Short-term stays
Short-term stays are for children and young disabled people or children with major developmental or mental disorders. The minimum stay for children is part of the day, but they can stay for up to 15 days per month. The role of short-term stays is to provide children with the option of staying temporarily outside their home and to provide support to their families.
How do I apply for a short-term stay?
Short-term stays are a part of the support program for children and their families. The first step in applying for the support program is to schedule a call from a counselor.
What services are available?
Short-term stays are located across the city, and each has specific characteristics based on, among other factors, the age and service needs of its users. During their stay, the children receive care, help and support in their daily tasks and they are provided with entertainment.
Persons aged 18 and over who live with their parents may be granted continued short-term residence while awaiting other forms of support.
Reykjavík City short-term stays
- Álfaland
- Árland
- Eikjuvogur
- Holtavegur
- Hólaberg
- Bæjarflöt (weekend short-term residence)
SkaHm
SkaHm is a place for children with severe behavioral and developmental anomalies where they and their family receive comprehensive support and counseling. SkaHm is located in Vesturbrún, where children can spend time with their peers along with staff and receive training in social interaction.
Parents, guardians and children receive counseling and support in Vesturbrún or in the family home. Support is provided for a maximum of 15 days per month.