Out-of-home care for children in Finland has doubled

Out-of-home care is the last resort in child welfare intervention, where a child is removed from their home and placed in alternative care to protect their well-being. The reasons for these placements are complex but may involve abuse, neglect, or mental health and behavioral problems by either the parents or the children.

source https://phys.org/news/2025-08-home-children-finland.html