Families, Services and Legislation to Support Children’s Well-Being (5 cr)
Code: TH00CA70-3002
General information
Enrollment
02.12.2024 - 06.01.2025
Timing
01.01.2025 - 03.03.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
36 - 45
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Niina Vuoristo
- Noora Kumpulainen
- Laura Närvi
- Susanna Virta
Groups
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PSOSTS23
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PSOSTK23
Objective
• you understand the importance of legislation in supporting children with families and child protection
• you are familiar with different types of families and are able to identify different family situations
• you know how to guide families with children to services
• you are able to work with children and families in various situations and teams
Content
• different families and family situations
• the basic services, the Social Welfare Act, the Child Welfare Act and the support work of organisations for children and families
• identifying and addressing child abuse and necessary actions
• a systemic approach to work in social services and multi-professional work
Evaluation scale
H-5
Qualifications
Students can start optional customer group-specific studies when they have completed at least 60 credits.