supports safety, equality, active participation, and well-being for everyone in the health city of Reykjavík.
- 6. Human rights, increased participation, and improved dialogue with residents Inclusion is the goal of Reykjavík City in human rights and democracy, giving residents the opportunity to work with the City to improve their living conditions and environment.