The foster care service in Hammerfest is part of Bufetat region north, which is responsible for child welfare and foster care in Norway. The service works to find and arrange foster homes for children who, for various reasons, cannot live with their biological parents. This includes recruiting, training and following up on foster parents, as well as collaborating with other agencies to ensure the best interests of the children.
The service aims to create safe and stable care environments for children in need. The foster care service also offers support and guidance to foster families, so that they can deal with the challenges that can arise in a foster care situation. Through their work, they contribute to strengthening the children's quality of life and development.