The Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs, also known as Bufdir, is a government agency with responsibility for child welfare, family and cohabitation. The agency offers professional guidance and support to both individuals and municipalities, with a focus on equality and non-discrimination. Bufdir gives advice to parents on topics such as screen time and conflict management, and works to strengthen competence within the children and youth sector.
Bufdir collects and analyzes statistics related to children and young people, which contributes to informed decision-making and policy development. In addition, the agency organizes conferences, courses and seminars for professional development, which are open to various players in the field. Bufdir also collaborates with Bufetat to meet various needs in the area of children and families. Kristiansand has been recognized as Youth Municipality of the Year for its commitment to promoting young people's participation, which is in line with Bufdir's objectives.
