The Directorate for Children, Youth and Families' task is to offer professional guidance and support in child protection, family and cohabitation. The Directorate works to promote equality and non-discrimination in its services. Through access to statistics and analyzes related to child protection, they contribute to increased knowledge and understanding of the field.
In addition to guidance, the directorate arranges conferences, courses and seminars for professional development. They are also engaged in international cooperation on child protection, which underlines their focus on sharing experiences and best practice across national borders. The Directorate for Children, Youth and Families offers further education in child welfare management, aimed at managers in child welfare, to strengthen competence in the sector.