impairment or specific social problems. The service is typically offered during the weekdays. The service is provided either by the or the region. og Yes Age group: Available across the All local councils “Afløsning children, country. operate relief aflastning” / Relief and respite care adults and Available to spouses, and respite older parents or other close care. persons. relatives caring for a All of person with a physical impairments. or mental impairment. The municipality provides the service. / Yes Age group: Available across the It is the All local councils “Plejefamilie” Foster care children. country. municipality that operate foster All types of The service provides examines and care. impairments. residential makes a decision on accommodation or a placement of a child respite care or young person in arrangement. foster care. Available to children. The decision is The made with the provider/organiser is consent of the the municipality. custodial parent. The municipal council must identify the needs of
impairment or specific social problems. The service is typically offered during the weekdays. The service is provided either by the or the region. “Afløsning og aflastning” / Relief and respite care Yes Age group: children, adults and older persons. All of impairments. Available across the country. Available to spouses, parents or other close relatives caring for a person with a physical or mental impairment. The municipality provides the service. All local councils operate relief and respite care. “Plejefamilie” / Foster care Yes Age group: children. All types of impairments. Available across the country. The service provides residential accommodation or a respite care arrangement. Available to children. The provider/organiser is the municipality. It is the municipality that examines and makes a decision on placement of a child or young person in foster care. The decision is made with the consent of the custodial parent. The municipal council must identify the needs of All local councils operate foster care.
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