Compulsory parenting support

With mandatory parenting support, a youth care professional works together with the family to determine what is best for the child and how long support will be needed. Sometimes specialized help is required; youth care will then arrange this.

In some cases, the home situation is too unsafe for a child, or problems at home prevent the child from developing properly. In such cases, a family may need a “time-out.” The child then temporarily moves to a safe place, so that stability can be restored. Youth care works with the family to decide how this can be best arranged. If the situation is unsafe, the youth care professional makes agreements with the parent(s) regarding safety.

If a child’s development is at risk, the judge can impose mandatory support. This is called a Supervision Order (OTS). In some cases, a child will temporarily live somewhere else. The family then receives support from youth care.