Hofið
Youth center for 10–16 year olds
On the grounds of Laugalækjarskóli
105 Reykjavík
About Hofið
Hofið is a specialized youth center serving disabled children and adolescents from primary schools west of Elliðaár. Hofið's philosophy is based on individualized services, focusing on each person's strengths and accommodating diverse needs and interests. We emphasize increasing social participation by creating an environment for children and adolescents to enjoy time with peers at Hofið, while encouraging participation in general youth center activities.
Hofið Youth Center is one of seven youth centers in the Laugardalur, Háaleiti, and Bústaðir neighborhoods operated by the Kringlumýri Recreation Center. Hofið is located on the Laugalækjarskóli grounds.
Director: Steinunn Sif Sverrisdóttir
Daily activities
Hofið offers fun and diverse club activities. We encourage children and adolescents to suggest club ideas, directly influencing the club program.
We emphasize that time at Hofið is their free time, giving them control over how they spend it. Besides organized clubs, activities like beading, coloring, outdoor play, and games are always available.
Hofið regularly emails parents and sends the club schedule at the end of each month.
Photos from Hofið
Child prosperity
The Act on the Integration of Services in the Interest of Children’s Prosperity has come into effect. The goal is to ensure children and guardians receive the right assistance, at the right time, from the right parties. Families and children in need of early support have guaranteed access to a prosperity contact in the child's immediate environment, such as in preschool or primary school. The prosperity contact offers information and guidance on services and ensures that children and guardians have unhindered access to these services. Children, youth, and guardians can reach the school prosperity contact to request integrated services.
Information on the prosperity contacts for children at the Hofið youth center can be found on the website of the children’s primary schools.
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