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Support families
Support families provide parenting support for parents of children inside and outside the home. Their role includes providing parents with opportunities to rest, strengthening their children’s support networks and increasing their opportunities for social inclusion.
How do I apply for a support family?
Support Families are a part of the support program for children and their families. The first step in applying for such services program is to schedule a call from a counselor.
What services are available?
Support families provide children with a change of scenery, encouragement and support, as well as the opportunity to enhance their social relationships and engagement. The child stays in the support family home and participates in its daily domestic life.
A support family stay can last for a maximum of 15 days per month. When a child’s case is pending with Reykjavík Child Protection Services, the family support stay may last a maximum of 7 days per month.
Becoming a support family
Becoming a support family is a rewarding and virtuous method to do good. Support families are as different as they are many. Sometimes there is a connection between the child’s family and their support family, but in other cases there is no connection. You can apply for an operating license as a support family from the Welfare Quality and Control Authority. After an operating license has been granted, the matter is referred to the City of Reykjavík.