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Permission to become a personal advisor for a child

Application for a personal advisor for a child

A personal advisor is a person who is obtained by the Child Protection Committee primarily to provide advice and guidance to a child in order to strengthen it socially and emotionally, such as in relation to leisure, education and work according to Article 24(d) of the Child Protection Act.

The relationship between a personal assistant and a child is based on mutual trust and friendliness.

Application process

  1. Applicant Applies for Authorisation to GEV and Returns Supporting Documents

  2. GEV checks if the necessary information and data is included in the application

  3. A request for comment is sent to the child protection services in the applicant’s home district.

  4. GEV takes a decision on the issue of a permit and informs the applicant

Application supporting documents

  • Consent for the obtaining of criminal records from all members of the household aged 15 or older. The form must be printed and filled in.

  • A medical certificate from a general practitioner certifying the physical and mental health of the applicant

  • Applicant´s resume

Application for a personal advisor for a child

Quality and Supervisory Authority for Welfare

Contact us

Tel: 540 0040
open all weekdays 11 - 15

gev@gev.is

Address

Suðurlandsbraut 24, 5th floor

108 Reykjavík

kt. 611221 0100

Contact us

Tel: 540 0040
open all weekdays 11 - 15

gev@gev.is

Address

Suðurlandsbraut 24, 5th floor

108 Reykjavík

kt. 611221 0100